www.nytimes.com/2026/05/25/o... 2/3 of US pregnancy-related deaths happen in the year after giving birth and 80+% are preventable. This is why we need to fund and expand dyadic care models like @healthysteps.bsky.social Maternal health is child health.

Opinion | Nine Months of Medical Attention. Then Almost Nothing.

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See how HealthySteps played a role in Shania and Cohen's journey! 🥰 #BelieveInBabies

ZERO TO THREE@zerotothree.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Shania wanted Cohen to have the childhood she never had. Love wasn’t the problem. Support was, until someone believed in her. Believing in babies means believing in caregivers, too. Watch their story. Become a believer: https://bit.ly/3OsLdjd #BelieveInBabies

Thank you @governor.ny.gov for being a steadfast advocate for babies and their families. We love seeing policymakers prioritizing maternal mental health and investing in proven programs like @healthysteps.bsky.social

Governor Hochul announces first-ever New York State report on maternal mental health

Governor Hochul has announced the release of New York State’s first-ever maternal mental health report.

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Stable, nurturing relationships in the first few years of life are key to a child's healthy development. 👩‍🍼 So, how do we make relational health part of the standard of care in our country? Learn how HealthySteps and others are advancing #ERH ➡️ www.apa.org/monitor/2025...

Governor Wes Moore is joining the LEARN Conference 2025. He’s leading bold change for babies, families and the future. Hear how the ENOUGH Act is reshaping what’s possible. Don’t miss this moment: https://bit.ly/4o3mTBb #LEARNwithZTT

Getting sustainable funding through Medicaid reimbursement may be difficult in a state that is poised to end funding for a pilot that uses Medicaid dollars for nonmedical health needs of rural residents. Full story at www.nchealthnews.org

These milestone kits include toys and guides (English & Spanish) for each stage of development from age 0-3. They combine the expertise of HealthySteps + Lakeshore Learning and are a great resource for early childhood programs to use with families! www.lakeshorelearning.com/search/produ...

Do babies and toddlers have "mental health"? (Yes!) Why is it so important to do mental health screenings from birth? And how does that even work? Check out this great segment from @cbsmornings.bsky.social! www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1th...

Pediatricians urge mental health screening for children starting in infancy

YouTube video by CBS Mornings

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Thank you for your support and investment in NY's children, families, and health care providers! We love to see recognition of hard-working and dedicated HealthySteps teams like the one at Ellis Medicine. ❤️ @philsteckny.bsky.social

Assemblymember Phil Steck @philsteckny.bsky.social · last yr.

I joined the Ellis Medicine Pediatric Care team to present a $25,000 state grant for the HealthySteps program, part of the national ZERO TO THREE initiative. HealthySteps connects families with developmental, behavioral, and medical support right from a child’s first visits.

Children of immigrant parents are dealing with increasing uncertainty and isolation. Dr. Polk, pediatrician and HealthySteps physician champion, shares what she's seeing with her patients. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/ea...

Under Trump, an increasingly isolated life for kids in immigrant families

As deportation efforts and anti-immigrant rhetoric ramp up, kids are feeling more isolated, losing benefits and risking long-term detriments.

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We need your vote! ZERO TO THREE's SXSW EDU 2026 panel — Reimagining Early Learning in an Age of Funding Cuts — could be on the big stage. 🤩 Click ♥️ next to our title by Aug 24. Takes 2–3 mins! Every vote counts. tinyurl.com/zttsxsw #SXSWEDU #EarlyLearning #VoteNow @zerotothree.bsky.social

PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals

PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.

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As a HealthySteps Specialist, Latasha provides information and support to help caregivers make the best decision for their child. Latasha and other HealthySteps Specialists share how they navigate vaccine hesitancy: www.zerotothree.org/resource/wha... #NIAM #ImmunizationAwarenessMonth

Back-to-school season can mean navigating changes with your little ones. Try these tips to ease transitions: www.zerotothree.org/resource/cop... @zerotothree.bsky.social

Coping with Change

Children vary in how they cope with and tolerate both everyday changes, like a new jacket, and larger changes, like moving to a new house. Children vary in how they cope with and tolerate both everyda...

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What is trauma-informed care? Why does it matter, and what does it look like for babies and toddlers? @zerotothree.bsky.social experts explain: www.zerotothree.org/resource/buz...

Buzzwords Explained: Trauma-Informed Care

Responsive care gives kids security. Whether in classroom or clinical settings, learn more about what trauma-informed care looks like.

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New parents face some of the highest rates of depression. Yet only half who want help are able to access it. We need ongoing support, screening & care. More @policylabchop.bsky.social: policylab.chop.edu/blog/caring-...

Caring for Caregivers: Shining a Light on Mental Health in Early Parenthood

Image Over the last 15 years, awareness around postpartum depression (PPD) has continued to grow. To that end, in 2010 and 2015, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Ob...

