10 Jun · Lauren Till · No Comments

Little Kids, Big Questions

Photo Credit The National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families has developed a series of 12 podcasts titled Little Kids, Big Questions that addresses common and often challenging issues parents face when caring for their infant or toddler including picky eating, sleeping through the night, and problem behaviors. The series also highlights an infant’s amazing …

3 Jun · Lauren Till · No Comments

Getting to Know Danna

My name is Danna Perdue-Melton and I am the new program coordinator for Help Me Grow Central Alabama. I received my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Education with a concentration in Community Agency Counseling. Help Me Grow is a program close to my heart because I can use my education and …

27 May · Lauren Till · No Comments

Mental Health Awareness – Kids and Anger

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, consider the important social-emotional skills these children are demonstrating as they describe anger. Check out this article to see the six valuable lessons we can learn from these six children.

20 May · Lauren Till · No Comments

HMG Staff Spotlight: Danna Perdue-Melton

Danna recently joined HMG staff as the Help Me Grow Program Coordinator for United Way of Central Alabama. She received her B.S. degree in Psychology from University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Master’s of Education with a concentration in Community Agency Counseling from the University of Montevallo. Danna recently completed an internship at the …

12 May · Lauren Till · No Comments

Project LAUNCH Professional Development Institute & Summit

REGISTER TODAY!!!Alabama Project LAUNCH Professional Development Institute and Summit on Early Brain Development and Social/Emotional Health featuring Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D.May 20-21 at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa, AL Price: $20.00 – $40.00Register online at www.training.ua.edu/launch. Registration FormProfessional Development Institute & Summit InformationVendor Registration Form Contact Person: Tonya Jones, Project LAUNCH Young Child Wellness ExpertPhone: 334-271-0304 Email: [email protected]

6 May · Lauren Till · No Comments

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

May 7, 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. According to the national Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the 2015 National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day will address the needs of children, youth, and young adults with mental health or mental health and substance use challenges and their families. Participate in …

29 Apr · Lauren Till · No Comments

HMG, Health Equity, and Young Children

Photo Credit Dr. Dworkin, founder of Help Me Grow, writes in his blog about how HMG addresses disparities and promotes equity by focusing on vulnerable children, collaborating across sectors to address adverse influences on children, and recognizing that so many disciplines are relevant to children’s healthy development. Read more on the HMG National blog here!

22 Apr · Lauren Till · No Comments

April is… National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Felicia Wilburn is the Early Childhood Resource Coordinator for the Alabama Partnership for Children (APC) and shares below on how the APC is helping prevent child abuse through resources and programs. Babies don’t come with instructions. Many times parents lack knowledge of child development and parenting skills to nurture their child’s development. Without this knowledge, parents …

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