Introduction About this booklet This booklet shares stories, cultural practices, and knowledge about parenting and caring for First Nations, Inuit and Metis children aged 6-12 years. The beliefs and practices included in this resource were shared by First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples living in Manitoba. The information contained in this booklet is intended to support you in becoming the parent that your children need during their middle years of growth and development. Learning effective parenting skills will have a positive impact on your children’s self-esteem, school achievements, brain development, and healthy behaviours. This includes learning about how you can strengthen your relationship with your children and help them learn about the importance of maintaining strong connections to extended family and community. Throughout this booklet, you will find highlighted textboxes with links to additional resources that you can check out for more information about the subject matter. At the end of this booklet, there is also a list of organizations that offer a wide range of culturally-appropriate programs, resources and services to help you achieve the best possible outcomes for your children aged 6-12 years.
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