Learn how to use observation, narration, and the invitation to parents to offer their perspectives on their child’s development as a way to support children who are experiencing overwhelming emotions. Explore the power of using the behavior of a child as our language with families and providers through observation, narration, and the invitation to parents

BARNARD CENTER FREE LECTURE SERIES Caregivers of NICU infants are at significantly higher risk of perinatal mental health challenges which can impact early relational health and infant development, particularly feeding – a complex, relationship-based process that can become a source of immense stress for families.  Every family who leaves the NICU should have the support

Parents and caregivers seek support with and for their young children most often due to children’s challenging behaviors. While we know that behaviors have meaning, how the behaviors make us feel and how we understand them can prevent us from staying present and attuning to the needs of children who are exhibiting challenging behaviors. This

Boston Children's Hospital's Leaders in the Field Webinar Series The first Wednesday of each month from 1-2 pm PT. Speakers announced one week before the event. Register now.

We invite Native parents, teachers, and caregivers, along with those working with Native children and families and those interested in the work of raising our Indigenous children, to join us for the second season of Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige-babies, a BTC Family-to-Family Real Talk virtual conversation series! All are welcome! This season, we will have

In so many classrooms, languages are taught by taking English songs and translating them into another language. Join us to explore the power of Indigenous sounds, songs, and beats in the teaching and learning environment: What possibilities exist for educators of Native early learners to use Indigenous songs, Indigenous rhythms, and Indigenous beats as part

Presenter will center Indigenous (Navajo) Attachment and Caregiving through Storytelling and Life Wonder-ing. The importance of spirituality and honoring self in intergenerational healing...  (story is still being told) Facilitated by Dawn A. Yazzie, MA, NCC  - Founding Director Dził Nitsaa Consulting and Services, LLC Register now

This episode’s conversation will be delivered in English with live Spanish translation. In this episode, we explore machismo and traditional beliefs about masculinity — where these ideas come from, how they’ve shaped our culture, and how they impact the way children grow, learn, and relate to one another. We’ll look at how these cultural norms

Parents and caregivers seek support with and for their young children most often due to children’s challenging behaviors. While we know that behaviors have meaning, how the behaviors make us feel and how we understand them can prevent us from staying present and attuning to the needs of children who are exhibiting challenging behaviors. This

Refresher - Building on Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes (PICCOLO) Audience: This refresher course is a high-level review of the 3/4-part training. It is designed for home visitors or supervisors who have completed the full PICCOLO training within the last five years. Learning objectives: After completing this training, participants will

In the field of IECMH we acknowledge the importance of community in our work with young children and their families, but what does it really mean to truly embody and practice authentic community connections as a central part of our Healing Justice work in IECMH? In this workshop: We will introduce and discuss how community mental

Perinatal Mental Health in Practice: Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) is open to all home visitors and supervisors who carry a caseload. In this one-hour session, facilitated by Mia Edidin LICSW, home visitors and supervisors receive real-time support and learning opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in case consultation and resource sharing, ensuring

Home Visitor Peer Connections provide an open space for home visitors across the state to connect with each other about their work. During this time there will be a focus on the Washington state Home Visiting Core Competencies. Competencies are observable actions that require a combination of knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to perform a

How do we stay true to our values in justice and liberation as caregivers in this moment of uncertainty and chaos? Surviving under systemic oppression might leave you with so little bandwidth to be intentional in raising your little ones even when you know all too well that “liberation starts at home.” How do we