Child Development

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What is a Nuclear Family?
Living away from other family members
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What is an Extended Family?
Different generations living near eachother
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What is a Single-Parent Family?
One parent looks after the child
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What is a Foster Family?
Cared for temporarily by another family
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What is an Adoptive Family?
Legally & permanently belonging to another family
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What is a Shared Care Family?
Parents separated but share care equally
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What does 'Looked After Children' mean?
Being looked after in a residential home
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What is a 'Step Family'?
New partnerships with existing children
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What is Same Sex Couples?
Couples of same sex in a relationship
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What is 'Childcare Provision'?
The child goes to day care so the parent can workk
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What does 'Multi-cultural' mean?
A mix of different cultures
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What does 'Ethnic minority' mean?
A group with common features, race, for example
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What is a 'Lifestyle'?
The way we live
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What is 'pre-conceptual care'?
Preparations made to concieve
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What does 'Feet to Foot' mean?
Laying a baby to sleep so they can't wriggle down the crib
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What does 'Layette' mean?
Clothing and bedding for the newborn baby
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What is a 'Risk Assessment'?
Checking for possible dangers
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What does 'Convulsion' mean?
Violent shaking or spasm
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What is an Extended Family?

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Different generations living near eachother

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What is a Single-Parent Family?

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Card 4

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What is a Foster Family?

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Card 5

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What is an Adoptive Family?

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