Community Solutions + Advocacy for Families (with Dr. Melissa Merrick)
This episode is sponsored by PreventChildAbuse.org
Even though preventing child abuse and neglect may seem like something that happens in the privacy of a home, child adversity is a public issue. Every child deserves to thrive. And kids need safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments in order to do so. Christine talks with Dr. Melissa Merrick of Prevent Child Abuse America about how we can make change together in community to support kids.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Minimalist Parenting
- 5 Simple Ways To Create Connection (Christine’s post at Boston Mamas)
- Christine’s post on relationship tactics on Instagram
- Prevent Child Abuse America Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Family Resource Centers: community support programs located across the country
- Healthy Families America: home visiting program across the country
- Prevent Child Abuse America community support services
- American Academy of Pediatrics study on impact of state spending on benefit programs
- Prevent Child Abuse America Public Policy Action Center
- Donate to support Prevent Child Abuse America’s amazing work!
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