May 31, 2016
by Kristen Whiteman, Research Intern The effects of poverty, especially in regards to children, have been identified, studied and researched extensively as societies have sought ways to overcome this hardship. In a recent article in Academic Pediatrics (Chaudry &...
May 23, 2016
by Kristen Whiteman, Research Intern Many youth experience traumatic events as they grow up. Some live in extreme poverty, some witness acts of violence in their homes or communities, while others may endure physical, emotional or even sexual abuse. These are known as...
May 16, 2016
by Kristen Whiteman, Research Intern Summer camps have been around for at least 130 years. One source states the first camps were established in1880. From the very beginning, organizers of summer camps were concerned with not only socializing a child, but providing an...
May 9, 2016
by Kristen Whiteman, Research Intern Home & Family Hobbies & Recreation Education & Career Community & Service The Grand Canyon, beautiful sunsets and saguaro cactus all make Arizona a beautiful place to live. On the other side of the coin,...