This October, the Kosair for Kids Face It Movement is once again bringing awareness to the critically important TEN-4-FACESp Bruising Rule, the technique to recognize concerning bruising on young children, and emphasizing the importance of training adults on recognizing, reporting, and preventing child abuse September 20 - October 3. This...
by Troya Carr, Program Specialist at ECHOThis blog is part of our ECHO: Keeping Kids Safe blog series. Bullying & Cyberbullying: When the Pressure Turns Harmful Not all conflict is considered bullying. Sometimes kids experience drama, a disagreement, a one-time argument, or a misunderstanding between equals. This is different than the intentional...
There are many milestones when it comes to parenting. First words, crawling, first steps, and everything in between. It can be fun, a little scary, and exciting to experience your child learning something new. Every milestone brings change—but some can feel a little more overwhelming than others. Potty Training. This...
Each day social workers touch millions of lives. In fact, you, a family member, or a friend have likely already been helped by a social worker. Social workers are everywhere in our communities; working in schools, hospitals, mental health care facilities, veteran centers, child welfare agencies and in local, state,...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is something that everyone can play a part in preventing. From business professionals to grandparents, neighbors, teachers, and grocery store clerks– everyone has a role in preventing child abuse and promoting safe environments for children. The latest national Child Maltreatment report shows that...
This October 4th, the Kosair For Kids Face It Movement once again raised awareness to the critically important TEN-4 FACESp Bruising Rule and emphasized the importance of adults knowing the signs and symptoms of child abuse and how to report it. The Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at the Lurie...
This October, the Kosair For Kid Face It Movement is once again bringing awareness to the critically important TEN-4 Bruising Rule, the technique to recognize concerning bruising on young children, and emphasizing the importance of training adults on recognizing, reporting, and preventing child abuse October 2 - 4. This year...
The end of summer signals the start of a new school year, a time filled with fresh opportunities, new friendships, and exciting learning adventures. Preparing your family for this transition can be a joyful and rewarding experience. Check out some encouraging tips to help you and your children navigate the...
National Parents' Day is June 28! It is a heartfelt celebration dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the incredible role parents play in shaping our lives and communities. It provides an opportunity to honor parents for their selfless dedication and the invaluable impact they have on their children's lives. Whether you're...
Dear Parent, Let’s take a moment to strip away the filters and perfect Instagram shots to talk about the realness of parenting. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows—sometimes, it’s more like spilled milk and sleepless nights. But here’s the truth: that’s okay. It’s normal, and it’s beautiful in its own chaotic...