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A Guide to Help YouR CHild GRow And leARn: Birth to 5 Years
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C o n t e n t sd e v e l o p m e n t A l G u i d e s e C t i o n sAcknowledgements
Richmond Children First would like to acknowledge all o the individuals andcommunity organizations that lent their expertise and support in the creationo Growing ogether: A Guide to Help Your Child Grow and Learn.
We would especially like to thank the amilies who have allowed us to includetheir photographs. We wish we could have included all your photos. Oursincerest thanks to all o you.
Special thanks to t he members o the Family Growth and Development Actioneam, a sub-committee o Richmond Children First, or their hard work andcommitment to completing this project.
Kathy Hydamaka
Janice Lambert
Ann McCormick
erra McKenzie
Anne Murdoch
Karen Samson
MaraLea Schroeder
Marie Tom
Kay Wong
We are also grateul or the support o Laura Wilson and the Mission EarlyChildhood Development Committee who graciously allowed us to use theirdevelopment guide, First Steps and Beyond, as a prototype.
Project Coordinator: Helen DavidsonLayout and Design: DB Communications
Photographers: Alistair Eagle, PeopleShots, Adrienne Danielson Photography
Funded byTe Ministry or Children and Family Development
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our AmAzingchildrenChildren grow and learn an amazingamount in their rst ve years. Betweenbirth and age 3, babies learn to roll, crawl,stand, walk, and run. Tey learn to talk,joke, rhyme, and sing. But children do notall grow in the same way and at the sametime. Some children will develop certainskills (like walking or talking) aster orslower than others. Tese diferences are
very normal.It is important or you to understandyour own child, build on her strengths,and provide her with love and support.Development happens through lovingrelationships, ones in which babies andtoddlers can explore, learn, and grow.
You are the most important person in yourchilds lie. As parents, you are the trueexperts on children. But raising a child isa big job to do alone. You need to knowhow you can help your children growand develop so they are ready or schooland lie. You need to know when to askquestions and where to go or help.
We believe that children are also theresponsibility o the whole community.Tere are many people in Richmond who
have experience and who can provide helpi you need it.
Tis booklet has been developed to provideyou with practical inormation on howto best support, encourage and help yourchild grow.
introduction
One of the ways your children learn
is through playing. You can help
your child learn by:
Encouragingtheirnaturaldesire
to play
Makingsuretheyplaywhereitis
safe to explore
Steppingbackandwatching
them learn for themselves
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Tis booklet has been developed to provideyou with practical inormation on how to bestsupport, encourage and help your child grow.
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inFAnt crYing
Cryingisnormalforbabies
Respondtothebabywithcomfort,carry,walkandtalkbehaviours
Nevershakeorhurtthebabyto stop its crying
At 2 monthsYour BABY: Isalertandresponsive
Spendslongerperiodswitheyesopen
Tracksafacemovingfromsidetoside
Smilesandcoosresponsively
Startlestoloudnoises
Holdsheadupbrieywhenlyingface
down or when held in a sitting position Holdsherhandsopen
Holdstoyorrattlebrieyifplacedinhand
Recognizesfamiliarfacesandvoices
wa y baby:
Respondtoyourbabyscries.Youcannotspoil your baby; she may be hungry oruncomortable or need comort andsoothing
Provideplaytimeinavarietyofpositions: on back, on tummy (whenawake) and on side. Some time ontummy each day will encourage strengthin neck, arms and shoulders, which isnecessary or uture development
Holdyourbabycloseandtalktoher.Repeat sounds she makes
Gentlyrubandtouchher.Massagearms,back, legs, tummy and ace
Presentobjectsorevenyourownfacewithin 6-8 inches o your babys ace
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Babydoesnotrespondtosudden,loudnoises
Babyarchesherbackfrequentlywhenheld or lying on back
Babysbodyposturefeelslimporoppy
Babydoesnotmakeeyecontactwhenawake and being held
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Yourfamilydoctor
Apublichealthnurse(604-233-3150)
Infantdevelopmentprogram(604-279-7059)
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At 4 monthsYour BABY: Reachesforobjectsoered
Holdsandshakesarattleandlooksatthe toy he is holding, bringing it to hismouth
Holdshandsopennowmostofthetime,not sted
Makescooingsounds(aah,ooh)
Respondswithpleasuretocaregiverstouch, care and play
Smilesandlaughsoentoshowhispleasure
Pupilsreacttolightandareequalinsize
Turnshisheadtosoundorvoice
Lishishead,takingweightonarmsandhands when on his tummy
Startstorollfronttoback
Beginstotakesomeweightonhislegs
Usesbotharmsandlegsequally(willreach with either arm and kick witheither leg)
Looksforwardtofeedingandplaceshands on breast or bottle
wa y baby:
Encourageyourbabytolookatyouoratoy, and get him to ollow its movementslowly
Placeatoyinyourbabyshandsandhelphim to look at it, shake it, and bring it tohis mouth
Playwithandenjoyyourbaby
Talkandsingtoyourbaby.Babieslearnmost rom words spoken directly tothem
Playwithyourbabyontheoor
Enjoyquiettimetogetherwithrockingand cuddling
Makeeyecontactwithyourbaby
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Babydoesnotsmileinresponsetoyourvoice or smile
Babydoesnotrespondtofriendlycuddlesor care
Babydoesnotfollowamovingobjectwithhis eyes and/or babys eyes turn inwards
Babyshandsremainstedmostofthetime
Babydoesnotbringhandstogetherover
his chest
Babyhasdicultyliingheadooorwhen on his tummy
Babyshowsapreferenceforholdinghishead to one side (you may notice a baldspotoraatspotononesideofhishead)
Babymovesonearmorlegmorethantheother
Babydoesnotmakeanysounds
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Yourfamilydoctor
Apublichealthnurse(604-233-3150)
Infantdevelopmentprogram(604-279-7059)
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At 6 monthsYour BABY: Looksforatoywhenitisdroppedtotheoor
Knowsfamiliarpeopleandreachesforthem
Smilesandmakessoundstoownimagein mirror
Babbles,andturnstolocatesoundor
voice; imitates sounds Eyesmovetogetherinalldirections
Pushesuponherarmsandrollsfromtummy
Sitswithsupportorproppedonhands,while holding head steady
Putssomeweightthroughlegsonateet
Reachesandgraspstoys,transfersobjectsbetween hands
Respondstocaregiverssoothingandcomorting and loves to be touched orheld
Showsawiderangeofemotions
wa y baby:
Playsimplegamesandrhymeswithyourchild (like peek-a-boo)
Readpicturebooks
Singsongstoher
Allowoortimeindierentpositions(back, tummy, side)
Allowyourbabytolearntomoveaboutthrough rolling and crawling
Talktoyourbaby;listentoherasshetalks. Copy sounds she makes.
Respondtoyourbabyscrieswithasoothing voice and comort her.
Begintointroduceironrichfoods
Introduceadrinkingcupatthisage
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Babydoesnotsmileorrespondtospeech
Babydoesnotstartletoloudnoisesorturn to sounds
Babydoesnotmakebabblingorothersounds
Babyisnotabletoliherheadwhenheld in a sitting position
Babysarmsorlegsseemtoostiortoooppy
Babyusesonlyonehandinplay-seemsto ignore other arm or holds it in a st
Eyesarecrossedoroneeyenoticeablyturns in or out
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Your amily doctor
Apublichealthnurse(604-233-3150)
Infantdevelopmentprogram(604-279-7059)
Iron is a mineral that isimportant for good health.Babies and children neediron for healthy braindevelopment. Iron rich foodsinclude,cooked,nelymincedmeat,poultryorsh,eggyolk;lentilsanddriedbeans;andfortiedinfantcereal.Ifyourfamilyisvegetarian,talkwith a registered dietitiantomakesureyourbabygetsenough iron.
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At 9 monthsYour BABY: Wavesbye-bye,playspeek-a-boo,and
claps hands
Sitswithoutsupportandreachesfortoys
Getsintoasittingpositionfromlyingdown
Creepsonhandsandkneesandisabletopull sel to stand at urniture - may also
begin to walk holding on to urniture Searchesfordroppedtoy,evenifoutof
sight
Bangsobjectstogetheroronthetable
Makesmanysoundsandmaycopyyours
Understandsmanywordssuchasnoandbye-bye,thoughcannotsaythem
Recognizescaregiversemotionsandreacts to them - or example will smile ata happy ace
Showsapreferenceformaincaregivers,reacts to strangers by searching orcaregiver
Movesfromholdingthingsinpalmtousing thumb and nger
Beginstoshowasenseofselfcontrol
may push ood away, pull back toys andscream loudly
wa y baby:
Lethimfeedhimselfduringfamilymeals
Introducefamilyfoodssuchaspiecesoffruit,socookedvegetablesandCheerios. Avoid oods that may causechoking, such as: nuts, seeds, raw peas orcarrots, whole grapes, popcorn, wieners
Encouragerstwords:mama,dada,hi,bye.
