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Honor roll student commits suicide after being bullied at school

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Peer pressure and school bullies are just two of the many issues that face our young children in school these days. Peer pressure alone can make our children do things they wouldn’t normally do. Couple that with the peer pressure coming from the biggest school bully, times five and you have the mix for a ... read more »

Father charged with child endangerment after baby chokes on wet wipe

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

A Cleveland father has been charged with child endangerment when his infant son was rushed to MetroHealth Medical Center after choking on a wet wipe. Joshua Rains, 25, stated that he was changing the baby and wiped his mouth with the wet wipe but wasn’t aware of the problem until he noticed something in the ... read more »

Adoption rates increasing at an alarming rate

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Adoption statistics show that adoption rates are increasing all over the world. When we see this type of rise in statistics, especially in an area that is so critical it brings several questions to mind. Why is there such a huge increase in the numbers of children in foster care or in need of adoption? ... read more »

ADHD increase in children leading to higher risk of Injuries

Friday, September 16th, 2011

The University of Alabama in Birmingham has completed a study on ADHD and how it may relate to deaths in children within the age range of 11 or younger. Death in the age group of children 11 years or younger is caused primarily due to accidents. ADHD is highly associated with accidents and injuries in ... read more »