As bullying is so prevalent, and destructive we have decided to post a series of informational articles, one per day, beginning July 5 and ending Wednesday, July 14. On Friday, July 16, we will begin a series of informational articles dealing with cyberbullying. – Editorial Team What Is Bullying Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior […]
Category: Children
No Vacancy: How a Shortage of Mental Health Beds Keeps Kids Trapped Inside ERs
No Vacancy: How a Shortage of Mental Health Beds Keeps Kids Trapped Inside ERs Martha Bebinger, WBUR One evening in late March, a mom called 911. Her daughter, she said, was threatening to kill herself. EMTs arrived at the home north of Boston, helped calm the 13-year-old, and took her to an emergency room. Melinda, […]
Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs Reaches All-Time High
Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs Reaches All-Time High (StatePoint) Parents of children enrolled in afterschool programs are happier with their participation than ever before, according to a new study. At the same time, there aren’t nearly enough programs available, and students from low-income families are the most likely to lack access. For every child in […]