Foundations of IECMH
VirtualFridays 5/30, 6/6, 6/13,6/20, 6/27 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Infant and early childhood mental health includes the capacities for developing enjoyable, trusting relationships with others; experiencing, communicating, and managing a range of emotions; and playing and learning. Nurturing relationships with loving, capable, consistent caregivers provide the context for developing these abilities, which create
Partnering with Fathers
VirtualFathers bring unique ways of parenting that offer important benefits for children’s development, learning, and well-being. Whether living together or romantically involved — or not — when two caregivers are raising a child and able to complement the gifts that each of them can bring, everyone benefits. Join us next week for a two-part online
Newborn Behavior International Leaders in the Field Webinar Series
VirtualBoston 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.
DC: 0-5 Clinical Training
June 6, 13, & 20 | 9am – 1pm Trainers: Lily Baldwin-Garduno, MS, LMHC, CMHS, NBCC and Mary Virginia Maxwell, MEd, LMHC Register now.
“We aren’t at risk for not learning English!” – What Can We Learn from Indigenous Language Immersion Efforts in Early Learning Settings?
VirtualWe 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
The Power of Codesign
VirtualJoin Nurture Connection Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:30pm PST for a conversation about the power of codesign, and how parent partnership supports practice transformation in early childhood ecosystems. Attendees will learn how researchers, practitioners, and parents worked together to develop Reach Out and Read’s recent Parent/Caregiver-Clinician Relationship Survey, a validated assessment tool
Honoring our Bodies and Collective Healing: Moving from Burnout to Sustainability
VirtualPlease join us for an enlightening workshop: "Honoring our Bodies and Collective Healing: Moving from Burnout to Sustainability," specifically designed for infant and early childhood service providers, managers, and home visitors. As IECMH providers, we understand the unique challenges you face in your daily work with young children and families. We acknowledge your important role
Supporting children with alcohol and/or drug exposure and their families: An informed approach to intervention and supports
VirtualPrenatal substance exposure (PSE) can have long-term impacts on a person’s development and supporting children and families impacted by PSE requires a shift from traditional approaches in parenting, therapy intervention, and family support. Approximately 1 infant is diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome every 24 minutes, and about 1 in 7 pregnant people report drinking alcohol.
Supporting Gender Diversity with Young Children
VirtualGender diversity is an aspect of human development that has existed around the globe, in all ages, for millennia. As professionals supporting children’s social, emotional, and physical well-being, we need to know and understand ways to support gender diversity from the beginning of life. Attendees will explore and discuss gender socialization, gender development and gender
Now or Never: How You Can Defend Babies’ Food and Healthcare Today
VirtualGet clear, up-to-the-minute information about what’s happening in Congress. Learn how these cuts would impact real families and early childhood professionals. Find out what you can do next to fight back against the largest spending cuts to babies' food and healthcare access in history. Register now.
“I Am Never Enough” – Addressing the Infant and Early Childhood & Broader Mental Health Workforce Crisis
VirtualThis presentation and reflective conversation seek to create a space for open dialogue about the mental health workforce crisis and the contributing factors. Together we will explore relational possibilities to addressing contributors to the crisis while also improving engagement and service outcomes for children and families. A systemic pivot is long overdue that moves the
Strengthening Families Webinar
VirtualJune Strengthening Families webinar featuring Churmell Mitchell — father, speaker, advocate, and now author and game creator! Churmell will share the story behind his soon-to-be-released board game, Emotions You Know — created for real feelings, real kids, and real connection. Discover how this engaging new tool helps children and adults express themselves and build social