Did You Know? In 1998, an estimated 2,806,000 children were referred to Child Welfare Service agencies in the United States. For more information, click here. What is Child Abuse? Child Abuse is any action or behavior directed toward a child by a parent, caregiver, family member or other adult which endangers the child's physical or emotional health, growth or development. To learn more abou the four major types of child abuse and the signs of abuse, click here.   Myth or Fact? The most commonly reported type of child abuse is neglect - failure to provide for a child's basic needs. To find out what is myth and what is fact, click here.   If I was abused, will I turn out to be an abuser? Is it illegal to spank a child, and is spanking child abuse? Find out the answers to frequently asked questions by clicking here.   If you need help or know someone who needs help, a list of child abuse related organizations can be found by clicking here.

Mary fled an abusive husband with her two sons, six year old David and five year old Jonathan, after her husband tried to strangle her in the childrens' presence. To view the entire article, click here.   View tips on the following topics: Ways to calm a crying baby What you can do instead of lashing out at your kids What can I do to keep my children safe from abuse? Want more information on child abuse? Click here to visit other child abuse related sites.