Child abuse happens a lot. Too much.
I've just finished reading that, statistically, four children will die today in the U.S. because of child abuse. That amounts to a plane full of children. Scary and heartbreaking.
I'm writing about this today because April 2 is Childhelp's National Day of Hope. It's a day the nonprofit works to bring light attention to child abuse.
The group also raises money to support programs that help victims. Right now, it's selling a four-wick candle for $10 that will support its National Child Abuse Hotline.
More info about its programs is available at www.childhelp.org.
Arizona Moms Editor Yvette Armendariz shares stories about raising her kids and tips for busy parents in her Time-starved (goddess) Mom blog. She and her husband are raising two children, ages 8 and 11.
Uh, Yvette, did you hire
Uh, Yvette, did you hire another intern editor?
Here's another story about
Here's another story about nonfatal infant abuse and neglect. It amounts to one out of 50 babies. So sad. Here's the story link.
Arizona Moms Editor Yvette Armendariz shares stories about raising her kids and tips for busy parents in her Time-starved (goddess) Mom blog. She and her husband are raising two children, ages 8 and 11.
Thanks for that info Yvette!
Thanks for that info Yvette! With all the politics and religion on our minds, it is easy to forget about the many defensless children that are abused and neglected in our country. Let us do all we can to support those who fight this sickness!!
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