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After your child's IUD insertion: Information for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125241
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. BC Children's Hospital , 2023.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-IUD-instructions.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
How to care for your child at home, after your child gets an intrauterine device (IUD). Includes when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-IUD-instructions.pdf
Corporate Author
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
PDF; 2 pages
Subject
Contraceptive Devices
Abstract
How to care for your child at home, after your child gets an intrauterine device (IUD). Includes when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
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Fractures, casts and splints: Information for Parents and Caregivers after your visit to the Emergency Department

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111648
Orthopedic Clinic, Emergency Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1011_cast_splint.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1011
This pamphlet describes common fractures, how bones heal, different kinds of casts and splints, how to take care of the injured limb, and information about how the cast is removed.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1011_cast_splint.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view.
Corporate Author
Orthopedic Clinic
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF file: 8 p.
Subject
Cast Care
Fractures
Splints
Abstract
This pamphlet describes common fractures, how bones heal, different kinds of casts and splints, how to take care of the injured limb, and information about how the cast is removed.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1011
Images
URLs
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Toddler's first steps: A best chance guide to parenting to parenting your 6-to-36 month-old child

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124166
HealthLinkBC , 2022.
URL
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps
Material Type
Website
Online
Toddler's First Steps provides trusted information on how to nurture the healthy development of your child. As your child grows, they will learn and change at an amazing speed. This resource provides guidance on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encount…
  1 url  
URL
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps
Publisher
HealthLinkBC
Publication Date
2022
Subject
Pregnancy
Toddlers
Parenting
Child Health - Diet/Nutrition
Child Development
Childcare
Abstract
Toddler's First Steps provides trusted information on how to nurture the healthy development of your child. As your child grows, they will learn and change at an amazing speed. This resource provides guidance on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encounter new experiences such as the arrival of a new baby or entering child care. You will also find information on where to find additional resources to support you and your family.
Language
English
Chinese
French
Arabic
Farsi (Persian)
Punjabi
Spanish
Tagalog
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124819
Sesame Street. , 2022.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Material Type
Online
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Corporate Author
Sesame Street
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Children's Emotions
Parenting Toddlers
Abstract
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124820
Sesame Street. , 2022.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.sesameworkshop.ResilienceThinkBreathDo&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.sesameworkshop.ResilienceThinkBreathDo&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Sesame Street
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Children's Emotions
Parenting Toddlers
Abstract
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Autopsy information for parents

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BC Children's and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW020_AutopsyInformationforParents.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
CW020
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW020_AutopsyInformationforParents.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Children's and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF, 4 p.
Subject
Death and Dying
Autopsy
Notes
CW020
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
CW020
URLs
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Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124787
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124788
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Going home with your baby : Information for new parents

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122874
Maternal Newborn Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1455_GoingHomeWithYourBaby.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1455
As a new parent you may have questions about what to expect following the birth of your baby. This booklet is organized to follow your journey through the hospital immediately following delivery and provides information for when you and your baby are home.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwome…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1455_GoingHomeWithYourBaby.pdf
Corporate Author
Maternal Newborn Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF: 20 p.
Subject
Infants
Abstract
As a new parent you may have questions about what to expect following the birth of your baby. This booklet is organized to follow your journey through the hospital immediately following delivery and provides information for when you and your baby are home.
This booklet is a companion to the bcwomens.ca website.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1455
Images
URLs
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Twins, triplets and more : Resource guide for multiple pregnancy and parenthood

