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21 Aug My Oxygen Mask Comes First: Why Self-Care Makes Me a Better Parent

Posted at 15:40h in Child Abuse Prevention, Parent Perspective, Parenting, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

by Taryn BellAs parents, we're constantly juggling endless responsibilities, often pushing our own needs to the bottom of the list. However, prioritizing self-care isn't selfish; it's essential for being the best parent you can be. Think of the airplane oxygen mask theory: you secure your own mask before helping others. If...

11 Aug Protecting Kentucky’s Kids in Schools: Accountability and Commonsense Practices Still Needed

Posted at 16:47h in Child Abuse Prevention, Parenting, Policy

This blog was originally published on Kentucky Youth Advocates Every parent, caregiver, and community member expects schools to be a safe place for children to learn and grow. Yet, across Kentucky, we continue to hear stories of students being harmed by those entrusted with their education. Too often these cases of...

18 Jul Helping Teens Establish Healthy Digital Boundaries

Posted at 10:44h in Child Abuse Prevention, Parenting

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...

11 Jul Addressing the Rise in Child Abuse in Kentucky Child Care Programs

Posted at 12:57h in Child Abuse Prevention, In The Community, Policy

Access to high quality, safe child care settings is critical for families across the Commonwealth. But recent data reports highlight an increase of child abuse and maltreatment cases in child care programs across Kentucky:-- 46% increase in hotline complaints from 2022–2024-- 73% increase in substantiated incidents of child abuse and...

30 Jun What to Know as New Child Welfare Laws Take Effect

Posted at 09:49h in Child Abuse Prevention, Policy

As we enter the heat of summer, we are starting to see the implementation of many of the bills passed during the 2025 legislative session. Several of those laws are set to impact children directly, especially in school settings. Two of the new laws, Senate Bills 73 and 120, were 2025...

26 Jun Potty training – A Gold Star for You and Your Kiddo

Posted at 08:55h in Child Abuse Prevention, Parenting, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

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...

20 Jun Understanding Teen Mental Health: Navigating the Pressures of Today’s World

Posted at 12:51h in Child Abuse Prevention, Parenting, Strengthening Families

by Troya Carr, Program Specialist at ECHOThis blog is part of our ECHO: Keeping Kids Safe blog series. If parenting teens these days feels like trying to keep up with the latest TikTok trend, confusing, fast-moving, and somehow already outdated by the time you figure it out, you’re not alone. Today’s...

10 Jun Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices: Why the 5 Safety Rules Matter

Posted at 15:23h in Child Abuse Prevention, Parenting, Strengthening Families

by Troya Carr, Program Specialist at ECHOThis blog is part of our ECHO: Keeping Kids Safe blog series. As kids grow up and start making more decisions on their own—about school, friendships, technology, and more—it’s important they have the tools to make choices that keep them safe and mentally strong. Why Brain...

03 Jun Raising Resilient Kids: The Importance of Teaching Coping Skills

Posted at 10:45h in Child Abuse Prevention, Parenting, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

by Troya Carr, Program Specialist at ECHOThis blog is part of our ECHO: Keeping Kids Safe blog series. Raising Resilient Kids: The Importance of Teaching Coping Skills Now that our kids are spending more time at home for the summer, there’s no better time to reflect on how we can support the...

02 May 10 Ways to Keep Kids Safe – Beyond April and Child Abuse Prevention Month

Posted at 11:08h in Child Abuse Prevention, In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

I have to admit that I love a list. A concise list is easy to digest and can be easy to remember. At the Kosair for Kids Face It Movement, we want to make understanding child abuse prevention easy, attainable, and maybe even enjoyable. While child maltreatment is tragic and is...