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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

"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

👪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...

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

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...

Proud to share our recipe for success with @bridgespangroup.bsky.social to help other nonprofits solve social problems at scale! 👉 www.bridgespan.org/insights/thr... @rahilbriggs.bsky.social @zerotothree.bsky.social

HealthySteps helps parents/caregivers access supplies like diapers, formula, and more. Access to basic resources provides a sense of security + stability for caregivers and allows them to focus on building nurturing relationships with their children. 👨‍🍼

We urge Congress to reject the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s proposed Medicaid cuts that would leave nearly 9 million people without health care coverage. Join us in telling Congress to reject cuts that will harm infants and toddlers: www.thinkbabies.org/take-action-...

Promoting strong child-caregiver relationships is central to the HealthySteps model. 👨‍🍼 Excellent reporting from @jackiemader.bsky.social on "serve and return" interactions and why they're so critical for early childhood development! www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...

As a trusted partner for families, Latasha provides the information and support caregivers need to make the best decision for their child. Learn more about how HealthySteps Specialists navigate vaccine hesitancy: www.zerotothree.org/resource/wha... #WorldImmunizationWeek

Great to see HealthySteps highlighted as a promising model for states seeking to improve pediatric primary care. Proven outcomes for families + return on investment for states = win-win!

Need evidence-based materials that help infants and toddlers meet developmental milestones? The HealthySteps Lakeshore Learning Play, Learn & Grow Kits are the perfect solution! They include toys and guides for each stage. www.lakeshorelearning.com/search/produ... @lakeshorelearning.bsky.social

A key benefit of HealthySteps is addressing risk factors for child abuse & neglect. Research shows that participating families are significantly less likely to report harsh punishment and severe discipline. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth www.healthysteps.org/resource/hea...

"I think when you show genuine interest in a parent's well-being, they start to build trust and through that trust we can really work together to talk about the baby." - DeAnn Davies, former HealthySteps Specialist, Summit Healthcare www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJUo...

Medicaid currently finances over 42% of all US births. It provides babies access to screenings, sick and well-child visits, dental care and vaccines that improve long-term health, educational and economic outcomes. @healthysteps.bsky.social Learn more: bit.ly/41MNR7U

Did you know? Most kids in the U.S. are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder after age 4, but autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 2. #AutismAwareness

👶 Early intervention services help reduce developmental delays before a child enters the K-12 system. 🚨 Cuts to Medicaid could make it harder for families to access those services. Learn more (ft. HealthySteps Federal Policy Director Johanna Lister!): www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

The Senate will start voting this week on a budget resolution that sets up big cuts to essential programs like SNAP and Medicaid. Tell your Senators to vote NO on the budget resolution and to protect the programs that babies and their families rely upon. Take action: thinkbabies.org/medicaid

March is Sing With Your Child Month! 🎶Music nurtures a child’s learning and creativity. Learn how music supports development and get ideas for different activities to try with your child: www.zerotothree.org/resource/bey... @zerotothree.bsky.social

Combined with hormonal shifts unique to childbirth, challenges like the inability to afford essentials (food, diapers) can create a perfect storm of stress & anxiety for new moms. Hear from a provider how HealthySteps supports maternal health: www.zerotothree.org/resource/fro... #WomensHistoryMonth

Early diagnosis and treatment of development concerns/challenges can change a child's life. #DDawareness Learn how HealthySteps identifies and addresses concerns early. ⬇️ www.healthysteps.org/our-impact/t...

💤 Sleep is a key source of stress for caregivers with babies & toddlers. @rahilbriggs.bsky.social & @sarahmaclaughlin.bsky.social have tips to help providers approach this sensitive topic, support caregivers, and get babies to sleep! #SleepAwarenessWeek www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/on-b...

In NY, 145,000 children & their families benefit from the high-quality, responsive care that HealthySteps sites provide — and many of them can't imagine their lives without it. ⏰ It's time for NY legislators to step up and protect access to that care. More 👇 www.cityandstateny.com/nyn-media/20...

✅ Providing parenting guidance 👨‍👦 ✅ Promoting regular well-child visit attendance 👩‍⚕️ ✅ Helping families faced with food insecurity 🍼 HealthySteps moves the needle on early nutrition and sets children up for long-term health. 🍎 #NationalNutritionMonth www.zerotothree.org/issue-areas/...

New York families deserve access to pediatric primary care that meets their needs, is grounded in research, and has proven outcomes! 👩‍🍼🏥 We visited Albany today to talk to legislators about the importance of investing in programs like HealthySteps, so all NYers can benefit.

When caregivers (and practitioners) care for themselves, everyone benefits. 🫶 @rahilbriggs.bsky.social & @sarahmaclaughlin.bsky.social explain: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/on-b... @psychtoday.bsky.social

"The number one questions asked in a pediatrician's office are about development, not about health." Dr. Walls @nemours.bsky.social explains the importance of investing in integrated #EarlyChildhood programs like HealthySteps. youtu.be/2-onqCMzGjA?...

Did you know? Full implementation of national clinical guidelines for pediatric care is often hampered by a lack of functionality within electronic health records (EHR) systems. Learn more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39172648/

What is the difference between discipline and punishment? Hint: One approach promotes learning and lasting behavior change! 👀 @rahilbriggs.bsky.social & @sarahmaclaughlin.bsky.social explain @psychtoday.bsky.social: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/on-b... #PositiveParenting