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31 May · Lauren Till · No Comments
Relevant Research
May has been a busy month in the world of early childhood research. We’ve created a short list of some newly released resources! – Dr. Dworkin, Director of the Help Me Grow National Center, has updated his blog again. This time it’s filled with links to interesting brain research as presented by Jack Shonkoff and …
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Alabama Chapter – AAP
Linda Lee has served since 2007 as Executive Director of the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), where she oversees administration of the 700-member state society of pediatricians. During her tenure, she has grown the Chapter’s capacity to meet pediatric goals in numerous child health priority areas. As part of her role, …
READ MORE8 May · Lauren Till · No Comments
National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
Thursday, May 9th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the nation’s leader for children’s mental health services. SAMHSA’s “Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health” public awareness effort was created in 1994 with the mission to increase awareness around children’s mental health. Every year …
READ MORE29 Apr · Lauren Till · No Comments
Brain Growth
“It is widely accepted that the most critical time in a person’s life are the first few years. During the first year a child doubles in size both height and weight, but most importantly, the child grows immensely in brain power. It is that power that will decide their entire future…“ Help Me Grow Utah …
READ MORE15 Apr · Lauren Till · No Comments
Family Outreach – Books, Balls, and Blocks
Last month we featured Robin Mackey and her work with Strengthening Families. Today she shares her experiences with us in light of a recent Books, Balls, and Blocks event… As a social worker I have worked with families in a variety of settings. I have found my recent work, focused on early childhood, to be …
READ MORE8 Apr · Lauren Till · No Comments
Jane and ADMH
Jane Duer is the Early Intervention (EI) Coordinator for the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), one of many state partners with Help Me Grow. Jane joined ADMH in November 2012 after working at Children’s of Alabama for 21 years. In January 2013, Jane attended a Help Me Grow meeting of southeastern state leaders. We’re …
READ MORE2 Apr · Lauren Till · No Comments
Dr. Dworkin: Informing the National Discourse
Dr. Paul Dworkin is the founder of Help Me Grow and Director of the Help Me Grow National Center. He writes a monthly blog updating state affiliates and the public regarding HMG at a national level. In the excerpt below, he shares positive news from a recent meeting of national leaders. On March 5, 2013, …
READ MORE21 Mar · Lauren Till · No Comments
HMG Washington Video
Take 5 minutes and enjoy this powerful video from Help Me Grow Washington. Consider the impact HMG is having on families in central Alabama already!
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