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Price Chopper Supermarkets: Fighting Child Abuse and Neglect; Pinwheels for Prevention Pin-up Campaign Raises More Than $32,000!

This April, an unusual item was popping up on shoppers’ grocery lists: Pinwheels for Prevention pin-ups. In fact, Price Chopper stores sold 32,484 of them, resulting in a $32,484 donation to Prevent Child Abuse chapters in New York and surrounding states.

Price Chopper has been our partner in the fight against child abuse for six years. Their continued commitment to our work has made a tangible difference in our efforts to stop child abuse and neglect before it starts

Fox 23 News WXXA also joined in the fight, sponsoring the Pinwheels for Prevention Pin-up campaign and running television PSAs during the event.

Money raised in the campaign will support PCANY’s Parent Helpline, public education, and legislative advocacy programs.

Throughout the entire month of April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month, Price Chopper’s customers were asked if they would like to purchase a Pinwheel for Prevention pin-up. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Prevent Child Abuse state chapter where it is donated.

Pinwheels for Prevention is the signature campaign for Prevent Child Abuse America and its state chapters. The pinwheel has come to symbolize a person’s commitment to truly preventative measures, such as home visitation services, parent education and the overall re-prioritization of our policies, programs and resources to ensure that every child is provided with a healthy, safe and nurturing home and an involved, supportive and caring community.

Have Mother's Day Your Way

Help wanted: Female to work double to triple shifts. No weekends or holidays off. Long-term commitment: 18 years minimum. Must have unlimited physical and emotional stamina. Low pay to start but high potential for satisfaction.

Welcome to life as a mother!

Mother’s Day celebrates motherhood and honors the contributions of mothers to society. As the many stresses faced by families continue to mount, Mother’s Day is also an opportunity for moms to seek support and validation in their role as caregivers.

Here are some helpful tips for moms to relax, unwind and recharge. Remember Moms, in order to take care of others you must first take care of yourself.

Tips for taking care of you:

• Exercise is a great way to combat stress. Find ways to get moving with the whole family. Go for a brisk walk with your children in their stroller, play a game of catch at the park, or take a family bike ride.


• Talk to a friend about the challenges (and triumphs) you face as a mother. Talking will lift some of the weight off your shoulder. Even better, get together with friends for coffee or lunch. Problems at home may seem less overwhelming if you can take a break from them, even if it is just for a few hours.


• Your to-do list probably reads something like this: Do the laundry; make lunch; clean up from lunch; do more laundry; pick up toys; fold the laundry; make dinner; clean up from dinner; give the kids baths; put the kids to bed; do more laundry. If anything, Mother's Day is a great excuse to take a day off from these chores. Take some time to work on a puzzle, read a book, or work on a special project to recharge your batteries. The laundry and dishes will still be there tomorrow, but now you'll have more energy to tackle them.


• Give yourself the gift of a good night’s sleep. Exhaustion can make the challenges of parenthood seem insurmountable. Eight hours of sleep can do wonders for your outlook on life.


• Proper nutrition will help you feel better overall. Eating carbohydrates helps to soothe, while being properly hydrated allows you to feel less fatigued and have fewer aches and pains. Don’t forget to include fresh fruits and veggies for a well balanced diet.

For more information on how moms can get support in their communities please call the Parent Helpline at 1-800-342-7472.

More Tips for Parents.

Nearly One-third Of US Parents Lacking in Understanding of Child Development

Almost one-third of US parents have a surprisingly low-level knowledge of typical infant development and unrealistic expectations for their child's physical, social and emotional growth, according to new research from the University of Rochester. These findings suggest that such false parenting assumptions can not only impair parent-child interactions, but also rob kids of much-needed cognitive stimulation.

They also underscore the importance of pre-natal and early childhood home visiting, parenting education, and other programs that help parents learn how to nurture, stimulate, discipline, and relate to their children in developmentally appropriate ways.

Read the article.

Laughing Baby

A great video from our friends at the Massachusetts Children's Trust Fund. Aren't baby laughs the best?

Send Flowers, Help Children Blossom

Prevent Child Abuse New York will receive 15% of Mother's Day proceeds from FTD.com!

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11th.

Find the perfect gift today.