Provideavarietyofsafetoystoexploreand play with (blocks, rattles, cups,bowls, squeeze toys)
Lookatsimplepicturebookswithyour baby and talk about what is in thepictures
Placetoysonooroutofhisreachtoencourage movement (crawling, rolling,bumshuing)
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Babydoesnotbabbleormakemanysounds
Babydoesnotrespondtowordsspoken
to him Babyarchesbackwhensittingandlegs
seem stif
Babydoesnottakeweightthroughlegsand cannot sit independently
Babyhasdicultymovingfromasittingpositiontohandsandkneesordicultycrawling
Babypreferstostayinonespot
Babydoesnotseekcomfortfrommaincaregiver when unhappy
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Yourfamilydoctor
Apublichealthnurse(604-233-3150)
Infantdevelopmentprogram(604-279-7059)
elibrarycanteachyouhowtochoose
the right books or your baby andprovides you with space and programswhere you and your baby can meet andplay with other babies and caregivers.
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At 12 monthsYour BABY: Showsmoreinterestintoysand
activities. ries to stack one block ontop o another, and will put toys intocontainers
Enjoyspicturebooksandpatsatthepictures
Eatsavarietyoffoodsbyngerfeeding,and drinks rom a regular cup with some
spilling. A regular cup does not have a lidor spout
Walksholdingontofurnitureandmaybe taking her rst steps (though manychildren do not walk by themselves atthis age)
Becomesmoreindependentandmaygetrustrated
Beginstoshowlikesanddislikes-maybe attached to a special toy or blanket
Showsavarietyofemotionsandbeginsto show ear
Followssimpledirectionssuchascomehere,andlookstonamedobjects
Respondstonamewhencalled
Saysmamaanddadawithmeaning
Babyspeaks2-10wordswithmeaning,including signs
Continuestomakesoundsandpointstowhat she wants
Picksupsmallobjectswithherthumband nger easily
Imitatesadultmovementsaswellasactions
Playswithotherchildren
Knowswhatcomesnext;isfamiliarwithroutines and rituals
wa y baby:
Singsongsandngerplayactivities
Gotoparentandtotgroups
Encouragewalkingwithuseofride-on/push-toys
Playoutdoors,talkingaboutwhatyousee and do
Readsimplepicturebooks
Providetoysyourchildcanstack,andputinandoutofcontainerskitchen
pots and pans make great toys!
Introduceaspoonforselffeeding(withhelp)
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Babydoesnotbabbleorusemeaningfulsounds
Babydoesnottakepartinsongsandgames like peek-a-boo and pat-a-cake
Babydoesnotfollowsimpledirectionsor respond to own name, does not lookwhere you are pointing to nd an objectyou named
Babyisnotyetcrawlingorpullingtostand at urniture
Babystandsorwalksmainlyupontip
toes
Babyhastroublegraspingsmalltoyswithngers
Babydoesnoteatavarietyoffoodsorood textures, i.e. preers only smoothtexturesandhasdicultywithrough-textured oods
Babydoesnotinteractplayfullywithadults or children
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Yourfamilydoctor
Apublichealthnurse(604-233-3150)
Infantdevelopmentprogram(604-279-7059)
Playing with your baby willmakeyouseetheworldwith
fresh eyes.
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At 18 monthsYour BABY: Cannowstack3ormoreblocksina
tower
Completessimpleshapepuzzleswithhelp
Beginstoaskforthingshewants,usingsimple words; ollows simple one stepdirections
Hasavocabularyofabout30-50wordsand is beginning to identiy body parts
Walksaloneandcansquattopickuptoysfromtheoor
Ismorecondent,exploringnewthingsand taking risks when a trusted adult ispresent
Runswithstilegsandseemsawkward
Walksupanddownstairsholdingyourhand
Usesbotharmsandlegs(nohandpreerence noted yet)
Likestobeindependent-hemayseemstubborn or throw a temper tantrum itired or upset
Doesnotyetunderstandturntakingorsharingmayhitiffrustrated
Feedsselfwithaspoon;usesacupwithsome spilling; turns pages in a book
Identiesselfinmirrororphotograph;becomes more o an individual
wa y baby:
Expandonwhatyourchildsays.CarYes,thecarisgoing.
Dosimpleshapepuzzles;readwithyourchild
Encourageyourchildtoputthingsawaywhen nished playing
Providesimpleitemstoencouragemake-believe play (toy telephone, broom, pots& pans).
Playwithyourchildattheirlevel;show sharing and turn-taking throughexample
Comfortyourchildwhenheisangryorrustrated
Provideopportunitiestoplaywithotherchildren
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Childcontinuestoputtoysinmouthrather than use them in play activities
Childdoesnotrespondtoownnameorrecognize words or amiliar objects
Childisnotyettalkingorhaslostpreviously acquired language skills
Childdoesnotshowinterestinotherchildren or relate to others
Childdemandsconstantattentionandreuses to leave caregivers side
Childisnotyetstandingorwalkingindependently
Ifwalking,childcontinuestostandorwalk on tiptoes
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Apublichealthnurse(604-233-3150)
Infantdevelopmentprogram(604-279-7059)
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At 24 monthsYour child: Namesobjectsinpictures
Followstwo-stepdirections(Putonyourshoesandgetyourcoat)
Hasagrowingvocabularyofatleast50+wordsandisbeginningtocombine2words together
Runswellwithfewfalls
Jumpswithtwofeetleavingtheground,and kicks a ball on request
Walksupanddownstairsholdingtherailing
Stacksatowerofblocksandlinesblocksup in a row
readsashoelacethroughlargebeads
Respondswelltopraisefromothers
Likestoimitatewhatsheseesothersdoing
Showsconcernwhenothersareindistress
Getsupsetwithchangesinroutine
Beginstoplaywithoralongsideotherchildren
Enjoyspretendplay(i.e.feedingorcaring or a doll)
Helpscleanupbyplacingobjectswherethey belong
Removessimpleclothing,unzipsherzipper, helps in dressing by putting onshoes
wa y :
Encourageyourchildsindependenceby allowing her to do simple things orhersel (eed hersel, clean up toys, helpset the table)
Provideopportunitiesforoutdoorplayand group play
Colourwithcrayons,readbookstogether, do simple puzzles.
Talktoyourchildinsimplesentencesandaskquestionswithwhatand
where
Encouragepretendplaywithdolls,farmset, kitchen, etc.
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Childisunabletofollowsimpledirections
Childhasalimitedvocabularyandisnotyetputtingwordstogether(mommygo)
Childfallsoen-sheseemsunsteady,haspoor balance when running or is up ontoes
Childfocusesonrepetitiveactivitiesanditisdiculttogethertochangetootheractivities
Childdoesnotuseeyecontactorgestureswhen communicating
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Yourfamilydoctor
Apublichealthnurse(604-233-3150)
Infantdevelopmentprogram(604-279-7059)
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At 3 YeArsYour child: Hasanincreasingattentionspan-canstaywithoneactivityfor5minutes
Understandsconceptssuchasbig/little,loud/so,up/down
Identiesatleast2coloursandisabletosort diferent objects
Uses3-4wordsentencesandasks
questions Understandsthemeaningofon,under,
beside etc.
Walksupanddownstairsalone,onefootto each step
Standsononefootandjumpsforwardwith two eet
Stringslargebeadsonashoelace
Cutspaperwithchild-safescissors
Copiescircles,dots,smalllinesandacross
Interactswithbothchildrenandadults-plays independently with other childrenbriey,andislearningtoshareandtaketurns
Playsmakebelievegames
Ismuchmoreindependentandwillwant to do things himsel, but is stilllearning to ollow simple rules. Will needreminders
Isbeginningtounderstandandexpresshis eelings (sad, happy, tired, angry, etc.)
