By Lois Meisenheimer, First Years PAT, Sterling Every month our parent educators provide several opportunities for families to participate in Group Connection activities. What are group connections? These activities are […]
This Hispanic Heritage Month, introduce your child to inspiring stories and at-home activities that celebrate the achievements, culture, and legacy of the Latino community. By Victoria Barajas, Home Base Supervisor, […]
Discover a wealth of valuable updates and resources on the ISBE PI (Illinois State Board of Education Prevention Initiative) page. ISBE has recently posted a range of informative materials to […]
Discover how to engage in baby talk with your little one and why it’s important with Dr. Marina Kalashnikova. Baby talk may sound silly to you, but not to your […]
Did you know? The Essentials of Home Visiting trainings… can be used to meet requirements for PAT Parent Educator Certification renewal are approved training opportunities for multiple credentials meet requirements […]
In this blog post, Alli Lowe-Fotos, policy manager, shares several solutions for challenges facing the Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health system. Infant and early childhood mental health (I/ECMH) has long been part […]
With the recent massive influx of federal spending on early learning and care, we face a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an early learning and care system that prioritizes families and […]
What can I do to support my partner? Am I the only guy who’s struggling with becoming a dad? Join our Chat with an Expert phone forum the first Monday […]
Free online space for dads to connect with other dads and gain practical tips from managing stress, adjusting to parenting, Daddy Blues, or trying to figure out how best to […]
By Allison Parish After my nearly 20 years in the home visiting field, many success stories stand out for me. One story centers on a depressed father who discovered joy in […]