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First Things First Parent Kit

From the day a child is born, the care, attention, love and support they experience lays the foundation for their future. This digital Parent Kit is here to help you meet the challenges of being a parent and do your best in supporting the healthy development of your baby, toddler or preschooler. You’ll find information and resources on child development, health and safety, quality child care and school readiness.

Sesame Street in Communities Resources

•Reconnecting & Respecting: As the recommendations around social distancing and reopening continue to change, families will need to respond and make plans according to their own comfort level and needs. •Heroes For Health: When a parent serves as an essential worker, the whole family faces unique challenges. Here are resources to help children and parents cope, communicate, and even thrive.   Visit the Sesame Street website to check out the resources.

Coping Techniques: Types of Coping Skills

Not all coping skills are created equally! In this challenging time, it is especially important to practice self care. Learn about the types of coping skills and how to deal in a healthy way. 

Telehealth for Kids and Teens

A team of expert clinicians is providing remote consultations and telehealth treatment for children, teens, and young adults struggling with mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism and OCD. In addition to this existing clinical care, we are providing tailored support where families need it most. This includes: • 30-minute phone consultations with an expert clinician from our team • Remote neuropsychological evaluations for children 6 years and older • Bereavement and grief support … Read more