A sense of belonging supporting healthy child development in aboriginal families

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Physical Description: electronic
electronic resource
1 electronic text (69 p.) : digital file.
Publisher: [Toronto] : Best Start, Ontario's Maternal, Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre, 2006.

General Note:	New March 2011.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Purpose -- How this manual was developed -- How to use this manual -- Understanding: the eastern direction -- Aboriginal diversity -- Historical factors influencing Aboriginal child development -- Aboriginal people today -- Seeking: the southern direction -- Aboriginal child wellness wheel -- Contributing factors to the health status of Aboriginal children -- Impact on Aboriginal children 0-6 -- Listening: The western direction -- Aboriginal parenting -- Support networks and extended family -- Understanding prenatal teachings -- Aboriginal children in today's society -- Holisitic approach to supporting children -- Choices in parenting -- Parent health -- Practicing: The northern direction -- Power and privilege -- Cultural indentity -- Pan-Indianism -- Building trust -- Attitudes and bias -- Integrated approach -- Transition from rural areas -- Urban centres -- Communication -- Realistic expectations -- Knowledges of Aboriginal community services -- Addressing areas of risk in Aboriginal families -- Case scenarios -- Glossary -- Resources and services.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.