"We address how past experiences of parents impact parenting. We're making important changes in the lives of families that'll last for future generations." Katrina, BH Clinical Lead #MentalHealthAwareness Learn more about the roles in our ECMH program! bit.ly/3hnabOj

"A rewarding aspect of my job is the 'aha' moment when working with a parent. Where they realize that not only did the child have to make changes, they did too. Almost simultaneously, they recognize that their changes & consistency are working."- Crystal, #MentalHealth Consultant

"It's rewarding to join families in this process & sit with them even when times are difficult, & see progress through therapy. I really appreciate the family therapy aspect of my role." - Jordan, ECMH Clinician #JoinNCH Learn more about our ECMH program bit.ly/3hnabOj

I am voicing my alarm that the Ohio Senate is proposing to effectively end Step Up to Quality, Ohio’s 5-star QRIS in FY2022. Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, that proposal would have deeply detrimental effects on Ohio’s babies, particularly babies of color. #ThinkBabiesandAct

We didn't quite observe the outcomes we hoped for... but I'm really proud of what we learned through this experience with Katie Katie Maguire-Jack, Susan Yoon, Gretchen Clark Hammond, Doug Mooney, Kris West Kris West, Christy Kranich & all of our partners. doi.org/10.1016/j.chia…

Nature is a great cure for zoom fatigue. metroparks.net/blog/adventure…

Common question recently: What's the difference between culture and climate❓ Looking for guidance? This paper by Charles Glisson describes these differences. Culture➡️Norms & expectations Climate➡️Impact of work on well-being #ImpSci #Culture #Climate ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Following the CDC's official recommendation, health officials are now offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for kids ages 5 to 11 cantonrep.com/story/news/202…

The Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research clinic in Green is working to test a drug that they hope could slow or reverse the effects Alzheimer's cantonrep.com/story/news/202…

Health officials are hopeful that the COVID-19 test capacity at the new community site will alleviate some burden on the local health system. cantonrep.com/story/news/202…

From Jackson to Mexico: Teen with multiple sclerosis raising money for treatment cantonrep.com/story/news/hea… via CantonRep.com

#DidYouKnow newborns can be enrolled in Imagination Library the day they're born? When you do that, your newborn will receive 60 books from the Imagination Library before entering kindergarten! Visit OhioImaginationLibrary.org to enroll your child for their free book each month✨

YOU’RE INVITED: Join hundreds of Ohio families, early childhood professionals, and local leaders at the Ohio Statehouse on May 18th at 12:30PM for Groundwork Ohio’s Family Celebration, a kid-friendly celebration of families with young children. RSVP today! groundworkohio.org/celebration

Child care workers showed greatest employment decline during pandemic (of all US occupations >1M). Plus, their 2020 Covid-19 fatality rate far surpassed most other occupations (see link). chalkbeat.org/2022/6/6/23157… It is far past time to care for those who care for our children.

Early Childhood is a critical period of growth and development; our children deserve the highest quality of care from professionals who are valued. Please come support Columbus Early Learning Center and consider investing in their mission.

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Models that link services across systems can improve outcomes. But w/o strong cross-system collaboration, implementation breaks down. Tons of thanks to Susan Yoon Katie Maguire-Jack Kris West Becky Phillips Gretchen ClarkHammond, Christy Kranich & co! link.springer.com/article/10.100… The Ohio State University College of Social Work

If you have a child under the age of 5, sign them up to receive a free book each month by visiting ohioimaginationlibrary.org/enroll

Ohio’s lawmakers recently passed the Strong Foundations Act to combat the state’s high infant mortality rate. The bill “provides health care, early intervention and wrap-around services for infants and new moms,” according to Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau’s Jo Ingles bit.ly/4bc4ZFv

Let's consider not just the impact of early childhood trauma, but the potential for therapeutic intervention to change developmental trajectories. This UC San Francisco study helps us to envision healing possibilities journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.11…