Feelingsmaychangesuddenly-heisstill learning how to handle his diferenteelings
Enjoyssimplebooksandlisteningtostories and rhymes
wa y :
Haveyourchildtellyouaboutpicturebooks
Bringyourchildtoacommunityplaygroup or preschool where he canlearn to interact and play with childrenhis own age
Talkwithyourchildaboutfeelingsandemotions; help him learn to identiy andname them
Continuetogiveyourchild
opportunities to play with other children
Haveconversationswithyourchild
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Childrarelyrespondswhenyoucall
Childdoesnotunderstandsimpledirections or responds inappropriately tosimple directions or requests
Childhasashortattentionspanandmaybe ocused on activities or objects
Childisnotyetputting3-4wordstogether in sentences, or you cannotunderstand his speech
Childavoidscontactwithotherchildren,plays alone
Childcontinuestotriporfalloenwhenwalking or running
Childisoverlyaggressiveandunpredictable
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Apublichealthnurse(604-233-3150)
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At 4 5 YeArsYour child: Enjoysplayingwithotherchildrenand
has avourite games and playmates
Expressesemotionsandmaybeabletoname her eelings. May show concernand sympathy or younger children whenthey are upset
Speaksinsentences,andspeechisalmost100%understandable
Maytellsimplestories;singssongsandsays rhymes
Beginstorecognizesomelettersandmaywrite own rst name
Cancountto10
Walksupanddownstairsalone
Jumps,climbs,andstandsononefoot
Catchesaballwithtwohands
Worksatoneactivityforupto15-30minutes
Paintswithalargebrushonlargerpaper
Manipulatesclayandplaydough
Isindependentindressing,usingthetoilet and hand washing
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Haveyourchildtellastoryaboutherdrawings
Providelotsofopportunitiestorun,jump, and climb each day
Whenoutdoors,talkaboutthingsyousee and do
Allowyourchildtohelpmakedecisionsabout simple problems in her lie (i shehaslehercoatatpreschool,letherdecide what to wear as an alternative)
Provideopportunitiesforcreativity(painting, colouring, drawing, tellingshort stories).
Readtoyourchildeveryday
Teachyourchildherpersonalinormation (name, address, phonenumber)
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Childsspeechisnotunderstoodbyothers
Childisunabletofollowtwo-partdirections
Childhasdicultyholdingapencilorcrayon or stringing beads
Childavoidsactivitiessuchasclimbing,jumping, hopping
Childhurtsanimalsorothersonpurpose; child does not show any eelingwhen she hurts others
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Yourfamilydoctor
Apublichealthnurse(604-233-3150)
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Birth to 12 monthsBab
Learntotalkbylisteningtoothersaround them and then imitating thesounds.
Hearfrombirth.By4daysoldbabiescan recognize their mothers voice. Allnewborns have their hearing tested,shortlyaerbirth.Hearingisessentialor speech and language development.
Respondtotoneofvoiceandfacialexpression even though they do notunderstand our words yet.
Communicatethroughcryingandwillcry diferently i they are hungry, tired orneed to be held.
Begintouselanguagetotrytocommunicate with you between 3 and 8months. Tey coo, chuckle, gurgle, laugh,and babble. Tey communicate morewhen their parents respond and talk withthem. Tey can copy a tone o voice, orfacialexpression,andwillbeoenseenwatching your ace.
Learnby8monthstogetyourattentionby pointing to something or tugging atyou and will persist i their eforts arenot successul. Tey can start to say a ew
words/sounds such as ma ma or ba ba.
12 to 24 monthst.
Know50wordsbyagetwo.
UnderstandsimpledirectionssuchasGogetyoursocks.
Knowtheirownname.
Puttwowordstogether,suchaspuppyrun,daddygo.
sPeech And lAnguAge develoPment
two to threeYeArs oF Aget
Expandthenumberofwordsdramaticallybetween2and3years.eyknowmorethan1000wordsbyage3.
Put2-4wordsentencestogetherconsistently by age 3.
Usewordslikemine,no,Iandme.
Asklotsofquestionsbyage3suchasWhatsthat?orWhy?.
three to FiveYeArs oF AgeP
Knowatleast2000wordsandusetheminlonger sentences up to 8 or more words.
Cantellasimplestoryabouttheirdayordescribe their art work.
Understandthethingsthatarethesameor opposite
Followthreestepdirections
Countto10
Knowtheircolours
Areunderstoodbyotheradults90%ofthe time.
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Read,sing,andtalktoyourchildasyoudo your daily activities such as changingdiapers, eeding, driving in the car.
Makeeyecontactwithyourchildattheirlevel. Listen and allow time or them tonish speaking.
Respondtoyourchildseortstotalkand imitate and expand his words.
Encouragethemtokeeptalkingdont correct them i they say a wordincorrectly. Repeat the word correctly ina new sentence.
Otherchildrenmotivatethemtowant
to talk. Participate in play groups, storytimes and have other children into yourhome.
Speaktoyourchildinthelanguageyouknow best.
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Callearlyifyouareatallconcernedthatyour child is not hearing, understandinglanguage or talking like other childrentheir age. It is important to get help asearly as possible. It may take up to oneyear or your child to be seen or speechtherapy.
Forspeechandlanguageorhearingservices contact Richmond HealthDepartment(604-233-3150).Allservicesare ree and condential.
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Your childs vision Visionisimportanttoyourchilds
learning.
Visiondevelopsinstages.Atbirthbabiescan see and begin to learn to use theireyes. Tey begin to judge distances andlearn eye-hand coordination.
Visionbecomesadult-likebytwelvemonths. By the preschool years yourchild develops vision skills needed oreye-hand coordination, ne motor skills
andlearningtoread.Visiondevelopmentcontinues until about age 8.
Earlyvisionscreeningisimportantin order to detect vision problems orchanges. Some vision problems maybe hard to notice without screening.All children should have their visionscreened at 3 years old or sooner iyour childs amily has a history o eyeproblems.
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Here are ways you can prevent eye injuriesand increase eye saety and eye health oryour child:
Donotletyourchildplaywithsharpitems (i.e. scissors) and think saety when
choosing toys Limittheamountoftelevisionyourchild
watches to no more than one hour perday and keep your child at least 3 meters(8-10feet)fromthetelevisionscreen
Wearawidebrimhatandsunglasses(99-100%UVAandUVBprotection)with wrap around design to cover eyes
Eatfruitsandvegetables;thesecontainvitamins and minerals which are goodor the eyes
Beactiveandchildproofyourhomeandyard
vision And children
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Yourchildcanhavevisionscreeningoran eye exam even i he does not talk orread yet.
eRichmondHealthDepartmentofers ree vision screening or 3 and5yearolds.Forallotherages,visionexams by the eye doctor (optometrist)do not require a reerral and are partiallycoveredbyhealthinsurance.Notalloptometrists see babies, so ask whenmaking an appointment.
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Yourchildshouldseeyourfamilydoctoror eye doctor i you notice any o thesesigns or symptoms.
Red,itchyorwateryeyes
Squinting,rubbingtheeyes,orexcessive blinking
Droopinguppereyelid
Sensitivitytolight
Eyesturnedinorout
Bumpingintothings
Coveringorclosingoneeye
Lackofconcentration
Holdingobjectstooclose
Avoidingactivitiesneedingdistancevision
Avoidingbooksandtelevision
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Tondanoptometristinyourarea, contact the BC Association oOptometrists(604-737-9907)orvisitwww.optometrists.bc.ca
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BuildingheAlthY teethHealthy baby teeth are important to yourchilds growth and development. oothdecay can start as soon as teeth come in. Iyou start good habits early, tooth decay canbe prevented.
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Asaparent,youshouldgetyourmouth
in as good shape as possible. ooth decaybacteria spreads rom you to your child
Ensureyourbabyunlatchesfrombreastor bottle when they all asleep
Cleanyourbabysmoutheverydaywitha damp washcloth
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Useasmall,sotoothbrushtocleantheteeth twice a day now.
Useathinlayerofuoridetoothpastetokeep the teeth strong
Teachyourchildtouseacupassoonasthey can sit up
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Itistimeforadentalvisit.Toothdecay can be stopped i treated early.Your dentist will talk about daily care,teething,uoride,andeatinghabits.eywillletyouknowhowoentheywouldlike to see your child.
Keepbrushingwithtoothbrushanduoridetoothpastetwiceaday
Startteachingthemtousearegularcupnow
dentAl heAlth And children
3 ya a by:
Keepupthegoodeatinghabitsyouhavestarted
Keepupthegoodworkbrushingforyour child - your child wont be able todo a good job brushing his teeth until heis around 8 years old!
