Janice Mericle 
In May as we recognized Maternal Mental Health Month; it was also important to acknowledge the reality of racism and its impact on Maternal Mental Health. Regardless of education level and socioeconomic status, Black women in America have more than a three times higher risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth than their white …
Infant massage has many benefits for parents and babies, learn more about why it’s important and how it will help you bond and learn from your baby. “Touch is the first sense to develop (even before your baby is born!) Before he can understand your words or see your face, touch is how your baby …
It can be hard to know what to do and say after a scary and/or traumatic event, and how to explain it to your child. Our parent educator, Janice, offers the following helpful perspective: “Mommy, why are you crying?” Sam, my four-year-old looked scared and anxious. It was September 12, 2001 and, like everyone else …
Use these five tips to have better conversations with your child about diversity and celebrating differences
August’s kit has a diversity, inclusion, and equity theme with activities, supplies, books, and more!