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Ms. B’s Story
With 45 years of child care experience, Ms. B.* runs a family day home in Petersburg, VA. In addition to watching the granddaughter of a
John’s Story
In January, John’s* sixth-grade teacher called ChildSavers’ Immediate Response team after he expressed thoughts of ending his own life. Within thirty minutes, John was met
Jordan’s Story
ChildSavers is at the nexus of two central issues – a dire need for both child therapy amidst a growing mental health crisis and access
How to Spot Suicide Warning Signs in Youth
Thinking about suicide isn’t enjoyable, for any of us. Two of the most difficult situations we can encounter are (a) to learn that a loved
Baby Safety at Home: 3 Things You Cannot Overlook
When we think of baby safety at home, we think of covering outlets, mounting furniture, avoiding sharp objects, and putting small choking hazards out of
Self-Care for Kids by Age: Everything You Need to Know
It is a critical time for children and teenagers to learn the importance of taking care of themselves and their communities. Self-care can help kids
3 Tips: How To Mentally Prepare Kids for School This Fall
The mindset of summer break can be difficult for children to shift out of, but prepping kids to return to school in the middle of
25 Anti-Racism Resources for Children and Adults
Anti-racism is defined as “the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power
Mindfulness During Quarantine: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself
We need to be mindful of our own mental health during the best of times. During times of social isolation, quarantine, and global pandemic, we