Archive for April, 2010
Low or high self esteem?
What is Low Self Esteem? Some people suffer from low self esteem as a result of poor self image. It is more evident on children who were abused and neglected or constantly and repeatedly told that they were worth nothing and will not amount to anything. This negative statement can be engraved in one’s mind [...]
Side effects of child abuse and neglect
All types of child abuse and neglect leave lasting scars. Some of these scars might be psychological, physical, but emotional scarring has long lasting effects throughout life, damaging a child’s sense of self, ability to have healthy relationships, and ability to function at home, at work and at school. Some effects include: Lack of trust [...]
What can you do in your community?
The rational and advantages of community promotion programs, combine educational efforts oriented toward lifestyle and social support. Community program can motivate changes that are difficult for individual to accomplish, such as creating awareness on child abuse and prevention. Community interventions also have the potential to reach people in moderate-risk categories whereas many other types [...]
Quotes On What is Happiness
Happiness is always a by-product. It is probably a matter of temperament, and for anything I know it may be glandular. But it is not something that can be demanded from life, and if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see what treasures you can pluck from your own [...]
Emotional Abuse Warning Signs:
Warning signs of emotional abuse in children: Excessively withdrawn, fearful, or anxious about doing something wrong. Shows extremes in behavior (extremely compliant or extremely demanding; extremely passive or extremely aggressive). Doesn’t seem to be attached to the parent or caregiver. Acts either inappropriately adult (taking care of other children) or inappropriately infantile (rocking, thumb-sucking, tantruming).
Child Abuse Prevention month – April
Ten Things You Can Do for Child Abuse Prevention Month: Volunteer your time. Get involved with other parents in your community. Help vulnerable children and their families. Start a playgroup. Simple support for children and parents can be the best way to prevent child abuse. After school activities, parent education classes, mentoring programs, and respite [...]
Who will teach abused and neglected children how to save?
Many of abused and neglected children do not have the opportunity that regular children living with their parents have. Many of these children exit the system with no money saved or any knowledge of savings. CCAAFP’s goal is to help these young girls to learn some independent skills including -gaining employment, budgeting, balancing check book [...]
Teaching Adults How To Save
In other cultures, children do not move out of their parents’ home. For example, Kenyan culture allows males to build their homes in their parents homestead and females are expected to get married and move to the man’s home. Note: An unmarried female cannot build a house in her father’s homestead/compound. When the son’s families are [...]
Marriage and Finances:
In chapter four of my book, I talked about Finances and Marriage “In my discussions with married people, majority of them cited stress over their finances” (Betty Odak – Before, After, And Beyond Bankruptcy, Pleasant Word, 2009) Stress is a leading cause of divorce in the United States. The chronic stress that can result in a [...]
April is Child Abuse Prevention month:
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families. Learn more about the history of the month, see examples of Presidential and State proclamations, and find strategies for engaging communities and supporting families. Read more on the [...]
