Written by: Elicia Blodgett, Youth & Family Therapist at the Advocacy Center Covid-19 is adding new and significant stressors to our lives: job insecurity, fear of falling ill, social isolation. For parents, there is the additional stress of having children at home 24/7, bored or anxious, and more than likely acting out or at least…
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Parenting During COVID-19: Sexual Abuse Prevention
Talking about Child Sexual Abuse in COVID times Written by: Lyn Staack, Youth Education Coordinator Wait, am I really asking parents and caregivers to think about child sexual abuse prevention– now? With so much else going on right now? Yes, I am. I know this is a difficult time as a parent. We and our…
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Written by: Youth Services Staff at the Advocacy Center Parenting is not easy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents might be finding it especially challenging. You are not alone. You might be asking yourself: How do I keep my family as safe as I can? How do I talk to my children about what is going…
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