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describes how the fact sheets were developed, fact sheet descriptions,
and a list of the authors and reviewers. |
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child development from birth to 8 is laid out in a grid that
describes physical, cognitive, social, and communication development. |
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describes different types of relationships and explores the
long-lasting benefits of healthy relationships. |
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discusses how children’s relationships are shaped by
the relationships children form with their parents. Describes
four attachment styles, how the styles affect the child’s
emotional state and sense of self worth, and how children arrive
at various relationship styles. |
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focuses on types of disruptions and describes common behaviors,
thoughts, and feelings children experience when they are separated
from their parents. |
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discusses how to help grandchildren communicate, problems
in communication, and how behaviors are a way of communicating
for children. |
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explains possible reasons for behavior problems and suggests
ways to work through them |
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discusses ways to help grandchildren maintain contact with
their parents and strategies for good visits; also, discusses
ways to help children make a positive transition to the changes
in their life. |
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looks at ways of breaking negative patterns and reinforces
positive ones. It also looks at depression among grandparent
caregivers, how it can affect the grandchild’s well-being
and where to turn for support. |
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listing of books for grandparents and grandchildren, web resources,
and national organizations that can provide helpful and accurate
information on raising grandchildren. |
