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Governor Hochul announces first-ever New York State report on maternal mental health Governor Hochul has announced the release of New York State’s first-ever maternal mental health report.

Thank you @governor.ny.gov for being a steadfast advocate for babies and their families. We love seeing policymakers prioritizing maternal mental health and investing in proven programs like @healthysteps.bsky.social

Stable, nurturing relationships in the first few years of life are key to a child's healthy development. 👩‍🍼 So, how do we make relational health part of the standard of care in our country?

Learn how HealthySteps and others are advancing #ERH ➡️ www.apa.org/monitor/2025...

Governor Wes Moore is joining the LEARN Conference 2025.
He’s leading bold change for babies, families and the future.
Hear how the ENOUGH Act is reshaping what’s possible.
Don’t miss this moment: https://bit.ly/4o3mTBb

#LEARNwithZTT

Getting sustainable funding through Medicaid reimbursement may be difficult in a state that is poised to end funding for a pilot that uses Medicaid dollars for nonmedical health needs of rural residents. Full story at www.nchealthnews.org

These milestone kits include toys and guides (English & Spanish) for each stage of development from age 0-3.

They combine the expertise of HealthySteps + Lakeshore Learning and are a great resource for early childhood programs to use with families! www.lakeshorelearning.com/search/produ...

Pediatric practices with HealthySteps all conduct universal screening for maternal depression and social-emotional development. And they make sure new parents and caregivers get the support they want and need to help address any current or emerging challenges.

Yes, Mental Health Includes Babies The perinatal period and a baby's first few years of life are critical for lifelong mental health.

Go deeper on this topic with this helpful explainer from @zerotothree.bsky.social: www.zerotothree.org/resource/yes...

YouTube video by CBS Mornings Pediatricians urge mental health screening for children starting in infancy

Do babies and toddlers have "mental health"? (Yes!)
Why is it so important to do mental health screenings from birth? And how does that even work?

Check out this great segment from @cbsmornings.bsky.social! www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1th...

Helping Families Grow and Thrive Throughout her career, Bernadette has remained steadfast in her work to help others. Learn more about her journey and the impact she is making as a Healthy Steps Specialist in New York.

Hear from a key member of that team about her journey to HealthySteps and how she makes a difference for families in her community: www.zerotothree.org/story/helpin...

Thank you for your support and investment in NY's children, families, and health care providers! We love to see recognition of hard-working and dedicated HealthySteps teams like the one at Ellis Medicine. ❤️

@philsteckny.bsky.social

Under Trump, an increasingly isolated life for kids in immigrant families As deportation efforts and anti-immigrant rhetoric ramp up, kids are feeling more isolated, losing benefits and risking long-term detriments.

Children of immigrant parents are dealing with increasing uncertainty and isolation. Dr. Polk, pediatrician and HealthySteps physician champion, shares what she's seeing with her patients. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/ea...

PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.

We need your vote! ZERO TO THREE's SXSW EDU 2026 panel — Reimagining Early Learning in an Age of Funding Cuts — could be on the big stage. 🤩

Click ♥️ next to our title by Aug 24. Takes 2–3 mins! Every vote counts. tinyurl.com/zttsxsw

#SXSWEDU #EarlyLearning #VoteNow @zerotothree.bsky.social

As a HealthySteps Specialist, Latasha provides information and support to help caregivers make the best decision for their child.

Latasha and other HealthySteps Specialists share how they navigate vaccine hesitancy: www.zerotothree.org/resource/wha...

#NIAM #ImmunizationAwarenessMonth

Coping with Change Children vary in how they cope with and tolerate both everyday changes, like a new jacket, and larger changes, like moving to a new house. Children vary in how they cope with and tolerate both everyda...

Back-to-school season can mean navigating changes with your little ones. Try these tips to ease transitions: www.zerotothree.org/resource/cop...

@zerotothree.bsky.social

Buzzwords Explained: Trauma-Informed Care Responsive care gives kids security. Whether in classroom or clinical settings, learn more about what trauma-informed care looks like.

What is trauma-informed care? Why does it matter, and what does it look like for babies and toddlers?

@zerotothree.bsky.social experts explain: www.zerotothree.org/resource/buz...

Caring for Caregivers: Shining a Light on Mental Health in Early Parenthood Image Over the last 15 years, awareness around postpartum depression (PPD) has continued to grow. To that end, in 2010 and 2015, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Ob...

