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Living in Delaware, our primary source for the news is pretty limited to the News Journal. Since the website has been redesigned, it's a lot harder to navigate and the main stories tend to focus on the state budget crisis or the increasing violence in Wilmington (and part of New Castle). But if you dig deep enough, you can find stories that are relevant to parents throughout the county and the state. Here are some of the highlights that I've found over the last few days:
Infant found dead at foster family's beach home--this story, while tragic, opens up the discuss about the pros, cons, and dangers of co-sleeping. Delaware Moms Like Me has an active discussion on the topic, if you'd like to chime in.
Classes preparing future babysitters--we all know that a good, affordable, qualified babysitter is hard to find. When I was a teenager and I babysat, there were no qualifications necessary, except for the ability to put a child to bed and then sit on the couch and watch TV, all for the bargain price of $5 an hour. Times have changed and a lot more is expected of our babysitters. We hope that they know first aid, CPR, and are more qualified to watch our children than I certainly was. These classes seek to make our babysitters better, and make us more comfortable with leaving our children with a 13 year old. They are offered through Delmarva Red Cross and cost $50, and are available year round for kids 11-15.
Easing children's grief--death is not easy for anyone, particularly children. Oftentimes, we are unsure of how to help a child deal with her grief whether it's from losing a loved one, particularly a parent or grandparent. In response to this, the nonprofit agency Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation has established school based support groups for kids in this situation. For complete information on the program, visit the agency's website at www.cchfoundation.net
And while this did not happen in Delaware, the arrest of Tyler Hayes Weinman, the teenager suspected of murdering dozens of cats in a Florida neighborhood, brings back memories of the kitten burned alive in Elsmere last year. It is widely known that animal abuse and torture are indicators of sociopathic behavior, often associated with serial killers. If you suspect that your child is harming animals, or exhibiting any other concerning behaviors, please contact the Delaware Helpline so that this type of horrific incident can be prevented from happening in our state. The Helpline can be reached at their website (www.delawarehelpline.org) or by calling 1-800-464-HELP.
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