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Letters: The GOP on health care - Houston Chronicle
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:34:04 -0000
Letters: The GOP on health careHouston Chronicle... priorities (“Governor says session's task is set in stone; He refuses to add items such as kids' health care, voter ID to agenda,” Tuesday, Page B1). ...and more »
Illinois ranks 10th in new study of overweight kids 10-17 - Chicago Tribune
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:29:21 -0000
Straits TimesIllinois ranks 10th in new study of overweight kids 10-17Chicago TribuneThe report is based on 2007 data from the National Survey of Children's Health, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...Minnesota 'at a better starting point'Post-BulletinObesity epidemic: It starts with healthy kidsOregonLive.comMore fit than fat: State's kids No. 1Minneapolis Star TribuneExaminer.com -In-Forum -Chicago Tribuneall 1,153 news articles »
Cold medicines not for kids: Health Canada - Vancouver Sun
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:26:08 -0000
Cold medicines not for kids: Health CanadaVancouver SunAccording to Health Canada, the decision to expand that to kids under six is based on several factors: no evidence they benefit children; a higher number of ...and more »
Health care: In need of a national solution - OregonLive.com
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:56:16 -0000
Seattle Post IntelligencerHealth care: In need of a national solutionOregonLive.comIn Oregon, we've made significant progress in expanding health care coverage to all children with the Healthy Kids plan. But we need to do better on a ...A Changed Mind - Kids & Health Care ReformConnect For KidsOpponents use scare tactics to foil health care reformDaily RecordUninsured health-care ranks rising in Miss.Jackson Clarion LedgerCreative Loafing -CBS News -ABC Newsall 864 news articles »
US parents think twice about sending kids to camp - Reuters
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:01:31 -0000
eFitnessNowUS parents think twice about sending kids to campReutersMany parents are debating whether they should deprive their kids of the summer camp experience because of the new flu. New York resident Jing Zhang said she ...Will swine flu be going to Wellesley's camps this year?Wellesley TownsmanTesting for Swine Flu's Just One More Thing to Do Before CampJewish ExponentSwine flu spreading through summer campseFitnessNowRedOrbit -Восток, Иран, Еврейский мир, диаспораall 67 news articles »
Six H1N1 cases confirmed in Jefferson County kids - WatertownDailyTimes.com
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:11:26 -0000
Seattle Post IntelligencerSix H1N1 cases confirmed in Jefferson County kidsWatertownDailyTimes.comThe Jefferson County Public Health Service reported six new confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza Thursday morning. The cases included five children, ...Swine flu infects Ohio kids at campsColumbus DispatchSwine Flu in Britain: Nothing to Party AboutTIMESwine flu kills first Brit teenThe SunTimes of Malta -National Post -CIDRAPall 2,063 news articles »

 

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500 ChildHelpUSA: Kids Only - Identifies common types of abuse and provides a 24-hour hotline for children and teens who are being abused.

Children's Refuge - Offers a place to play, learn, tell jokes, chat with peers (monitored), links to safe sites, downloadable online games, and the option to ask for help and report child abuse.
Meta Description: [ we are dedicated to the protection of children from abusive adults, fun and games for the children and a way to determine what is abuse. ]

Help For Kids - Designed by a kid for kids dealing with emotional abuse and/or bullying. Explains why some people abuse others, why it is wrong, and how to overcome it. Includes links to other places to go for help
Meta Description: [ A site designed for kids who want information on emotional abuse and bullying and how to overcome it. It includes links to other helpful sites, a forum and a chat room. ]

How to Handle Abuse - Hitting, grabbing, and yelling can all be kinds of abuse. This site talks about what abuse is and what to do about it.
Meta Description: [ Hitting, grabbing, and yelling can be kinds of abuse. Find out more about abuse and what kids can do about it. ]

Love Our Children USA - Information for kids and teens on recognizing and reporting child abuse. Includes national hotlines for a number of protective agencies.

Speers Society: For Teens - Provides information, for the victim and the abuser, about preventing abusive relationships. Includes what abuse is, different types, warning signs, support tips, and special problems for teens.

TeensHealth: Abuse - Explains how to recognize symptoms of abuse, identifies long-term effects, and tells where to get help.
Meta Description: [ Abuse in families can take many forms. This article talks about recognizing abuse, its effects, and what someone who is being abused can do about it. ]

TeensHealth: Abusive Relationships - Explains what abuse is, signs that you or a friend are being abused, and how to get help.
Meta Description: [ Abuse - physical, emotional, or sexual - has no place in love. Read this article to find out how to recognize the signs of abuse in yourself or a friend and how you can get help. ]

The Hideout - Learn what domestic violence is, how to help a friend, how to understand your feelings and what you can do. [UK hotline numbers]
Meta Description: [ The Hideout supports children and young people living with domestic violence, or to those who may want to help a friend. The site informs children and young people about domestic violence and helps them identify whether it is happening in their home. ]

What Kids and Teens Need to Know About Child Abuse - Explains several types of abuse, and provides a toll-free abuse hotline.