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The learning team : a handbook for parents of children with special needs

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This handbook describes services and activities that parents can use to meet the diverse and changing learning needs of their special-needs child, and suggests ways they can enhance and enrich... More ≫

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This handbook describes services and activities that parents can use to meet the diverse and changing learning needs of their special-needs child, and suggests ways they can enhance and enrich their child’s learning at home. The handbook also includes practical information and strategies parents can use to help their child make successful transitions, to voice any concerns they may have, and to stay informed. It should be noted that the handbook is an informal resource for parents and is not intended to be a legal document.

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Strengthening families, children and youth : report and recommendations from the Child Welfare Act Review, 2002

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Reports on the findings of a review of Alberta's Child Welfare Act that took place during the latter part of 2001 and into 2002 and which included extensive stakeholder, community and public... More ≫

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Reports on the findings of a review of Alberta's Child Welfare Act that took place during the latter part of 2001 and into 2002 and which included extensive stakeholder, community and public consultation. This report contains a series of recommendations to guide the development of new legislation for Alberta.

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Healthy teeth for children : birth to six years : a parent’s guide

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This booklet answers some general questions parents may have about their child’s dental health. It includes information on why and how to properly clean teeth, the benefit of fluorides, snacking... More ≫

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This booklet answers some general questions parents may have about their child’s dental health. It includes information on why and how to properly clean teeth, the benefit of fluorides, snacking tips, dental visits, and how to prevent dental injury. It also includes some first aid tips if dental injuries do occur. It also includes a graph of usual times for baby teeth to appear and a set of dental health tip cards.

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What to say when they ask : talking about sexuality with your child

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This resource is intended to help parents talk comfortably about sexuality with children ages eight and under. It will help them answer child’s questions about sexuality and understand some... More ≫

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This resource is intended to help parents talk comfortably about sexuality with children ages eight and under. It will help them answer child’s questions about sexuality and understand some situations common to these early years. It contains facts and suggestions to which parents can add their own values and beliefs. It includes a definitions section to define terms and the names of reproductive organs.

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French immersion kindergarten : a handbook for parents [1999]

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This handbook is intended for parents whose child is or will be attending a French immersion kindergarten in Alberta. A question and answer format was adopted to facilitate reading. In the... More ≫

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This handbook is intended for parents whose child is or will be attending a French immersion kindergarten in Alberta. A question and answer format was adopted to facilitate reading. In the introduction, a fictitious teacher, Mrs. Dube, writes to Brandon and his parents, Mr and Mrs Roberts, before kindergarten begins. The Roberts reply asking questions about the French immersion kindergarten.

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