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Research Brief
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/including-relationship-based-care-practices-infant-toddler-care-implications-practice-and-policy
Implications for Practice and Policy
This 2016 research-to-practice brief reviews research on relationship-based care practices, and gives considerations for implementing practices.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Professional Ethics and Practice
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/news/zippy-weekly-videos/transition-kindergarten
This video is NCFR member-made, using the medium to provide information and support to parents and kids in the transition to kindergarten.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Parent Education and Guidance
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http://www.aecf.org/resources/the-2016-kids-count-data-book/
The 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation provides a detailed picture of how children are faring in the United States.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Family Law and Public Policy
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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Article
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by Christopher J. Wretman; Kaylyn E. Weller; and Gary L. Bowen, Ph.D.; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The School Success Profile (SSP) is a self-report electronic survey for middle and high school students about their beliefs.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Family Health
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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/how-talk-children-about-tragedies
This list of resources from reputable organizations can help families, educators and anyone working with children talk to kids about tragedies and violence.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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http://www.nctsn.org/trauma-types/terrorism
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides resources for professionals and the public to use in response to catastrophic mass violence.
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Counseling and Therapy
Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/talking-to-children.aspx
The American Psychological Association suggests how to have difficult discussions about tragic events and news with a child.
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Counseling and Therapy
Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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Article
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Reviewed by Clara Gerhardt, MBA, Ph.D., CFLE
Of all the books crossing my desk recently, this is the work that impacted me considerably and I referred to its pages again and again.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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http://www.marcypeakeandassociates.com/Please_Understand.html
by Marcy L. Peake
Please Understand takes the reader to a place many are not allowed to go — the secret thoughts of socially, emotionally, and economically deprived children.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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Research Brief
http://www.epi.umn.edu/mch/resources/enewsletter/
The University of Minnesota's Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Public Health offers a monthly email newsletter about adolescent sexual health.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Human Sexuality
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https://www.amazon.com/Care-Keeping-American-Girl-Library/dp/1562476661
(American Girl)
The Care and Keeping of You "answers all the questions preteen girls have about their bodies, from healthy eating to bra buying to periods."
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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by Rachel L. Hughes, MA, PLMFT; Katie Heiden-Rootes, Ph.D., LMFT; Ashley Wiegand, MA, LMFT; and Danielle Bono, MA, LPC; all of Saint Louis University
This article looks at research that presents a both a combined view and a disentangled view of sexual minority populations, minority stress, and suicidality.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Human Sexuality
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/news/zippy-weekly-videos/difference-between-care-and-caring
The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation tells a story to illustrate the compassion that its staff show toward patients and their families.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Interpersonal Relationships
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Reviewed by Audrey Kraynak, Ph.D., CFLE
This book is useful to a lay reader, but also is a useful tool for professionals working with the public or leading discussion groups of students and or/parents.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Parent Education and Guidance
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http://www.amazon.com/Talks-Parents-Their-Children-Character/dp/0786885483/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1461352807&sr=1-1&keywords=ten%20talks%20parents%20must%20have%20with%20their%20children%20about%20sex%20and%20character
This book provides advice on what parents should say to their children not just about sex, but about safety, character, peer pressure, ethics, and more.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Human Sexuality
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https://www.amazon.com/When-Tell-Your-Kids-About/dp/160006017X
by Stan Jones and Brenna Jones
This book establishes a biblical view of sexuality.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Human Sexuality
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https://www.caregiver.org/
The Family Caregiver Alliance supports caregivers by offering them various programs and resources for their sustained well-being.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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http://www.macmillanlearning.com/LegacyRetirement/BridgePage/RedirectedTo?url=bcs.worthpublishers.com/belsky3e
by Janet Belsky
This book "reflects a scientist's understanding of key research, a psychologist's understanding of people, and a teacher's understanding of students."
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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http://mindfulnessforteens.com/resources/resources-for-mindfulness/
The website explains what mindfulness is, provides guided meditations and videos, offers a book, and maintains a blog.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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http://infoaboutkids.org/
InfoAboutKids.org, sponsored by the American Psychological Association, highlights science-based information for those who care for, or work with, children.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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http://www.ytfg.org/2015/11/wellbeing/
Recommendations for Policy and Practice
This publication explores the role of each youth-serving system in supporting well-being for youth and young adults.
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Family Law and Public Policy
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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/news/zippy-weekly-videos/30-million-words
How can we help children do better in school and have a greater chance of succeeding in life?
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1517403561
by Jen Goncalves
Marcus helps his friend realize that God has a purpose behind every creature he has created...Even a pesky fly!
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Religion and Families
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1605543888
by Sara E. Langworthy
Bridging the Relationship Gap provides caregivers tools and encouragement to be the strong, positive, and nurturing adult these children need in order to thrive.
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Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Parent Education and Guidance
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