25 Nov · Lauren Till · No Comments

Raising of America

When parents and communities are squeezed, their young children pay the price. How can we do better? The acclaimed new documentary series, The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of our Nation, shows how a strong start for all our kids leads to a healthier, more prosperous and more equitable nation. From now …

18 Nov · Lauren Till · No Comments

Advancing Developmental Promotion, Early Detection & Linkage to Services

The HMG National Center has a new tagline: Advancing Developmental Promotion, Early Detection & Linkage to Services. Dr. Paul Dworkin explains how Help Me Grow is continuously evaluating its approach to helping children at-risk for developmental delays and their families by “viewing early detection as but one critical step in a comprehensive process of developmental promotion, …

11 Nov · Lauren Till · No Comments

Happy Veterans Day

Photo Credit Today we honor all of the veterans who have and are currently serving our country through military service. Veterans and their families make huge sacrifices for our freedom, and can face unique challenges that other families are not exposed to. The Child Mind Institute is a great online resource that focuses on supporting …

4 Nov · Lauren Till · No Comments

National Adoption Awareness Month

Graphic Credit November is National Adoption Awareness Month! All adoption-related issues are important, but the particular focus this year is finding loving and permanent homes for foster children who are waiting to be adopted. Promoting awareness can be done through planned events and campaigns, gatherings and celebrations, and simple everyday activities. You can share ideas …

28 Oct · Lauren Till · No Comments

Considering Your Child’s Development

Are you wondering if your child’s development is on track? You should contact Help Me Grow! To get an idea of some of the developmental milestones we’ll be looking for, here are some typical indicators of healthy child development from Family Education: Age 0-6 Months – A lot happens during your baby’s first months. Your …

21 Oct · Lauren Till · No Comments

What Is Epigenetics?

Photo Credit According to KidsHealth.org, epigenetics is the idea that environmental factors (such as diet, lifestyle choices and behaviors, and stress) can change the health not only of the people who are exposed to them, but also the health of their descendants. Help Me Grow connects children and families to the services they need to …

14 Oct · Lauren Till · No Comments

Halloween Crafts

Photo Credit The month of October often brings to mind one thing for children: Halloween! One of the best ways to prepare children for the holiday is by making fun, age-appropriate crafts. As they grow, children are constantly developing many important skills including fine and gross motor skills, language development and even cognition. We have …

7 Oct · Lauren Till · No Comments

Hug Your Baby Today!

Mary Mackrain from the Devereux Center for Resilient Children, recently spoke at the 3rd Annual Alabama First Teacher Home Visiting Conference and 2nd Annual Infant/Toddler Academy on the importance of promoting resilience in young children and the adults who care for them by offering tips and resources that could be useful in many different settings. …

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