Useapea-sizedamountofuoridetoothpaste twice a day now
Yourchildshouldhavealltheirbabyteeth.Iftheteethareclosetogether,ossthem once a day.
Visitthedentistregularly
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InformationonHealthy Kids Beneft(government support or the cost ochildrensdentistry)1-866-866-0800
FindADentistatwww.bcdental.org
Freeoralscreeningandpreventiveservices or children to 6 years oldwho do not have a dentist is availableat Richmond Health Department604-233-3150
Brushandossinfrontof your child to set a goodexample
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If you see dull white, yellow or
brown areas on the teeth
Family dentist
Public Health dental hygienist
If your child sleeps with a bottle
of milk at night after teeth come in
Public Health dental hygienist
Public Health nurse
Public Health nutritionist
If your child is a poor eater Public Health dental hygienist
Public Health nurse
Public Health nutritionist
If your child sips on liquids
other than water often
Public Health dental hygienist
Public Health nurse
Public Health nutritionist
If your child is not cooperative
with daily oral care
Family dentist
Dental hygienist
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more thAn FoodFeeding and mealtimes are important orchildren to grow healthy and strong. Buteeding and mealtimes means much morethan just ood. Feeding is about nurturingthe whole child, their body, mind andheart. It is the way children learn to eelgood about themselves and to trust theircaregivers to care or them. Feeding isabout building the strong relationships thatmake children eel loved, sae and secure.
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Six months o age is the right time to ofernutritious oods. Your baby is then ready tolearn to eat real ood. He can sit up, and histongue can move the ood back to swallow.Learning about new tastes and textures isimportant. Your baby will open his mouthwillingly to try new oods. Ofer healthyiron rich oods, and not junk oods.
Be patient. Children need to try a new oodoenbeforeitisaccepted.Studiestellusthat some young children need to try newfoods10to15timesbeforetheywilleatit. Children learn about ood by touching,licking and tasting. Learning to eat ood ismessy. Over the next 6 months, your babywill rapidly progress rom puree to mashedtothicklumpytopiecesoffood.By1year,
he is learning to eat pieces o amily oodsand not purees. Gradually increasing thetexture o the solid oods so your baby canpractice chewing and swallowing skills.
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Eating together, is a time to connect, a timeto support your childs overall development.Even i your baby is not eating ood, he cansit with you, and enjoy the amily mealtime.By9months,setupregularmealandsnacktimes.Aimfor3mealsand2-3snacksby1year o age.
Always eat with your children and never letthemeatalone.TurntheTVandcomputerof and talk with your child. Te televisionand computer are too distracting and theytake time away rom eating and pleasant
Feeding Young children
conversation. alking to your children atmealtimes shows them you are interestedand care about them. Tey discover andexplore new oods and new eating skills butalso discover and develop language.
I you love eating broccoli, so will yourchildren. Enjoy eating meals together andyour children will ollow your lead. It isyour job to make mealtimes pleasant. So,do not orce eed. Children end up reusingthe ood and eating less. It does not lead togood eating habits, nor does it help developpositive sel-esteem. Let children decidewhich oods to eat and how much. rustthem to know when they are hungry andwhen they have eaten enough. Keep givingthem healthy oods at regular meal andsnack times. Te actual amounts are up tothem. Remember, it is not your job to makeyour children eat.
Pickyeatersarechildrenwhooenrefuseoods or will constantly only eat the sameoods. Parents worry these children are notgetting enough nutrition to grow. But inmostcasestheyare.Infact,50%ofparentsthink their children are picky eaters. But95%ofhealthybabiesandtoddlersmeetalltheir nutritional needs. Relax and take thepressure of yoursel and your child. Modelgood behaviour and your child will ollow.
Children, come in all sizes. Some are short
and thin, others grow much aster andbigger. Babies and toddlers can be healthyat many diferent sizes. Tere is no oneright or exact amount o ood that children
need to grow. What is important is theyenjoy eating a variety o oods and theyhave the energy to play and interact withothers. I you have concerns talk with yourdoctor, public health nurse or communitynutritionist.
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Meat(beef,pork,lamb,goatetc),poultry,sh(lowmercurysh)
Legumessoybeans,kidneybeans,blackbeanslentils,chickpeas,peas,tofu
Eggyolks
Nutsandseeds
Enrichedbabycereals
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Feeding Young children
Birth to 12 months
What your child can do
Sws w f b w f bs b wf, w .
at 6 monthS learning to
Balanceandsitup Reachforfood
Eatwithngers
What you can do
Respondtotheirsignsofhungerbyfeedingthem
Holdthem,andhelpcalmthemsotheyfs
Stopfeedingwhentheyarefull Havefamilymealtimes Eatwithyourbaby Giveironrichfamilyfoods Boostthetextureofthefood Givesafengerfoods,offeracup TurnoffTV,computer;talkwithyour
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What your child iS learning
Trynewfoods Tobeagoodcommunicatorandthatyou s
Theyareimportanttoyou Tocalmthemselveswithhelp Milkisfornutrition,notcomfort Tofeedself Decidinghowmuchtoeat Focusoneatingatmealtimes Mealtimesarefunandfeelgood Whatfoodstheylikeordislike Learningtosipfromacup
1 to 2 YeArs
What your child can do
Feedselfdifferentfoods Startingtouseababysafespoon,fork
Drinkingfromacup
What you can do
Give34healthyfoodsatmeals Give2-3healthysnacksdaily Givesafengerfoods
Givewaternotjuiceforthirst
What your child iS learning
Trynewfoods Dothingsforself Learningtofeedselfandtoaskforhelp Trustyouwillhelpthemiftheyare
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2 to 3 YeArs
What your child can do
Choosewhichfoodstoeat Useswordstoexpressthoughtsand
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Helpoutduringmealtimes
What you can do
Letyourchildseeyouenjoyeatingavarietyofhealthyfoods
Offer3- 4healthyfoodsatmeals Offer2-3healthysnacksdaily Askquestions,listentothereply Encouragepolitebehaviour Offersimpletaskslikeputtingnapkinsonthetable,helpmixasaladoramufn
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What your child iS learning
Learntomakehealthyfoodchoices Knowhowmuchtoeat Newwords Mealtimesarefun Politebehaviouratmealtimes Theyareimportant Arecapable Helpingothersfeelsgood
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whAt istemPerAment?All children are born with their own wayofapproachingtheworldthisiscalledtheir temperament. Tis is your childs ownpersonalstyleorcharacter.Temperamentdescribes how your child likes to interact,explore and learn. emperament varieswith development, time and experiences.
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Each temperament characteristic can rangerom very intense to very mild with most
children alling somewhere in the middle.
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Isyourchildasitterwholikestoexplorewith their hands and likes to sit and take intheworldaroundhim?Or,isyourchildamoverandshakerwhopreferstowrigglein their chair, moves until he drops andtouches anything he can get his hands on.
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Isshealowreactorwhorarelyfusses,ismore subtle or mellow and tolerates lots
ofstimulation?Doessherespondmoremildlyfussingratherthancryingorsmilingratherthanlaughing?Or,issheahighreactorwhorespondsdramaticallyand expresses her eelings with greatintensity (or example, squealing withdelight or showing anger by throwingthings,hittingandshouting)?Asituationforahighreactoriseitherhorribleorgreat.
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Doesheliketokeepitthesame?Doesheneed set routines and thrive on order andpredictability?Doesheneedlotsofsupporttobecomfortableinnewsituations?Doeshe tend to have more temper tantrumsashestrugglestoadapttochange?Forexample, a new pair o shoes, a new
Your childs PersonAlitY
caregiver, or transitioning to a new activitygoingfromplaytimetolunchmaybedicult.Or,doeshetakethingsinstride?Are new riends, new oods, and newclothesinterestingtohim?Doesheadaptwellanywhereyoutakehim?Asababy,didhenapinnoisyrestaurants?Doesheenjoylooking around at new activities and can heamusehimselfeasily?Doeshegowiththeowandndnewroutinesexciting?
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Issheeasilyfrustratedanddoesshegiveupquicklyifsomethingdoesntgoherway?Does she need your attention immediately,and need to eel success early on whentryinganewskill?Ordoessherespondwith crying, throwing things, or justwalkingaway?Or,isshepersistent,andhas an incredible ability to ocus on a taskand stick with it. Does she try things ontheirown,evenwhenthingsaredicult?Is she patient and can she tolerate waitingforlongerperiodsandissheslowertoloseitwhenshedoesntgetherway?
