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Rubella

By Family Kickstart Georgia | January 22, 2018

Rubella is a viral infection and is sometimes called German measles that used to be common in children. Rubella is uncommon in America and other countries with widespread immunization programs. However, rubella infection and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is still…

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What Causes Stress?

By Family Kickstart Georgia | January 22, 2018

There are many different causes of stress (stressors), some of them are external pressures from outside sources, such as the death of a relative or friend, while other stressors are internal, based on how a person responds to life situations.…

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Children Biting

By Family Kickstart Georgia | January 21, 2018

Biting is not bad behavior or a problem, it is a normal part of a child’s development that passes when they learn other ways to express themselves. Biting can also frighten the child who bites. They can feel very powerful…

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Children With a Disability

By Family Kickstart Georgia | January 20, 2018

Finding out your child has a disability can happen after an accident or illness, at birth or you may find out something is wrong as your child develops. You may feel worried about their quality of life and grief at…

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Family and Relationship Difficulties

By Family Kickstart Georgia | January 18, 2018

At some point in our lives, we will all experience family or relationship difficulties. This is usually a very stressful time for those involved. Seeking help when needed can prevent difficulties from leading to a breakdown in the relationship or…

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Domestic Violence: Effects on Children, Parents, and Families

By Family Kickstart Georgia | January 18, 2018

If you’re experiencing domestic violence and you’re a parent, it hurts you and your children in many ways, it might also affect the relationship that you have with your children. It can affect your ability to give your children the…

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Literacy – More than Reading and Writing

By Family Kickstart Georgia | January 16, 2018

Most parents know that reading and writing are very important for children, but how words help us understand our world and make the most of opportunities is much more than reading and writing – it is called ‘literacy’. Children don’t…

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Living with a Chronic Health Condition

By Family Kickstart Georgia | January 15, 2018

Have you been diagnosed with a chronic health condition? Wondering how you’ll cope? Chronic illnesses are mostly characterized by a condition that is long lasting, has many risk factors, complex causes, a long latency period, and which has a functional…

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