Small children are landing in the hospital because of accidental poisoning from ingesting medication meant for adults. Experts are working to give households the tools they need to keep kids out of medicines which could potentially harm them. Tonya Jernigan, licensed social worker for the Division of Pediatric Forensic Medicine at the University of Kentucky Clinic, said it is not just illicit substances children can get their hands on, and pointed to cases where they accidentally consumed medications meant for their grandparents or caregivers. .
With a new school year beginning, Virginia parents are being urged to keep an eye on their children s mental health. According to Mental Health America, 79,000 children in Virginia or 13%, have experienced a "severe major depressive episode" in the past year. Dr. .
School is starting up again for Idaho kids and teachers, and community members and parents can help keep the focus on positive experiences. Kim Hemmert, grants manager with Idaho Children s Trust Fund, said there are four building blocks that adults can engage children in to ensure healthy outcomes from positive experiences, or HOPE - an acronym used among child well-being advocates. She said the first block is relationships. .
Boise, IDAHO – The Idaho Children’s Trust Fund in partnership with Optum Idaho and other local organizations are working together to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Throughout the
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