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Isheslowtowarmupandneedstimetofeelcomfortablewithnewpeople?Doeshe preer to be with his parents or primarycaregivers?Ishehappyandcontenttoplay
onhisownandoendoesnotwanttogotoanewfriendshouse?Doesheenjoysocialsituationsandwouldnotbelabelledshy?Does he need more time to get used to asocialsettingandmayneedtoleaveearlier?Or,isheagladtomeetyouchild?Doeshe smile or look others in the eye even asababy?Doesheappearopenandateasewith others and readily make and visit newfriends?Doesheseekoutnewsituationsandfriends,butoenhasdicultyplayingontheirown?
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Learntoacceptandworkwithyourchilds temperament rather than tryingto change. Tis will make both yourlives easier and more pleasant. I youunderstand your childs temperamentyou anticipate what situations will beeasyormoredicultforher.Taketimeto look at the world through your childseyes.
Understandyourowntemperament.Yourtemperamentisoendierentfromyour childs temperament.
Learnhowyourchildstemperamentafects your parenting. For example,somechildrenonlyneedalookfroma parent to stop an of limits behaviour,while others will need more help romyoutoshihisbehaviourfromonething to another. You will learn how toencourage your childs strengths and helphim work with his challenges.
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Yourdoctor
Apublichealthnurseat604-233-3150
Understand and respectyour childs temperamentto foster a stronger parent-childrelationshipandmake
parenting easier and more funfor everyone.
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Building BlocksFor A greAtrelAtionshiPYour relationship is the most importantthing you can ofer your child and willensure that your child grows up to behealthy, happy and productive. So letus take some time to think through ourparenting and play!
Babies can identiy you, their primarycaregiver, at birth by sight, sound and smell.Tey can read your eelings by your acialexpressions. Tey can mimic aces and eelwhat you eel. I they have had enough theyknow to turn away or close their eyes.
By reaching to you or turning away, theysend you a message as to what they want -more communication or more quietness.A new parent needs to learn how her babycommunicates.
Some babies have a harder timecommunicating. Tat can be rustratingbecause you do not know what your babywants. I you get too rustrated, ask or help.
As you read your babys cues, over time,your baby learns you will be helpul and shewill even stop crying when you enter theroom! Your baby knows you can help!
As you continue to understand your babymore, she becomes more attached to you,reaching out to you or help. Changes occurin you too as you eel close to your babyand more competent as a parent.
As you learn what your baby wants andprovide it; as you guide your child saely,
sociAl & emotionAl develoPment
with respect; and as you help her with upseteelings, your child will also treat you withpatience and respect. She will begin tocontrol her eelings. She will look to you orreassurance.
Sometimes things do go wrong! Tis canhappen in many ways, or example:
Achildmayhaveadiculttemperament, developmental delays orbe sick
Aparentcanbeill,stressedorworried
Youmaybepreoccupiedwhichcanimpact your ability to read your baby.
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Childrenneedwarm,sensitivecaregivingroutines in their lives as well as propernutrition, shelter and lots o well directedpraise.
Astheygetolder,childrenneedlimitssetgently but rmly. Sometimes childrensdisappointments and tantrums canstop with distraction and humor. Teyneed a quiet time to calm down, in thisway they learn to calm themselves, animportant skill to have. Parents need tobe consistent in what they limit or a childwill persist. I you and another caregiverhave diferent ideas, talk them out rst or
your child will be conused. Iftantrumsandmisbehaviorpersist,
trained proessionals can help. We all getangry at times and it is best to removeyoursel! Spanking only teaches childrenthat getting physical is okay to solve aproblem and damages their sel-esteem.
Babies do not need us to beperfect, just good enough
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Peopleoenask:Whatabouttheworkingparent?HowcanIbuildagoodrelationship with my child, when Imawayallday?equantitymaynotbethere, but the quality can make up orthis.Getdownontheoorwithyourchild or uninterrupted play time eachday. Let them take the lead in play. Playis their way o communicating with youand makes them eel listened to, so theywill also listen to you.
Weknowwarm,sensitivecaregivingleadsto strong attachment which leads to smartkids who follow home and society rules.
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Sometimes we need support to help us.
Seeyourdoctororpublichealthnursei your eelings are interering with yourdaily lie. Feeling anxious or depressedcan interere with reading yourbabys cues and can afect your childsdevelopment.
Te Richmond Early Childhood MentalHealth Programseeschildrenfrom05years with behaviour problems such assleep disturbance, eeding problems,crying, acting out, anxious behaviours,siblingrivalry,dicultybonding(biological child or post-adoption),
tantrums, trauma, and much more!Te program sees amilies rom manycultures. Tey work with communitypartners such as your childs school ordaycare. Speak to your doctor or a publichealth nurse or a reerral.
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Being sAFetYAwAreMore children in Canada die rom injuriesthan rom any kind o sickness!
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Falls
Choking
Burns
Poisoning
Caraccidents
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inkofyourchildsabilitiesandwhatnew things they are learning. (How aretheymoving?Howtallarethey?Whataretheyinterestedin?)Lookattheworld through your childs eyes. Getdownontheoorandseethingsfromtheir viewpoint. Remember children arenaturally curious, while adults view theworld with caution.
Gothroughyourhomeroombyroomand look or saety hazards.
FAlls
Couldtheyfalldownthestairs,outoftheirchair,othebed?Couldsomething all on them i they pulled acord,orreacheduphigh?Couldtheycrawl up to a ledge and all out thewindow?
choking
Couldtheyndorreachforitemsthatarechokinghazards?Cantheyreachor items such as coins, hard candy andsmalltoys?Forchildren3yearsandunder avoid oods that are chokinghazards such as raw carrots, grapes andpopcorn. Check i items are too smallby dropping them through a toilet paperroll. I they go through, they must bekept away rom your young child.
sAFetY tiPs For children
Burns
Couldtheyburnthemselvesbyreachingor hot liquids and pulling somethingof a stove, tipping your cofee mugor turning on a hot water tap that issetattoohighatemperature?Asafehouseholdhotwatertemperatureis49C(120F).Smokealarmsmustbeinstalledoneveryoor.Checkyoursmokealarm batteries regularly. Put saetyplugs in electrical outlets. Install a reextinguisher.
Poisoning
Couldtheygetintocabinetswherecleaning products or medicines arestored?Cleaningproductscanlooklike juice or pop to children andpills like candies. Install saety lockson cupboards; keep poisons such asmedicines, cleaning products andertilizers in locked cupboards. Removepoisonous plants rom your house andgarden.
cAr Accidents
Couldyourchildbeatriskforinjuryinacaraccident?Allchildrenunder9years must be in an approved car seat ortheir size at all times. Ensure the strapsare secured and t snuggly and the seatis saely installed. Insist your child isalways in a car seat, even in riends andgrandparents cars. Children who alwaysride in car seats learn to like them.
Doasafetycheckofyourhome every 6 months toensure it is safe for your childsdevelopmental stage.
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the imPActoF screen timeelevision, movies and computers, alsocalled screen time, may be a part o yourchilds lie. Studies show that screen timeimpacts how children learn and behave.Research indicates that when childrenwatch a lot o television they are moreverbally and physically aggressive. Tey arealso less creative and are not as strong atproblem solving.
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Setagoodexamplebyspendingyourree time with your amily reading,exercising, playing sports or listening tomusic
Chooseshowsthatarefocusedoneducation or young children
Becarefulifyouleavetheroomduringatelevisionshowtheprogramyouhavechosen may end and be ollowed by anadult program
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Morethan80%ofchildadvertisingocuses on toys, cereal, candy and ast
ood Youngchildrenareunabletotellthe
diference between a program and acommercial
Childrenseeover40,000commercialsper year
Corporationsspendabout$15billioneach year on advertising targetingchildren
emostcommontechniqueusedin childrens advertising is emotionalmanipulation.
children And screen time
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eAmericanPediatricAssociationrecommends that children under the ageof2yearsshouldnothaveanyscreentime.
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Choosetimeswhenyoucanwatchtelevision together so you can talk aboutwhat is real and not real
Chooseprogramsthatallowyourchildto participate through singing, dancingand storytelling
Nomorethan3060minutesaday.
