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Helping Foster and Adoptive Families Cope with Trauma
Publisher(s):The purpose of this guide is to support adoptive and foster families by strengthening the abilities of pediatricians to: 1) identify traumatized children, 2) educate families about toxic stress and the possible biological, behavioral, and social manifestations of early childhood trauma, and 3) empower families to respond to their childs behavior in a manner that acknowledges past trauma but promotes the learning of new, more adaptive reactions to stress.
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January 2007
The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds
Publisher(s):Report describes the healthy aspects of free and unstructured play, noting that it is essential for helping children reach important social, emotional, and cognitive developmental milestones as well as helping them manage stress and become resilient.
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August 2004
Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence: Consensus Recommendations for Child and Adolescent Health
Publisher(s):Futures Without Violence, Family Violence Prevention Fund, Child Witness to Violence Project (CWVP), National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
This document highlights the need for child health care providers to become actively involved in domestic violence prevention and provides recommendations for regular and universal screening for domestic violence in child health care settings.
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A Smart Guide to Kid's TV
Publisher(s):Along with reading, playing and time spent with caregivers, the right mix of children's television can spur curiousity, discovery and lots of fun. Provides links to additional information about the effects of television watching on children.
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Trauma Toolbox for Primary Care
Publisher(s):This toolkit provides information for primary care providers to promote understanding of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and encourage providers to screen for ACEs and other traumatic events
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The Internet and Your Family
Publisher(s):This brief article provides information to help teach children the basics of the Internet, including how to keep safe. Includes age-based guidelines for children's internet use.