New parents face some of the highest rates of depression. Yet only half who want help are able to access it.

We need ongoing support, screening & care.

More @policylabchop.bsky.social:
policylab.chop.edu/blog/caring-...

📢 Funding Alert: The NY Office of Mental Health is supporting the expansion of the HealthySteps program in pediatric primary care! 🧒🏽🏥

Up to 44 awards available statewide. Apply ASAP—no deadline extensions.
omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/2...
#EarlyChildhood #Pediatrics #NYHealth #FundingOpportunity

Some states rebrand Medicaid to reduce stigma. That's confusing recipients Many states rebranded their Medicaid programs years ago to reduce stigma — MassHealth in Massachusetts, for instance — but some research shows that the name changes have confused recipients.

Millions could lose Medicaid coverage because of the federal budget bill. But many Americans may not even know that they're on Medicaid.
www.npr.org/2025/07/06/n... @npr.org

YouTube video by Mailman Center for Child Development Developmental & Behavioral Health Prevention & Promotion in Early Childhood: The Power of Pediatrics

How can we unlock the power of #pediatrics for developmental and behavioral health in early childhood?

Watch @rahilbriggs.bsky.social's Grand Rounds presentation for U Miami's Mailman Center for Child Development to find out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iur...

Medicaid was a lifeline for me and my baby. Congress must protect it • NC Newsline a young mother details how the North Carolina's Medicaid health insurance program enabled her to receive the pregnancy care she needed

"Families should not have to fight this hard to survive childbirth, recover or care for a newborn....Medicaid saved my life and gave Marleigh the chance to live hers." - Angel P., North Carolina.

Read Angel's story on how Medicaid saved her daughter's life:
ncnewsline.com/2025/06/25/m...

Nonprofit leaders - don't miss this webinar!
@rahilbriggs.bsky.social will share how HealthySteps has scaled to reach more than half a million children nationwide, focusing on maximizing impact. 📈

Register: www.bridgespan.org/events-webin...
@bridgespangroup.bsky.social

📢 Funding Alert: The NY Office of Mental Health is supporting the expansion of the HealthySteps program in pediatric primary care! 🧒🏽🏥

Up to 44 awards available statewide. Apply ASAP—no deadline extensions.
omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/2...
#EarlyChildhood #Pediatrics #NYHealth #FundingOpportunity

Significant Benefits of Positive Parenting Support Programs Evidence-based Parenting Programs have been shown to promote positive outcomes for children and youth by providing families with the support they need to nurture their social, emotional, and behaviora...

👪Positive parenting programs (like HealthySteps) can have lasting effects on children's well-being by intervening early and supporting parents.

AND... healthier children = lower lifetime health care costs.

www.npscoalition.org/post/signifi...

Gentle Parenting Doesn't Mean Permissive Parenting Gentle parenting is not permissive. It is an authoritative style—a balanced approach that is both firm and kind and makes space for healthy, age-appropriate emotional expression.

What does "gentle parenting" actually mean?

@rahilbriggs.bsky.social explains via @psychtoday.bsky.social: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/on-b...

Yes, babies and toddlers can have mental health issues. Experts explain what they look like and why it's so important to get it right in the first few years of life:
www.zerotothree.org/resource/wha...
@rahilbriggs.bsky.social @zerotothree.bsky.social

What's at Stake: Latest Updates on the Baby Agenda Get an inside look at the latest updates from Capitol Hill as we work to protect and advance the "Baby Agenda."

This is a critical moment for our nation. Learn more about what's at stake for babies, toddlers, and families (and what you can do to get involved): www.zerotothree.org/resource/res...

Members of our National Office team joined families from across the country today to advocate for policies that support babies and their families! 👶🏛️

#ThinkBabies #StrollingThunder #HealthySteps @zerotothree.bsky.social

Our National Director @rahilbriggs.bsky.social joined the family from Colorado, the state she grew up in, for their Strolling Thunder visits with policymakers today in DC! www.thinkbabies.org/strollingthu...

#ThinkBabies @zerotothree.bsky.social @bennet.senate.gov

DMV folks - join families from across the country tomorrow to advocate for babies and families! 🙌👶

Families from all over the US are in DC this week to advocate for policies that support healthy, happy children! Proud to see HealthySteps families showing up from New York and New Jersey. ❤️ www.thinkbabies.org/strollingthu...