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C1 3 time of isolation and physical distancing... and that's not always easy -- for the parents or them.

Many children and teens are struggling with their mental health.

And since april is child abuse prevention month... we've got janna estep jordan joining us by phone this morning -- the director of operations and prevention education with prevent child abuse kentucky.

Janna thanks for talking to us... tell us more about the non profit and what it is you guys do... gdk fs img ctr:april is child abuse prevention month source: prevent child abuse kentucky child stability tips.png like so many others, you're staff are working remotely... but the work doesn't stop.

C1 3 when it comes to children dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, how can we as parents or guardians make sure we're there for them?

L3: white april is child abuse prevention month prevent child abuse kentucky (pcak) gdk fs img ctr:april is child abuse prevention month source: prevent child abuse kentucky parent guide.jpg it's child abuse prevention month and we need to all be a good neighbor... but especially when c1 3 it comes to preventing child abuse and neglect.

What are you seeing in terms of statistics or trends while kids are home right now?

Are we seeing more in terms of abuse, since kids are out of school?

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