What can we do to stop child abuse & spotting the signs

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The signs of child abuse are all around us, and often we as adults just overlook the obvious signs. It is a moral responsibility for every adult to protect the children in their lives from child abuse. If you suspect there might be an abused child in your life, then step in and do something! [...]

Punishing your Child: Whats the right way?

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Punishing your child has got to be the hardest part of being a parent; no good parent likes doing it but it has to be done. But, with so many different types of punishments, what is the right way? I’ll hold my hands up and say I have smacked my children (not hard, of course) [...]

Was it my fault he sexually abused me?

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Was it my fault he sexually abused me? I looked like a normal child, I acted like a normal child, but burning inside was a secret I couldn’t let out. Each time he sat in while his daughter babysat me was the same, he insisted on bathing me, and only me, my older sister had to [...]

Why I refuse to become like my mum: Guest Post

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My childhood started off pretty much normal. I didn’t have a dad but my mum and I lived with my Grandparents. As a single mum my mother would work nights and then have a nap in the morning so that she could be with me in the afternoon. I remember even at a young age, [...]

A very touching song with a strong message against child abuse

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A mum posted this to my Facebook mums group & after I listened the tears were strolling.

Bus Passengers Save Toddler From Abusive Mum

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I came across a newspaper article on Facebook by Cafe Mom. The headline hit out and its one of those you as a mum just have to read.

A Mum Serves Time In Prison To Protect Her Child

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I give full permission for this to be posted to the supermum blog.   My problems began once I eventually got out of a nasty abusive relationship……Most people say that things got better once they got out- well I can honestly say that for a long time, things got worse rather than better! My ex [...]

I told my dad I was abused, he didn’t believe me

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I was abused by a family member when I was twelve.  That is how it all started,  my life was a living hell.

” Mummy I have coloured your bed sheets in lipstick”

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  I am reposting this from a Facebook status to raise awareness against child abuse.

Raising Awareness Of Child Abuse: Will You Read Or Walk Away?

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  Love it or hate it Facebook hosts so much more than just a place to keep up to date with what your friends and family are doing. Facebook has become a huge stage for getting messages across, with so many people on Facebook is is ideal to get your business listed and get in [...]