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How did the U.S. rank so well in pandemic preparedness but have such major problems in its overall response to COVID-19? While it's worth looking at the actions of individual elected and appointed officials, a crucial part of the story is the history and current state of our public health system.

BACK TO SCHOOL: ANNOUNCING THE GLOBAL VIRTUAL PREMIERE OF THE KPJR SHOWCASE RESILIENCE + PAPER TIGERS + THE BIG PICTURE: RETHINKING DYSLEXIA KPJR FILMS will produce a global virtual screening of the award-winning films Resilience , Paper Tigers , and The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia in collaboration with the UK-based International Festival of Learning between Tuesday, August 25 and Friday, August 28th, 2020. The International Festival of Learning is a movement of educators, schools,...

Baby courts: A proven approach to stop the multigenerational transmission of ACES ( adverse childhood experiences) in child welfare (Aug.7) “ Baby court is a proven approach to healing the trauma of both child and parent and breaking the cycle of maltreatment,” said Mimi Graham, Ed.D ., director of the Florida State University Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy. Graham and her colleague Lynn Tepper, retired Early Childhood Court judge from Florida’s Sixth Judicial Circuit,...

Inner children are parts of all our psyche that remains full of innocence, awe, and wonder. When our inner child is healthy, and we are connected with them, we tend to be invigorated, inspired, and excited. However, what happens when our inner child is wounded from past trauma, and we are disconnected from them? When we ignore the inner child in our psyche, as adults, we feel disconnected from life, tired, empty, and unhappy. This article will further explore the topic of the wounded inner...

Months into the pandemic, we know the Covid-19 virus doesn’t just pose a threat to our physical health: it has serious repercussions for our individual and collective mental health too. Given ACEs Connection members’ interest in trauma-informed initiatives that support the needs of children, the Massachusetts Childhood Trauma Task Force (CTTF) wants to share its recent report on Covid-19 and children’s mental health.

I received this is an email yesterday. It certainly aligns with ACEs awareness. There are live links at the end of the chapters in the Refernce Lists that you can use to access the original works. https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007/978-3-319-62122-7#toc

You are cordially invited to NJAAP’s 10th Annual Children's Ball (Virtual Edition!) on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM . This year’s celebration spotlights six honorees whose care, support and advocacy have made a genuine difference in the lives of children and families in New Jersey. All proceeds benefit NJAAP programs that improve the health, safety, and well-being of all children across the state. Also featuring a virtual photo booth, silent auction, plus a special...

NJAAP invites you to join us for our virtual 29th Annual School Health Conference on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM . Gain the latest knowledge on current emerging topics including: Lessons Learned from COVID-19, Pandemic Preparation, Internet Safety and much more, plus a virtual exhibit showcase with a wide variety of vendors showing their products and services. This is one that you can't afford to miss! The School Health Conference is not limited to New Jersey.

As part of NJAAP's Healthy Spaces program, we invite you to join us for our Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) for Schools webinar on Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM . In this webinar, you’ll learn how to identify and respond to suspected child abuse and neglect in your school. There will be a panel of professionals, including a school nurse, pediatrician and a Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) representative, to share expert guidance and help...

By Tonya Cotto, Moms, August 8, 2020 The effects of trauma can last a lifetime. Emotional or physical abuse, in addition to injury or death, can shape a child well into their future. In the US, over 3 million children experience maltreatment each year. However, violence is not the only trauma that can affect our children. Loss of a loved one, not feeling heard or loved, or even poor treatment by a caregiver can leave a child wounded. Childhood trauma is a silent epidemic that may affect your...

By Georges Benjamin, Center for Health Journalism, August 11, 2020 The impact of racism is front and center of policy discussions about the devastating toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color. Early in the outbreak it became clear that African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans had a higher incidence of this disease, higher hospitalization rates and a higher percentage of premature deaths, compared to non-Hispanic Whites. Historical racism plays a significant role as a...

By Katherine Martinelli, Child Mind Institute, August 2020 When kids are misbehaving, it is natural for parents and educators to want to correct them, pointing out — sometimes not too calmly — what they are doing wrong. Though this may seem like common sense, it can actually backfire. Experts have found that giving kids positive rather than negative attention is much more effective in changing behavior. Research shows that praise for behavior you want to encourage gets more results than...