Diapers, Toilet Training, & Parental Stress

March 31, 2021

According to a 2013 study published in Pediatrics, almost 30% of mothers report diaper need, and this contributes to parental stress, a risk factor for negative health outcomes. As a provider, there are several ways you can help to address this stress. You can connect families to resources, like diaper banks. Helping families toilet train their child may also…Read More

Social Work Month

March 24, 2021

It takes a team to care for children and families. Social workers can be a tremendously valuable asset in providing essential care to families. We are so grateful for the many ways social workers promote strong parent-child relationships and early child development.  We’d like to especially recognize them and express our gratitude this Social Work…Read More

Addressing Sleep Concerns

March 17, 2021

This week is National Sleep Awareness Week. Many parents have questions about sleep or sleep related behavior. Sleep can affect a child’s mental health, behavior and brain development. However, parents may not feel that sleep is a medical issue that should be included in the well-visit. You can help parents manage sleep concerns by always…Read More

The 5 Year Visit: The Growth Mindset

March 10, 2021

Feeling unsure about how to promote development in a visit with a 5 year old?…That’s just because you haven’t mastered this skill…YET! Try including a little something about the growth mindset in your 5 year well-visit! You can explain to families that a growth mindset is the belief that people can get better at things based on…Read More

Separation Anxiety

March 3, 2021

This week’s tip comes from our partners at Zero to Three! Separation anxiety is an expected part of early childhood development, starting around 7-9 months of age. Here’s how to help parents who are struggling with difficult goodbyes: Your baby has gotten used to you as “their” person. You respond when they cry, offer a…Read More