Understanding Child Development and Managing Feelings
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Overview
Foster/resource caregivers can support their children by understanding developmental milestones and emotion regulation, a key to building resilience. Download this guide which highlights specific videos, talking points, and resources that can be used to support foster/resource parents. Note there is a separate guide to support adolescent development.
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