3 5 ya
ChooseprogramsorDVDsthatgetthemmoving and provide un through musicand stories
Talktoyourchildabouttheirfavouritetelevision shows
Havespecictimeswhenthetelevisionisnot allowed on
Beawareofthecontentintelevisionandmovies that show negative behaviourand/or violence
Beawareofmediaproductsadvertisedtochildren
Nomorethan12hoursaday.
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whAt to look ForSelecting a child care acility or your childis one o the most important decisions youramily will make. Tere are many actors toconsider when choosing the right programor your child and your amily.
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Whilesafetyandqualityofcarearehighon every amilys list o priorities, your
amily also has unique needs that youneed to consider in choosing child care,including:
Convenientlocationfromworkand/or home
Hoursofoperation
Cost
Flexibilityofhours(ull-time or part time)
Yourchildslearningstyle,interestsand personality should be consideredwhen choosing child care as the typeo program ofered (play-based,Montessori, Reggio Emilia or specialty,such as French or sports-based) mayenhanceorhinderyourchildsdevelopment and love o learning
Qualitychildcareisindemand!Donotleave your search or child care untilthe last minute. Many amilies starttheir child care search early and puttheir names on waiting lists as soon asthey nd out they are expecting a baby.Waitinglistsareoenmorethanayearlongforlicensedprogramsfor35yearoldsandevenlongerforinfantsandtoddlers!
Trustyourinstinctsifyoufeelthechildcare centre you are considering is a goodtforyourchilditprobablyis!
Finding QuAlitY child cAre
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Richmond Child Care Resource andReerral Centre ofers a ree, multilingualreerral service to child care programsthat match your needs as well asinormation on choosing the best careforyourchild.Staareoenawareo child care programs that may havespaces.Call(604)[email protected] or
more inormation. Te Community Care Facility Licensing
Branch provides a list o all licensed childcare programs on their website, whichis updated monthly. Get a copy o thelist at http://www.rhss.bc.ca or contact alicensingocerat(604)233-3147.
Andbesuretotalktootherparentsword-o-mouth is sometimes the bestway to nd a child care program that willwork or you!
A y ab y ayaby pay a?
BC Child Care Subsidy Service Centre
eChild Care Subsidy is a monthlypayment that helps amilies who qualiy,meet the costs o child care. Tere is alsoaSpecialNeedsSupplementforlow-income amilies who have children withdisabilities or certain medical conditions.For inormation on eligibility and theapplicationprocesscall1-888-338-6622
or visit:http://www.mc.gov.bc.ca/childcare
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Te Supported Child DevelopmentProgram at the Richmond Society orCommunity Livingassists child careacilities with providing quality careor children with extra support needs.Staf work in partnership with amiliesand the child care team to developstrategies and a support plan or yourchild.Contact604-279-7016formoreinormation.
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You Are the mostimPortAnt Personin Your childs liFe Youneedtotakecareofyourselfinorder
to be able to best care or your child
Asaparentyoumaygetstressed,tiredor lonely. Ask or help because parentingis ar too important a job to do alone -support rom amily, riends, neighboursand community programs can help
Childrenlearnwhattheylivesoitisimportant to take care o yoursel and seta good example
Itisimportantthatyouregularlytaketime or yoursel - you are a better personi you take care o yoursel
Timealonewithyourpartnerisalsoimportant - it may take a lot o planningbutitiswellworthitthecostofdinnerand a movie is cheaper than an hour omarriage counselling!
Raisingachildisabigjobfromtimeto time, everybody needs help
tAking cAre oF YourselF
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Many parents get support rom talkingto other parents. Tere are places inRichmond where you can meet otherparentsincludingparent-childdrop-inprograms, parenting workshops, libraryprograms, parks, playgrounds and youraith community. Some programs evenofer ree childminding. Look in theParenting and Learning and Play sectionso the Richmond Programs and Servicessectionstartingonpage50ofthisbooklet.
Make time or yoursel during the day.From minute vacations to plannedactivities, even a ew minutes can help yourelax and eel better about yoursel.
Putyourfeetupfor5minutesanddrinka cup o tea
Takealongbath
Exerciseregularly
Eathealthy
Askafamilymemberorfriendtowatchyour child and go or a walk on your own
Listentomusic
Learnhowtodeepbreathetohelpcalmyoursel
Keepupwithhobbiesandpersonal
interests
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Whenyouaredealingwithanger,domestic violence or post partumdepression
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GetmoreinformationintheRichmondPrograms and Services section startingonpage46ofthisbooklet.
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richmond ProgrAms And services
ChiLD Care
Child Care SubSidy ServiCe Centre
1-888-338-6622www.mcf.gov.bc.caTheChildCareSubsidisamonthlpamentthathelpsfamiliesmeetthecostsofchildcare.Providesinformationoneligibilitandapplicationprocess.
Community Care FaCilitieS liCenSing
VancouverCoastalHealthEnvironmentalHealth604-233-3147www.richmondhealth.caLicensesandmonitorschildcareprogramstoensurecompliancewiththeChildCareLicensingRegulation.Providesinformationandconsultationtoindividualsinterestedinopeninglicensedchildcarefacilities.Offerseducationandinformationtothepublicandchildcarecommunitonearlchilddevelopment,careandeducation,communitdevelopmentandenvironmentsforchildren.RespondstocomplaintsandquestionsregardingchildcareprogramsinlicensedchildcarefacilitiesandinvestigatesprogramsoperatingwithoutanapprovedCommunitCareFacilitiesLicense.
good Shepherd drop-in Centre
10351No.1Road604-275-8473Offerschildminding.Closedinthesummer.Callfor infortion.
riChmond Child Care reSourCeand reFerral Centre
VolunteerRichmondInformationServices190-7000MinoruBlvd.604-279-7020www.volunteerrichmond.caOffersservicestofamiliesandchildcareproviders.Forfamilies:Afreebilingualserviceofreferralstochildcarecentresandassistanceinchoosingthebestchildcareoptions,aswellasinformationaboutcommunitservices,parenting
informationandresources.ParentscanalsopickupChildCareSubsidapplicationformshere.Forchildcareproviders:servicesincludeparentreferrals,consultation,training,supportvisitsandresourcesandequipmentforloan.Seewebsiteforadditionalservices.Ofcehours:Mon,Wed,Thurs,Fri:9:00am-5:00pm;Tue:9:00am-8:00pm.PleasecallforSaturdahours.
riChmond Family Child Care SoCiety
6511GainsboroughDr.604-272-2925Providessupportservices,includingmonthlmeetings,educationalworkshops,rstaidandCPRtraining,andat-costartsuppliesforcaregivers.Providesparentswithgeneralinformationandchildcarereferralsfreeofchargeandatroublelineforparentsandcaregivers.
riChmond mobile Childminding program
RichmondFamilPlace6560GilbertRoad604-278-4336www.richmondfamilplace.caOffersqualiedchildmindersfornon-protsagenciesofferingparentingprograms,workshopsandconferences.
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MaterNaL aND ChiLD heaLth
riChmond health ServiCeS
Formoreinformationpleasegoto:www.rhss.b. or ontt thfollowingservicecenters.
inFantand Child health ServiCeS
604-233-3150Servicesmainclude
Informationaboutgrowthanddevelopment,parenting,immunizations,breastfeedingandntritionFreeimmunizationsHomevisitsChildHealthClinicsKindergartenvisionscreening
audiology program
604-233-3188Servicesmainclude:Hearingscreeningorassessmentprogramsfornewborn,preschoolandschool-agechildrenHearingaidttingsClientandfamileducationConsultationwithotherserviceprovidersCommuniteducationandawareness
breaStFeeding CliniC
604-233-3150Wednesdasfrom10:00-12:00atRichmondHealthDepartment,8100Granville.Callforappointment.
dental program
604-233-3216Providesdentalscreeninganduoridevarnishforchildrenages10months-5earswhodonothaveadentistforregularcare.Callforappointment.
nutrition program
604-233-3150Servicesmainclude:AssessindividualorcommunitnutritionneedsConsultwithcommunitmembersandprofessionalsProvidenutritioninformationandpromotehlthy tin
SpeeChand language program
604-233-3228Servicesmainclude:InitialconsultationFullspeech-languageassessmentTherap,grouporindividualParenteducationPreschool/dacareconsultationCommuniteducationandawareness
riChmond early Childhoodmental health program
604-278-9711ext.4055Serveschildren0to5earsofageandtheirfamiliestopromotechildrensmentalhealthandtotreatbehaviourproblems.Examplesofbehaviourproblemsinclude(butarenotlimitedto):feeding,sleeping,cring,aggression,anxiet,notlistening,potttraining,adjustmenttoadoption,etc.Communitreferralsaccepted.