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106695
Leonard, Linda G. Vancouver, BC: University of British Columbia , 2020. The final edition.
URL
https://nursing.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/files/event/attachments/TwinsTripletsMoreGuide2020%20.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This resource guide is designed for multiple birth families living in Canada, particularly those in British Columbia and the Lower Mainland. Includes information on multiple birth statistics, nutrition and multiple pregnancy, pregnancy at-home care programs, safety, telephone support, and other res…
  1 url  
URL
https://nursing.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/files/event/attachments/TwinsTripletsMoreGuide2020%20.pdf
Author
Leonard, Linda G.
Corporate Author
School of Nursing, University of British Columbia
Edition
The final edition
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 39 pages
Subject
Multiple Births (includes twins, triplets etc.)
Parenting Multiples (includes twins, triplets etc.)
Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Infant Feeding
Infants
Parenting
Abstract
This resource guide is designed for multiple birth families living in Canada, particularly those in British Columbia and the Lower Mainland. Includes information on multiple birth statistics, nutrition and multiple pregnancy, pregnancy at-home care programs, safety, telephone support, and other resources.
Notes
SUBJECT Parenting Infants & Toddlers
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online

Copies

Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
URLs
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Parent and family checklist: Transitioning responsibly to adult care: Youth quiz

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114701
ONTRACBC, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1942_ONTRAC_ParentFamilyChecklist.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1942
A guide for parents and families to support their youth (12-24 years old) in the planning and preparation for adulthood and adult health care.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1942_ONTRAC_ParentFamilyChecklist.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
ONTRACBC
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Youth Health
Abstract
A guide for parents and families to support their youth (12-24 years old) in the planning and preparation for adulthood and adult health care.
Notes
BCCH1942
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1942
URLs
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Information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus or RSV

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110810
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95_RSV_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95
Provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95_RSV_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
Provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95
Images
URLs
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Information for parents about Synagis

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112009
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96_RSV_Synagis_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96
This pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96_RSV_Synagis_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96
Images
URLs
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Information for parents about Synagis (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112259
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96P_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-P
In Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96P_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
In Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-P
Images
URLs
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Information for parents about Synagis (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112260
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96Ch_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-TCh
In Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96Ch_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
In Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-TCh
Images
URLs
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Information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus or RSV (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112261
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95P_RSV_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95-P
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95P_RSV_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95-P
Images
URLs
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Information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus or RSV (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112262
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95TCh_RSV_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95-CH
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95TCh_RSV_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95-CH
Images
URLs
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A parent's information guide: Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in the NICU

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113051
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW948_PICC_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW948
This pamphlet provides information about a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW948_PICC_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Catheterization
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW948
Images
URLs
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Parent information: Flu and your baby

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111248
Neonatal Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW862_ParentInfoFluAndYourBaby_2014.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW862
This pamphlet provides information for new parents about the flu, precautions they can take to protect their baby from the flu virus, and what will happen if you or your baby gets the flu while staying in the hospital.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW862_ParentInfoFluAndYourBaby_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Neonatal Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Influenza
Immunizations-Children
Infants
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information for new parents about the flu, precautions they can take to protect their baby from the flu virus, and what will happen if you or your baby gets the flu while staying in the hospital.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW862
Images
URLs
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Grandparents raising grandchildren: A legal guide

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111380
Parent Support Services Society of BC, University of Victoria School of Social Work. [Victoria, BC?]: Parent Support Services Society of BC; University of Victoria School of Social Work , 2014.
URL
www.parentsupportbc.ca/for-grandparents/
Material Type
Online
This book is of use to grandparents as well as the professionals and legal service providers that support them. It is based on interviews with nearly 200 grandparents across the; province of British Columbia who have had to deal with the issues and challenges of raising their grandchildren. It prov…
  1 url  
URL
www.parentsupportbc.ca/for-grandparents/
Corporate Author
Parent Support Services Society of BC
University of Victoria School of Social Work
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Parent Support Services Society of BC; University of Victoria School of Social Work
Publication Date
2014
Subject
Parenting Grandchildren
Legal Works
Abstract
This book is of use to grandparents as well as the professionals and legal service providers that support them. It is based on interviews with nearly 200 grandparents across the
province of British Columbia who have had to deal with the issues and challenges of raising their grandchildren. It provides legal information, useful tips and also lists community resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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