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📢 Funding Alert: The NY Office of Mental Health is supporting the expansion of the HealthySteps program in pediatric primary care! 🧒🏽🏥 Up to 44 awards available statewide. Apply ASAP—no deadline extensions. omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/2... #EarlyChildhood #Pediatrics #NYHealth #FundingOpportunity

Millions could lose Medicaid coverage because of the federal budget bill. But many Americans may not even know that they're on Medicaid. www.npr.org/2025/07/06/n... @npr.org

Some states rebrand Medicaid to reduce stigma. That's confusing recipients

Many states rebranded their Medicaid programs years ago to reduce stigma — MassHealth in Massachusetts, for instance — but some research shows that the name changes have confused recipients.

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How can we unlock the power of #pediatrics for developmental and behavioral health in early childhood? Watch @rahilbriggs.bsky.social's Grand Rounds presentation for U Miami's Mailman Center for Child Development to find out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iur...

Developmental & Behavioral Health Prevention & Promotion in Early Childhood: The Power of Pediatrics

YouTube video by Mailman Center for Child Development

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"Families should not have to fight this hard to survive childbirth, recover or care for a newborn....Medicaid saved my life and gave Marleigh the chance to live hers." - Angel P., North Carolina. Read Angel's story on how Medicaid saved her daughter's life: ncnewsline.com/2025/06/25/m...

Medicaid was a lifeline for me and my baby. Congress must protect it • NC Newsline

a young mother details how the North Carolina's Medicaid health insurance program enabled her to receive the pregnancy care she needed

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Nonprofit leaders - don't miss this webinar! @rahilbriggs.bsky.social will share how HealthySteps has scaled to reach more than half a million children nationwide, focusing on maximizing impact. 📈 Register: www.bridgespan.org/events-webin... @bridgespangroup.bsky.social

📢 Funding Alert: The NY Office of Mental Health is supporting the expansion of the HealthySteps program in pediatric primary care! 🧒🏽🏥 Up to 44 awards available statewide. Apply ASAP—no deadline extensions. omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/2... #EarlyChildhood #Pediatrics #NYHealth #FundingOpportunity

👪Positive parenting programs (like HealthySteps) can have lasting effects on children's well-being by intervening early and supporting parents. AND... healthier children = lower lifetime health care costs. www.npscoalition.org/post/signifi...

Significant Benefits of Positive Parenting Support Programs

Evidence-based Parenting Programs have been shown to promote positive outcomes for children and youth by providing families with the support they need to nurture their social, emotional, and behaviora...

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What does "gentle parenting" actually mean? @rahilbriggs.bsky.social explains via @psychtoday.bsky.social: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/on-b...

Gentle Parenting Doesn't Mean Permissive Parenting

Gentle parenting is not permissive. It is an authoritative style—a balanced approach that is both firm and kind and makes space for healthy, age-appropriate emotional expression.

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Yes, babies and toddlers can have mental health issues. Experts explain what they look like and why it's so important to get it right in the first few years of life: www.zerotothree.org/resource/wha... @rahilbriggs.bsky.social @zerotothree.bsky.social

Members of our National Office team joined families from across the country today to advocate for policies that support babies and their families! 👶🏛️ #ThinkBabies #StrollingThunder #HealthySteps @zerotothree.bsky.social

Our National Director @rahilbriggs.bsky.social joined the family from Colorado, the state she grew up in, for their Strolling Thunder visits with policymakers today in DC! www.thinkbabies.org/strollingthu... #ThinkBabies @zerotothree.bsky.social @bennet.senate.gov

DMV folks - join families from across the country tomorrow to advocate for babies and families! 🙌👶

ZERO TO THREE@zerotothree.bsky.social · last yr.

Join us tomorrow and add your voice. Stand up for babies and their families.

Families from all over the US are in DC this week to advocate for policies that support healthy, happy children! Proud to see HealthySteps families showing up from New York and New Jersey. ❤️ www.thinkbabies.org/strollingthu...

Proud to share our recipe for success with @bridgespangroup.bsky.social to help other nonprofits solve social problems at scale! 👉 www.bridgespan.org/insights/thr... @rahilbriggs.bsky.social @zerotothree.bsky.social

HealthySteps helps parents/caregivers access supplies like diapers, formula, and more. Access to basic resources provides a sense of security + stability for caregivers and allows them to focus on building nurturing relationships with their children. 👨‍🍼

National Diaper Bank Network@diapernetwork.bsky.social · last yr.

New research released from the NDBN Diaper Check 2024 indicates that mothers facing difficulties in affording diapers for their children experience heightened levels of stress, isolation, and anxiety about their future. Explore our fact sheet on the report here: bit.ly/3RUnhDZ...