prenatal ClaSSeS
dols coll604777-6530SucceSS604-279-7180InCantoneseandMandarinRichmondHealthServices604-233-3150Forsingles/teens:Prenatalclassesaretaughtbexperiencedprofessionals.Ahospitaltourisincludedwithsomeclasses.Feesforclassesvarandareadjustedifthereisanancialneed.ClassesofferedinEnglish,CantoneseandMandarin.
healthieSt babieS poSSible
604-877-4673PrenataloutreachprogramoffersfreeandcondentialservicesforpregnantwomeninRichmond.Theprogramoffersexpectantmomsandtheirfamiliesnutrition&prenatallifestlecounseling,opportunitiestomeetotherexpectantmothers,prenatalvitamins,breastfeedinginformation,foodcoupons,labour&deliverinformation,educationaboutsmoking,alcoholordrugconcernsandcommunitreferrals.Includessupportforpregnantouth.
paCiFiC poSt partum Support group
604-255-7999www.postpartum.orgOffersaself-helpprogramandsupporttowomenexperiencingpostpartumdepressionoranxietafterchildbirth.Theprograminvolvestelephonecounselingandweeklsupportgroups.
richmond ProgrAms And services
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LearNiNG aND PLaY
immigrant mother/Caregiverand pre-SChool program
FamilServicesofGreaterVancouver604-279-7100www.fsgv.caAfreeprogramforimmigrantmotherswithoungchildrenwhowanttopracticeEnglish,makenewfriends,learnaboutthecommunitanddiscussthechallengesofparentinginanewcountr.
riChmond Community CentreS
CITyOFRICHMONDCambieCommunitCentre 604-233-8399CitCentreCommunitCentre 604-233-8910HamiltonCommunitCentre 604-718-8055SeaIslandCommunitCentre 604-718-8000SouthArmCommunitCentre 604-718-8060StevestonCommunitCentre 604-718-8080ThompsonCommunitCentre 604-718-8422WestRichmond C ommun it Cent re 604 -718 -8400
Informationonallprogramsofferedatlocalcommunitcentrescanbefoundatwww.richmond.caorpickupacopoftheRecreationandCultureGuideatlibrariesoronity ntrs.
riChmond publiC library
Brighouse (Main)Branch 604 -231-6412IronwoodBranch 604-231-6468StevestonBranch 604-274-2012CambieBranch 604-273-2223www.yorlibrry.Offersfreebabtimes,stortimes,puppetshows,ReadingBuddiesandotherdrop-inprogramsatallbranches.Alsohasathemeboxandtolendinglibrar.Checkwebsiteforprogramsorvisitalocallibrarfordetails.
StrongStart CentreS
mithll elntry Shool12091CambieRoad604-668-6225www.sd38.bc.ca
sosa cgrr elntry Shool4400BlundellRoad604-668-6547
sosa cWoodwardElementarSchool10300SeacoteRoad604-668-6296
Afreedrop-inearllearningprogramsfor
preschool-agedchildrenattendingwiththeirparentsorcaregivers.Includesplabasedactivities,stortime,musicandsnack.Familiescanndoutaboutearllearningandconnectwithotherfamilies.MitchellandGrauerwillbeopenMondatoFridafrom9:00-11:30fromSeptember-June.CallWoodwardforhours.
touChStone Family aSSoCiation
604-279-5599www.tohf.CAP-CLearningTogetheroffersgroupsforparentsandchildrenuptosixearoldtoshareinformation,socializeandlearnmoreaboutparenting,problemsolvingandpersonaldevelopment.
YoUNG PareNts
riChmond ColtS program
RichmondSeniorSecondar7171MinoruBlvd.604-668-6400604-279-7100www.fsgv.caAneducationanddacareprogramforteenparentswhichallowsthemtocompletetheirhighschooleducation.AprogramofFamilServicesofGreaterVancouver.
Kwantlen young parentS program
8771LansdowneRoad604-599-2794www.kwantlen.caOffersatransitiontopost-secondar,assistingoungparentswhowanttoresumetheirhighschooleducation,orbegincollegeoruniversitlevelcourses.TheyoungParentsprogramisofferedattheRichmondCampus.
PareNtiNG
Family ServiCeSoF greater vanCouver
604-279-7100www.fsgv.caOffersparentingworkshopsinEnglish,CantoneseandMandarin.TheImmigrantMotherandPreschoolProgramisafreeprogramforimmigrantmotherswithoungchildrenwhowanttopracticeEnglish,makenewfriends,learnaboutthecommunitanddiscussthechallengesofparentinginanewcountr.
parent ConneCtionS
RichmondFamilPlace604-278-4336www.richmondfamilplace.caParentConnectionsoffersparent-ledgroupsthroughoutRichmondforparentsandcaregivers.Parentsreceivetrainingonhowtorungroupsandfacilitatorsupport.
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riChmond Family plaCe
604-278-4336www.richmondfamilplace.caDrop-inprogramsprovideawelcomingenvironmentforalloungchildrenfrombabiesuptokindergartenagewiththeirparentsorcaregivers.Pla,sing,makenewfriendsandndoutaboutcommunitprograms.Drop-inprogramsofferedthroughoutRichmond.Alsooffersparentandinfantdrop-in,dadsandkidsdrop-in.
ready Set learnRichmondSchoolDistrict604-668-6000www.sd38.bc.caFamiliesandtheirthreeearoldsattendingReadSetLearneventsatlocalelementarschoolsreceiveachildrensbook,aparent/familkit(availablein12languages)andinformationaboutschoolreadinessandcommunitresources.Calltheschooldistrictfordatesandtis.
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604-278-4336www.richmondfamilplace.caJoininteractive,informativeparentworkshopsandclassesinEnglish,CantoneseandMandarin.
OffersfreeparentingsupportandreferralstoallRichmondfamilieswithoungchildren.
SuCCeSS
220-7000MinoruBlvd.604-279-7180www.sss.b.Providesfamillifeeducationandparentinggroups.
touChStone Family aSSoCiation
604-279-5599www.tohf.CantoneseandMandarinSpeakingAsianFamilSupportGroupprovideseducationandsupportforparents,withafocusonculture,parenting
riChmond Family plaCe
604-278-4336www.richmondfamilplace.caOfferscondentialone-to-oneparentsupport.Counsellingforindividual,coupleandfamilissuesisalsoofferedat$20/hour.
riChmond Food banK
5800CedarbridgeWa604-271-5609www.richmondfoodbank.orgGroceriesareavailableweeklinasafeandcondentialplaceforanonewholivesinRichmondandneedsalittlehelp.FeedtheBod,FeedtheMindgiveschildrenhealthsnackpacksweeklandbooksthreetimesaear.StorTimesengagethechildrenandencourageearlreading,whiletheirparentscollectgroceries.NutritiousRecipesDemonstrationsgivesamplesofsimpleandhealthrecipesusingseasonalvegetablesandotherfoodsthatareavailableattheFoodBank.FriendsofChildrenDairProgramgivesfreshmilk,cheese,andeggstochildrenandnursingmothers.SeasonalProgramsinclude:Containerfoodgrowingandvermicultureworkshopsthatshowhowtogroworganicfreshvegetablesandfruitsinbackardsandonbalconies.OurcitdentalhgienistgivesDentalGrabBagsandoralclinicsforpre-schoolchildrenwhodonthaveadentist,andcommunit
nursesofferuinoculationclinicsinthefall.
ChineSe help line
SucceSS220-7000MinoruBlvd.604-279-7180www.sss.b.ProvidesinformationandemotionalsupportinCantoneseandMandarin.7dasaweekfrom10:00amto10:00pm.
touChStone Family aSSoCiation
604-279-5599www.tohf.
TheFamilPreservationProgramprovidesearlinterventiontohelpRichmondchildren,outhandfamilieswhohaveseriousdifcultiesthatcouldberesolvedwithexperthelp.Theprogramincludesfamilandindividualcounselling,crisisintervention,mediation,modelingandcoachingofappropriateparenting,therapeuticplawithchildren,andmarriagetherap.MustbereferredtothisprogrambtheMinistrofChildrenandFamilDevelopment.CallRichmondIntakeServicesat604-660-1044.
skills,sharingexperiences,makingfriends,andbuildingfamillifeandrelationships.CAP-CParentTimeOutforEnglishspeakingparentsandchildrenuptosixearsoldtoshareinformation,socializeandlearnmoreaboutparenting,problemsolvingandpersonaldevelopment.LearningTogetherKindergartenReadinessProgramforchildren4and5earsold.
