by Alexis Jones | Nov 5, 2021 | Education, Parenting
How do you show kindness to yourself? This Friday, November 13th, is World Kindness Day. We often think of this day as a day to show kindness to others, but before you can fully support those around you, you must make sure you are supporting your own mental health....
by Alexis Jones | Oct 20, 2021 | Child Abuse Awareness, Education, Parenting
In a single year, more than 10 million women and men will experience abuse by an intimate partner. That is nearly 20 people per minute. Of these people 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, sexual violence, and/or stalking....
by Alexis Jones | Aug 18, 2021 | Child Abuse Awareness, Parenting
Finding the right childcare can be a difficult and stressful task. Many instances of child abuse unfortunately occur in daycare and other childcare settings, where your children are supposed to be safe and protected. Here are six tips to ensuring you find a safe,...
by Alexis Jones | Aug 10, 2021 | Child Abuse Awareness, Parenting
Many children will be venturing back to all in person school for the first time in over a year, for some young ones it will be their first time stepping into a classroom full time. Preparing safety plans with your children is imperative in having a healthy and safe...
by Alexis Jones | Jun 17, 2021 | Child Abuse Awareness, Parenting
As the excitement of summer approaches and the sense of normalcy returns from the pandemic, many youth will be making their way to summer camps soon. If you are sending your child to a day or sleepaway camp this summer, make sure you prepare them and are doing your...
by Alexis Jones | Apr 6, 2021 | Education, Parenting
At Dawson Place, our goal is to provide safety, justice, and healing to victims of child abuse and educate our community on child abuse prevention. One of the best ways to prevent child abuse is to teach your kids about consent. We know for parents, these...
