As children head back to #school, parents may have some concerns about how they will adapt to a new, potentially stressful academic year. Aliza Pressman, PhD, Co-Founding Director and Director of the MountSinaiParenting, answers some of your questions. bit.ly/32kCEwi

MountSinaiParenting 'Tip of the Week': Food Insecurity is the lack of reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable and nutritious meals. This may lead to poor health status, developmental risks, mental health problems, and poor educational outcomes. bit.ly/2ZGKLSs

1 in 7 women experience mental health disorders during pregnancy with another 1 in 5 women experiencing them postpartum. Learn more about increasing maternal mental health awareness in the The Burke Foundation newsletter #StartingEarly #MMHweek2021 newsletter.burkefoundation.org

Our newsletter #StartingEarly is out! This week we explore how positive, nurturing relationships can buffer adversity. We sit down with early childhood expert @143neighbor, examine innovation at MountSinaiParenting, & welcome Renee BoyntonJarrett to our Board. newsletter.burkefoundation.org

"To treat the whole child, we must model positive parenting techniques & support caregivers in building nurturing relationships with their kids...MountSinaiParenting Keystones curriculum helps residents deliver that kind of care"- Dr. Ramachandran. Read more: newsletter.burkefoundation.org

Top child health experts from across the country are creating a series of videos that provide important information for parents to watch at each doctor’s appointment. But we can’t do it without real parents like you! Submit your videos and advice to mountsinaivideoproject.org.

#StartingEarly is back! This week we look at NJ's newly enacted universal home-visitation program, AAP News' important guidance on strengths-based responses to mitigate toxic stress, and MountSinaiParenting's parent video series. Read on! NJ Department of Children and Families Tammy Murphy newsletter.burkefoundation.org

#Peds providers: Wish you had more time in your well-child visit to discuss typical development, behavior and anticipatory guidance? Meet Sparks, a free video curriculum for parents that pairs with each checkup from birth-5. MountSinaiParenting #MedTwitter sparksvideoseries.com

We'll be at the AAP NCE this weekend! Will you? Join us for one of two sessions on how to promote safe, stable, nurturing relationships and child development during well-child visits!

It was great attending the #AAP2023 conference and meeting so many providers who are interested in promoting safe, stable, nurturing relationships and child development! Providers, in case you missed us, you can sign up for all of our free resources: parenting.mountsinai.org/providers/

A strong parent-child relationship, and a sensitive response, is the best way to help young children manage fears. Here's how to discuss handling fears with families at your next visit: youtube.com/watch?v=CpWDCt…

Exciting news! We're expanding our team and looking for dedicated individuals to join in our mission to transform the way pediatric healthcare is delivered. Apply now: lnkd.in/eaS3_gUY

A new pilot study suggests that postpartum depression may be more common in fathers than previously believed. Providers, you can include fathers in screening for PPD or anxiety in early visits: …pregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Though many parents worry about confusion or delays related to multiple languages being used in the home, you can reassure them of the many benefits: youtu.be/T34rvpi0qRs

With toddlers on the move in a whole new way, it’s time for families to address new dangers in their homes. Here's how you can discuss creating a "yes" environment with families: youtu.be/bxtLvvfCxtA

How can you discuss babyproofing with families? Dr. Blair Hammond, our co-founding director, walks us through how she promotes a “yes” environment in her well-child visits with toddlers! vimeo.com/886616747/f7eb…

When children are intrinsically motivated, it means they are eager to do and perform based on their own pleasure in accomplishment, rather than the appeal of external rewards: youtu.be/IgK_Yn-mqbo

How do you promote intrinsic motivation in the visit? Dr. Blair Hammond, our co-founding director, walks us through how she models intrinsic motivation for families!

Research shows that eating together as a family, and engaging in conversation and connection, at least 4 times a week can: *Encourage healthier eating habits and reduce obesity *Support improved academic performance *Increase self-esteem for children youtu.be/4rziiw7vFUc

How can you discuss the importance of family meals in your well-child visits? Dr. Blair Hammond, our co-founding director, walks us through how she discusses the importance of taking a moment to connect each day.