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Beyond Please and Thank You: How to Raise Truly Kind & Empathic Children

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Whether it’s lending a hand to a classmate, donating to a local charity or sharing an affirming word, random acts of kindness can make the world a better place one person at a time. Discover why teaching compassion to your children matters, and get ideas to incorporate random acts of kindness into your everyday life as a family.

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Start the New Year with Better Mental Health Care for Your Family

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Is 2025 the year you set your focus on mental health care for yourself and your family? Learn more about KVC Kentucky’s wraparound, evidence-based services and how they help individuals, children, and families achieve mental wellness.

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Tips for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder

Winter is the season with the highest rates of anxiety, depression and mood disorders. According to a recent APA poll, two in five Americans say their mood worsens in winter. Kentucky is not exempt from this struggle, as it is among the states with the highest fill rates for bupropion, a medication prescribed for Seasonal Affective Disorder. If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health this winter, it may be Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here’s what you need to know, and what you can do to manage symptoms.

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Cultivating Connection for the Future: The 2023 KVC Kentucky Impact Report

Learn the impact of KVC Kentucky, as it spreads connection throughout the state, celebrating a year of remarkable growth and expansion.

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Turning the Page as a KVC Social Worker

KVC Kentucky Social Worker, Andrea Rishel, identifies a need in the community for books and organizes a book drive for children.

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Concerned About Your Child’s Behavior? Here’s a Free Mental Health Assessment

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Are you concerned about your child? Use this free mental health assessment to determine if your child could benefit from professional help.

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How You Can Help a Child Who’s Been Abused or Neglected

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There are several ways you can help a child who’s been abused or neglected. Read this article to learn some of the best ways to get involved.

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Types of Licensed Mental Health Professionals for Youth

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Sometimes youth need help managing their emotions or behavior. This article shows the types of licensed mental health professionals you can turn to.

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Why Are Children in Foster Care?

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Have you ever wondered, “Why are children in foster care?” Though many factors can cause youth to enter foster care, these are the most common reasons.

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Back-to-School Supply Drive Gives Children a Positive Start to the School Year

Generous community donors participated in our Back-to-School supply drive in order to help children served by KVC have a positive start to the school year.

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