FaMiLY sUPPort
aND Crisis serViCes
Chimo CriSiS ServiCeS
120-7000MinoruBlvd.604-279-7077www.hiorisis.oChildrensCounselling:Artandplatherapgroupsandindividualcounsellingwithqualiedprofessionalssupportchildrenandouthaged4to18whohavewitnessedviolenceathome.Includescounsellingforparents.Nova TransitionHouse:Asafeshelterforwomenandchildrenwhoareeeingfamilviolence.Providessupport,informationandpracticalassistance.
Family ServiCeSoF greater vanCouver
604-874-2938604-279-7100www.fsgv.ca
Providesprofessionalcounsellingtofamilies,couples,andindividuals.Feesarebasedonaslidingscaleaccordingtoourhouseholdincome.Askfortheintakeworker.ServicesareofferedinEnglish,Mandarin,andCantonese.
miniStryFor Childrenand Familydevelopment
604-660-9260www.gov.bc.ca/mcfassists filis to intin or rsresponsibilitfortheirchildren;investigatesandprotectschildrenfromsufferingneglectorabuse;providesadoptiveservicesforrelinquishingparentsandchildren;andndstemporarresidentialandfostercareforchildreninthecareoftheSuperintendentofFamilandChildrensServices.
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ChiLDreN Who reQUire
aDDitioNaL sUPPort
bC CentreFor ability
2805KingswaAvenueVancouver604-451-5511www.ntrforbility.b.Earlinterventiontherap(birthto5rs),rehabilitationandvocationalservicestochildrenandouthwithphsical,neurologicalanddevelopmentalchallenges.Servicesinclude
phsiotherap,occupationaltherap,speech-languagetherapandsocialworkservicesforeligiblechildrenandtheirfamilies.Limitedfee-for-servicetherapavailableforschoolagechildren.Parentreferralrequired.
Family reSourCeSand Coordination
RichmondSocietforCommunitLiving170-7000MinoruBlvd.604-279-8245www.rsl.orProvidesinformation,resourcesand/orsupporttofamilmemberswhofacetheextraordinarcircumstancesthatcomewithhavingafamilmemberwithadisabilit.
inFant development program
RichmondSocietforCommunitLiving170-7000MinoruBlvd.604-279-7059www.rsl.orServeschildrenfrombirthtothreeearsold,whoareatriskfor,orwhoalreadhaveadelaindevelopment.Servicesmainclude:Homevisitstoencourageprogress,developnewactivitiesandsupportparentsDevelopmentalassessmentsandwrittenreportsPlagroupwithparentparticipationParentworkshopsorsupportgroupsTherapconsultationToandbook-lendinglibrarAssistanceforouandourchildmakingthetransitiontoapreschool/dacareprogramServicecoordination
paCe
604-266-3141Atherapeuticandeducationalcentreforchildrenwithsignicantemotionaland/orbehaviouralchallengesandtheirfamilies.Offersgeneralandchild-specicsupporttopreschoolsandchildcarecentresthroughOutreachSupportServices.
reSpite Care
RichmondSocietforCommunitLiving170-7000MinoruBlvd.604-279-8245www.rsl.orRespitecareprovidersgivefamiliesabreakbspendingafewhoursoranover-nightperiodwiththeirchildwithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Referralrequired.
Supported Child development
RichmondSocietforCommunitLiving170-7000MinoruBlvd.604-279-7010www.rsl.orAcommunit-based,earlinterventionprogramthatprovidespracticalinformation,resources,andstrategiesfortheinclusionofchildrenwithdisabilitiesinchildcaresettingstochildcareprovidersandfamilies.Consultantsassistfamiliesinaccessingchildcareservicesintheir
communit.Referralrequired.
riChmond CareFree SoCiety
604-279-7044Plagroupforchildrenthreeandunder,forfamiliesthatrequireadditionalsupport.Free.Parentsdonotattend.Referralrequired.
heaLth aND saFetY
iNForMatioN
babyS beSt ChanCe
www.health.gov.bc.caBabsBestChanceprovidesup-to-dateinformationonhealthpregnanc,infantcare,andparentingforbabiesupto6monthsofage.BabsBestChance:ParentsHandbookofPregnancandBabCareisdistributedtoallpregnantwomeninB.C.atnodirectcost.
bC ChildrenS hoSpital SaFety program
604-875-2244www.bcchildrens.caHomesafetchecklist;safetremindersandnewsitems;safetproductsavailableforpurchaseandaSafetStationtotouratthehospital.Phoneforsafetproductinformation.
bC health FileS
http://www.bchealthguide.orgEas-to-understandmultilingualfactsheetsonover180healthandsafettopicssuchas:commonillnesses,environmentalhealthconcerns,nutrition,andhealthandsafettips.
bC nurSe line
604-215-4700Provides24-hour,condentialhealthinformationandadvice.Specialltrainednursesanswerquestionsabouthealthtopicsandprocedures,identifsmptoms,andhelpoudecidewhentoseeahealthprofessional.Translationservicesareavailableinover130languages.
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Canada Food guide
http://www.hc-sc.gc.caTheCanadaFoodGuideisnowavailableon10languages
Child paSSenger SaFety inFo line
1-877-247-5551www.tsf-bcaa.comOfferschildseatinformationandchildseatinspectionclinics.OfferedbBCAAandICBC.
ChildSaFe
(EmergencChildCareFirstAidandCPR)1-888-307-7997www.redcross.caTheEmergencChildCareFirstAid&CPRcourse(formerlChildsafe)coversaccidentprevention,basicrstaid,lifesavingskillsandsafetknowledgetohelpparentsandcaregiverscreateasafeenvironmentfortheirchildren,preventinjuriesandknowwhattodoincaseofn rny.
Foodand nutrition inFormation
DialaDietitian:604-732-9191Providesmultilingualinformationonfoodandnutritionfromprofessionaldietitians.Theline
willoperatefrom8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.,MondatoFrida.
newborn hotline
604-737-3737Telephoneinformation&referralserviceanswersparentsquestionsabouttheirbabiesagesbirthtotwo.Staffedbpublichealthnursesknowledgeableinallareasofnewbornandtoddlerhealth,includinginfantandmaternalhealth,infantandchildcare,breastfeeding,andntrition.8:30amto5:30pm,sevendasaweekincludingstatutorholidas.
poiSon Control Centre
Hotline:604-682-5050Providesinformationonpoisonsandtreatment.
riChmond Car Seat program
Appointments604-278-5131Bappointment,reghtersinspectinfantandchildpassengersafetseats,whichalsoincludeboosterseats.Carseatsmustbeinstalledpriortoconductingtheinspection.
SaFe KidS Canada
www.safekidscanada.caCanadiansafetinformation,includingCanadiansafetguidelinesandstandards
toddlerS FirSt StepS
www.health.gov.bc.caToddlersFirstStepsisafreebookthatprovidesinformationtoparentsaboutcaringforchildrenagessixmonthstothreeearsold.ToddlersFirstStepsislledwithimportantinformationandsafettipstohelpparentsandcaregiversnurtureandsupportoungchildren.
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Richmond Children Firstis part o British Columbias early child development (ECD)strategy, committed to developing an integrated system o efective services and supports oryoung children and their amilies at the community level.
Richmond Children Firstbrings together people and organizations who share a commonvision and collective responsibility or the health & well-being o all young children in
Richmond.We ofer you a place or partnership, local inormation and research about young childrenin Richmond, and a group rich with proessional expertise in the early years. We look oropportunities to increase the prole and supports or young children and their amilies, andwelcome your involvement and ideas. Richmond Children First provides you with:
MoreknowledgeaboutyoungchildreninRichmondaswellastheneighbourhoodstheylive in
Tools,suchasmapsandlocalresearchtobuildonyourownexpertiseandknowledge
InformationaboutchilddevelopmentandRichmondprogramsforfamilieswithyoungchildren
Supportofmanycommittedpeopleinavarietyofsectors,likechildcare,health,libraries,recreation, schools, child welare, geographers, amily support programs, and many more.
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visit our website at:www.richmondchildrenrst.ca
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