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Childhood Obesity Affects 1 in 5 American Children What Can We Do to Keep Our Children Healthy?

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reports that 1 in 5 children in the United States are currently considered obese. The Mayo Clinic explains that, “Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. Children who are obese are above the normal weight for their age and height.” …

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October is National Bullying Prevention Month What is Bullying? And What Can You Do to Prevent It?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines bullying as any, “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, long lasting problems.” …

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National Youth Violence Prevention Week: Are We Doing Enough to Keep Our Youth Safe?

An initiative of Sandy Hook Promise, Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE), along with other concerned organizations, founded the National Youth Violence Prevention Week #YVPW in 2001. This year it is being observed this week from April 8 to 12. The purpose of this campaign is to “raise awareness and educate youth and communities on effective …

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