April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and New Parents Network (www.npn.org) wants you to trust your instincts: Child abuse, especially emotional, is not as easy to notice as a bruise.
Is a child excessively shy, fearful or afraid of doing something wrong? This COULD be an indication of child abuse. To report child abuse and to learn more warning signs call, toll-free, 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453).
Source: Child Help USA
For more parenting information, go to the Tucson nonprofit New Parents Network’s Web site, www.npn.org.