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Ask Dr. Mama |
 Dr. Mama is better known as Rachel Zahn, MD, a pediatrician and local mom of three kids, ages 20, 18, and 14. All three were born during her medical training, earning her the title. Rachel is also a very active Angels Board member.
Please read Dr. Mama's question:
Dear Dr. Mama,
A new year is beginning and one of my goals is to take concrete steps to improve the health of our kids. We have two of our own, ages 10 and 7, and an adorable Angels guy who is 22 months. All three are doing fine, but I worry we spend too much time in front of the TV and don't pay as much attention to nutrition as we might.
What are the most important things I can do to make changes that will last a lifetime?
Motivated in Mountainview Read the answer here
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| Abuse? Let's use the right word |
ABUSE??? LET'S USE THE RIGHT WORD:
When we read about harm inflicted on animals by humans, we call it "Animal Cruelty". Aggressive treatment by a police officer during an arrest, we call "Police Brutality".
But, many babies came into Angels homes in 2009 with savage, cruel, harsh, and unrelentingly severe injuries inflicted upon them by their parents and caregivers, and we call it "Child Abuse".
Webster defines "Abuse" as to use wrongly or inappropriately - to misuse, bad or improper treatment.
Let's consider the impact of those words we use to define the most unspeakable of all heinous acts - the pain and harm inflicted on innocent babies when they are beaten, bruised and left scarred for life. Child "abuse" doesn't fit - let's call it what it is!
Respectfully,
Cathy P Richman
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| Foster Parent Spotlight - The Haragan Family |
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 Randy and Donna Haragan and their children, Brenna, Riley, and Julia, are a newer addition to the Angels family. The Haragans began fostering in September 2009. They have always been interested in helping children, especially foster children. The entire family has had much experience working with needy children in the past, through various volunteer opportunities. So when they started the process of becoming a foster family, they came with experience and an incredible desire to help others...and they dove right in with their first placement! Read More... |
| Thank You Corner |
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Angels is very grateful for the donations we receive every month. Without the generousity of our friends we wouldn't be able to save innocent babies in need. We would like to thank our November donors! Click here to view the names. |
