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Chapters Impacting the 2020 Census

Mariner Management

And that’s good for children. census missed almost 1 million children under age 5. Those most likely to be undercounted were children in immigrant families and children who are Hispanic, African American, Native American or other minorities. They have been working hard to promote participation in the 2020 census.

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Turkish-American Association Coordinates Response to Earthquake

Associations Now

Thanks to its location, it’s playing an advocacy role as well. There’s so many children there who are displaced. Like many organizations, the American Turkish Association of Washington, DC, is raising funds for recent quake victims. On February 7, a 7.8-magnitude They’ve lost their loved ones. They lost their parents.

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American Heart Association: Cut Back on Kids’ Screen Time

Associations Now

In a new scientific statement, AHA recommends limiting screen time for children and teenagers to one to two hours per day, far below what’s common. AHA recommends that children and teens get no more than one to two hours of daily recreational screen time —far below the 11-hour average among teenagers today.

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Collaborating Makes Our Voice Stronger: Nicole Blankenship, MBA, CAE and Annie Storey, MS, CAE, American Academy of Pediatrics

Association Adviser

Nicole, director of chapter and district relations at AAP, Annie, senior manager for chapter and district relations, and their team of seven manage relationships with 66 AAP chapters across the United States and Canada that build local capacity to implement AAP policies that enhance the well-being of children.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.8.20

Reid All About it

We all have responsibilities, whether caring for children or elderly parents or pursuing personal interests, activities, or hobbies. Some of us are in the “sandwich generation,” meaning that we’re juggling the challenge of school-age children and aging parents or family members. David Lusk, Founder, Key Advocacy. Host: Cvent.

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Birth Defects Prevention Month Continues March of Dimes’ Evolution

Associations Now

If children are born preterm, there are long-term impacts—not only immediate death, but long-term cognitive, behavioral, and developmental effects. In one program, the organization groups women together for prenatal classes, an approach that Gupta noted improved women’s knowledge, self-care, and self-advocacy. It’s very similar.”.

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Thanks For Playing: Friday Top 5

Thanks For Playing

A lot of you already know this, but Im leaving the Childrens Hospital Association to launch my own business. The members: did I mention that the members are childrens hospitals? These are people who give their whole hearts to helping children, and it shines out of them. Association Advocacy Chick. 2 days ago. 5 days ago.