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07 Sep Face It® Friday: Breathe in… Breathe out…

Posted at 11:46h in Face It Friday

Face It® Friday: Breathe in...

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30 Aug Lessening the Effects of Trauma on Children

Posted at 14:05h in In The Community, Parenting

This post was originally featured on the blog of Kentucky Youth Advocates on August 20, 2018. By Cortney Downs Traumatic experiences can happen to any of us, whether it’s growing up in an abusive or dysfunctional home or surviving a natural disaster. And, while everyone who has experienced trauma wants to move beyond...

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24 Aug Face It Friday: Did You Know Face It Ships Resources to All 120 KY Counties?

Posted at 12:57h in Face It Friday

Did you know Face It ships to all 120 Kentucky counties for free? So far we've had 42 requests in the month of August! Over 9,300 brochures have been distributed throughout 29 of the 120 counties in Kentucky! Would you like free child abuse recognition and prevention resources for your classroom, library,...

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10 Aug Face It Friday: Back-to-School Doesn’t Have to Mean Back-to-Stress!

Posted at 12:47h in Face It Friday

  The 2018-2019 school year is here! Back-to-school time can mean a lot of changes for not only students and their younger siblings, but for parents and teachers as well. Students are turning in their pool days and playdates for homework time, sports practices, and other afterschool activities. Though the change...

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02 Aug The Face It® Movement Releases 6 Tips for a Safe and Successful Back to School Transition

Posted at 14:26h in News, Parenting

(Louisville, KY, August 2, 2018) – The 2018-2019 school year is here! Back-to-school time can mean a lot of changes for not only students and their younger siblings, but for parents and teachers as well. Students are turning in their pool days and playdates for homework time, sports practices, and other afterschool activities. Though the change in pace can bring...

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27 Jul Face It Friday: Calling all parents!! How do you raise a Kentuckian?

Posted at 12:37h in Face It Friday

  Parents, we are asking you to share your expertise (or lack of!) with other parents. In an effort to reduce parent shame and parent guilt, we are asking you to share stories/videos/pictures about funny kid moments, patience pushing blunders, helpful bystanders, and everything in between related to parenting. Click here...

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19 Jul Working Together to Heal Trauma: A Training Opportunity for Community Partners

Posted at 12:15h in Events, News

Press Contacts: Mara Powell                                                                                               ...

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13 Jul Face It Friday: Summer Car Safety

Posted at 10:09h in Face It Friday

Face It® Friday: Summer Car Safety This summer has been especially hot! Make sure you are keeping your little ones safe in the heat, especially in hot cars. One way to help remember your kiddo in the back of a car is to leave an item you'll need at your next destination...

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11 Jul A Dad’s Reflections on the Importance of the Body Safety Talk

Posted at 13:01h in Parenting

By Randall Wallbaum I'm the parent of two young adults and have recently reflected on the years I have spent as a parent. I like to think that I am a decent dad to my two children but, in retrospect, I can see there were things that could have been done differently....

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29 Jun Face It Friday: Development Stages

Posted at 10:05h in Face It Friday

Face It® Friday: Development Stages The Face It parent survey showed us that 62% of parents and caregivers would like more information on child development milestones and stages. We know parenting doesn't come with a handbook but knowing the different milestones and stages for your child's age can help parents know...

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