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A wealth of ideas, events, expert tips and free resources to helpAmerica's families connect, reconnect, and live healthier, happier lives areavailable from KidsPeace, the 126-year-old national children's charity thatcreated National Family Month, on their websites www.kidspeace.org andwww.familymonth.net , which is chock full of ideas on how to spend importanttime together.
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National Family Month spotlights different themes each year, and in 2008it is turning the public's attention to two vital needs, one dramaticallyemerging trend, and a chance to get involved in an engaging national effortthat will help express appreciation of someone special and even win somethingbig.
And to keep children and families healthy and happy during National FamilyMonth year-round, remember:
"National Family Month is an opportunity to talk with our kids about theissues that most affect us and our family lives together," says KidsPeaceActing President Dr. Lorrie Henderson. "We urge every family to get involved,add to your family, or enjoy rediscovering in some new way the most importantpeople in their lives."
KidsPeace is a 126-year-old national children's crisis charity dedicatedto giving help, hope and healing to kids facing traumas, depression, eatingdisorders and the stresses of modern life. Founded in 1882 in Bethlehem, Pa.,KidsPeace helps thousands of children a day at 50+ centers nationally andmillions more through public education and outreach with the support of itsNational Spokesperson Leeza Gibbons, national safety and self-esteem iconRETRO BILL and other notables. KidsPeace was called "the outstandingorganization" of its kind by the AAPSC and "a prototype of what we need forall children everywhere" by family expert Dr. Lee Salk.
Contact: Mark Stubis, Vice President2008's National Family Month's themes are: -- HONORING AMERICA'S GRANDPARENTS Few people are aware of a recent startling shift in family dynamics, but grandparents are the primary caregivers for nearly six million children in this country - and the numbers are growing. In fact, 75 percent of all non-parental care of children in America is now provided by grandparents. To focus the nation's attention on this phenomenon and provide grandparents with the recognition they deserve, the national children's charity KidsPeace, Humana, Mattel, Beaches Resorts and GRAND Magazine are launching the third annual national search for an example of extraordinary care worthy of the title of GRANDparent of the Year. Any member of the American public can nominate a GRANDparent of the Year. Nominating forms are available in the May/June issue of GRAND Magazine and online at www.grandmagazine.com . Children should use the kid-safe site www.grandcontest.com . -- OPENING YOUR HEART AND YOUR HOME TO A CHILD IN NEED Got extra love to share? Think about creating a family or expanding the one you've got. May is also National Foster Care Awareness Month and more than 600,000 children nationwide currently need foster homes. Unfortunately, the number of foster homes falls far short of meeting the need. A supportive, caring foster family can give kids a sanctuary where they can be safe, heal from their emotional scars, and
