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Family Intervention Strategies

Education is a major component of any well-planned family-based intervention strategy. Not only do family members learn more about the biological aspects of the individual’s dependency, physical illness or mental disorder, they learn what they can do to reduce stress and provide a supportive environment. Another essential step in the intervention process is helping family members to see what is and is not within their control.

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Pedestrian Safety for Kids

Kids and cars can be an explosive combination. If proper precautions are not followed, children can be hurt or killed when acting as pedestrians. As the Safe Kids USA website reports, pedestrian-related injuries are the second largest cause of injury-related death among children. To ensure that your kids are safe while in and around roadways, educate yourself on the dangers that children face as pedestrians and ways in which you can help reduce the likelihood that they suffer a potentially serious injury.

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Children and Safety Hazards

Unfortunately, the world is full of potential hazards to which curious and inexperienced children fall victim. As a nervous and protective mom, you likely want to keep your child safe at all times. While constant protection is not possible, you can reduce the likelihood that your child suffers a serious injury by educating yourself and him on the hazards that he must face while navigating the world in which he lives.