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This chapter will address two essential components in developing culturally competent and effective supports for parents, specifically the importance of the following: (a) understanding and appreciating cultural differences and commonalities in parenting beliefs, values, expectations; and (b) encouraging providers to conscientiously engage in cultural humility. The worldview of American Indian and Alaska Native cultures, and the influence on parenting, will be highlighted.
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Harper Browne, C., Castro, C., Lucier, P. (2016). Honoring Parenting Values, Expectations, and Approaches Across Cultures. In: Shapiro, C., Harper Browne, C. (eds) Innovative Approaches to Supporting Families of Young Children. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39059-8_3
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