Encourage baby to express themselves and communicate back to you with these tips! View speech and language development milestones by age: ow.ly/w9uX50N8H8O #earlycommunication #speechandlanguage #pediatrictherapy #earlyyears #baby

How does play support a child's resilience? Five experts share their ideas & personal stories about applying the science of play in homes, communities, and crises. @Bustamante_AS Laura Huerta Migus Project Zero BRAC Michael Yogman - via HarvardCenter bit.ly/3kISwF5

Show 7-9 month old babies how to drop toys in a bucket and encourage them to try this on their own. This activity is great for developing hand-eye coordination. Play more 7-9 month baby games: ow.ly/kg7050N8HIg #finemotor #motorskills #occupationaltherapy #babyplay

Early identification and intervention for children with developmental delays or disabilities can improve cognitive and social skills, lead to greater independence and promote family competence and well-being. zerotothree.org/issue-areas/ea…

Remember, it may take up to 15 tries with a new food before a child will eat it. Hang in there! bit.ly/3y0FqG6 #childdevelopment #earlychildhood

What a lovely visual to help bring to focus the emotional needs of pregnant people and their partners.

"Every child deserves an adult who will never give up on them." Ideas via Rita Pierson #Sketchnote via @sylviaduckworth

Almost three years after the pandemic began, families are still struggling. There are multiple shortages happening, from formula to medicine to childcare—and the strain is hitting low-income families the hardest. Via 19thnews bit.ly/3ZaiHDw

We are proud to join the Neighborhood Birth Center for the Midwives & Marshmallows event at the Thomas Dilway House in Roxbury on March 18th! All ages are welcome! Register: …borhoodbirthcenter.networkforgood.com/events/52802-m… #birthequity #birthjustice Neighborhood Birth Center

Even when babies don’t engage in screen use, it can be disruptive when caregivers are distracted by devices. Rahil Briggs, PsyD & Sarah McLaughlin explain in their recent Psychology Today column. #EarlyChildhood bit.ly/3YfYYkL

Did you know? Toddlers start imaginative play as early as 2 years old! As a caregiver, you are your child's most treasured playmate. Here are some ways to nurture a growing world of creativity and exploration, via ZERO TO THREE. #Parenting bit.ly/3ZpsB3Y

How long should baby's #TummyTime sessions be at 2 months of age? Where should baby do a majority of their exercises? View Tummy Time abilities by age: ow.ly/cxJa50Ng43x #motorskills #physio #pediatrictherapy #physed #pe #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy

"For every woman at a senior management level who gets promoted, two women leave their jobs, most citing #childcare as a major reason." #EqualPayDay #ThinkBabies

Early diagnosis and appropriate services for children can make a direct impact on their social & emotional development. Funding infant and early child mental health (IECMH) programs is a solid investment all-around. See what IECMH professionals are saying: bit.ly/3pkdxrv

Strong words from our founder, Evelyn Moore. For Black children to thrive, they must be seen, heard, and supported. This is what drives us to ensure a just and equitable future for Black children and families! #BlackExcellence #UnleashBlackGenius #CelebrateBlackGenius

Did you know that teachers spend an average of $750 out of pocket to equip their classrooms each year - with 30% spending $1,000 or more? The #ClearTheList hashtag makes it easy to help. Hope you’ll join me in purchasing an item or two from a teacher wishlist in the replies below

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

This is IT!!! The Moms Matter Act will be heard on 7/10! Our policymakers need to know that there is a perinatal mental health crisis, and the Moms Matter Act is an important step forward to improve resources in our communities! Be there and let your voice be heard!

The Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act, led by Rep. Lauren Underwood & Ed Markey, makes community-based investments to address maternal and infant health risks associated with extreme heat, air pollution, and other environmental threats. #Momnibus

Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native women had the highest rates of pregnancy-related mortality (that is deaths within one year of pregnancy) between 2016-2018, while Hispanic women had the lowest rate. kff.org/racial-equity-…