April is national child abuse awareness and prevention month

April is national child abuse awareness and prevention month.  If you live or travel through the state of North Carolina you may notice blue pinwheels and wonder why?  Child advocacy groups are using them to bring attention and education the public about child abuse.  It is all our responsibility if we see or suspect abuse to contact your county legal officials to determine if further investigation is required.  Remember, the state of North Carolina law says anyone who sees or suspect child abuse must report it or they could be held criminally responsible. Adults must be the voice for children because we must protect them from hurt or harm.  Listen to Dr. Phil on YouTube on why you should help bring awareness to child abuse and prevention deducing the number of children being victims.  President Barack Obama has signed a proclamation that April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Millions of children are being abused or neglected each year that caring for our children must always be our first obligation.  Reassure children that are something is happening that they do not feel comfortable about to be able to come share knowing you are on their side to maintain a stable environment.  Check out the National Child Abuse website for activities you can do with your child not only this month but forward.  Place a blue pinwheel in your yard or window, then start the conversation why you have it.  You are the voice to advocate for children to decline and reduce the number of children being abuses or neglected.  Knowledge is powerful!