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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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4 Growing Together 2008 Growing Together 2008 5

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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

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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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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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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.

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Expandthenumberofwordsdramaticallybetween2and3years.eyknowmorethan1000wordsbyage3.

Put2-4wordsentencestogetherconsistently by age 3.

Usewordslikemine,no,Iandme.

Asklotsofquestionsbyage3suchasWhatsthat?orWhy?.

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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

w a p Formoreinformationaboutthefreevision screening program, please contactthe Richmond Health Department(604-233-3150)

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 nurse

Public Health nutritionist

If your child is a poor eater Public Health dental hygienist

Public Health nurse


If your child sips on liquids

other than water often


Public Health nurse


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

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Nutsandseeds

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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

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Feedselfdifferentfoods Startingtouseababysafespoon,fork

Drinkingfromacup

What you can do

Give34healthyfoodsatmeals Give2-3healthysnacksdaily Givesafengerfoods

Givewaternotjuiceforthirst


Trynewfoods Dothingsforself Learningtofeedselfandtoaskforhelp Trustyouwillhelpthemiftheyare

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Choosewhichfoodstoeat Useswordstoexpressthoughtsand

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What you can do

Letyourchildseeyouenjoyeatingavarietyofhealthyfoods

Offer3- 4healthyfoodsatmeals Offer2-3healthysnacksdaily Askquestions,listentothereply Encouragepolitebehaviour Offersimpletaskslikeputtingnapkinsonthetable,helpmixasaladoramufn

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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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Sometimes we need help to understand orrelate to our child. I you have questions orconcerns speak to:

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.

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ChooseprogramsorDVDsthatgetthemmoving and provide un through musicand stories

Talktoyourchildabouttheirfavouritetelevision shows

Havespecictimeswhenthetelevisionisnot allowed on

Beawareofthecontentintelevisionandmovies that show negative behaviourand/or violence

Beawareofmediaproductsadvertisedtochildren

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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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Whenyouarestressed,tiredorlonely

Whenyouaredealingwithanger,domestic violence or post partumdepression

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erearepeoplewhowilllistenandhelpyou or ree.

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.



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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.


604-279-5599www.tohf.CantoneseandMandarinSpeakingAsianFamilSupportGroupprovideseducationandsupportforparents,withafocusonculture,parenting


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.


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.

Richmond Programs and Services

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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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