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When you support young children's emotional regulation, you help them develop the critical skills they'll need for school readiness and lifelong mental health!

These quick tips were adapted from Uniting Infant Mental Health and the Pyramid Model, a timely guidebook that debunks misunderstandings around IMH and PM and illustrates how these two approaches can combine to support better outcomes for children and families. Explore the book here: https://monkeylink.co/6dcc48

let's talk about pencil grasp development and FUNCTIONAL grasps: https://www.theottoolbox.com/pencil-grasp-development

🌹 The ROSE Program Series for Expectant Moms 🌹
📅 Tuesdays, May 5 & 12
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
💻 Live Online (Free!)

The ROSE (Reach Out, Stay Strong, Essentials for New Mothers) Program is a free, evidence-based class series designed to help expectant moms feel supported and prepared for a smoother transition to parenthood.

What to Expect:
🧠 Conversations about postpartum mental health
🤝 Navigating role changes and relationships after becoming a parent
💗 Tools for self-care and goal setting
✅ Proven strategies to reduce the risk of postpartum depression
👩‍🍼 A supportive space led by trained facilitators and surrounded by fellow moms-to-be

Join this empowering series and build your emotional toolkit before baby arrives!
✨ Open to all expectant moms or those planning pregnancy. Register today at [email protected]

We are pleased to invite you to the 3rd Annual Maternal Mental Health Forum & Training, a meaningful day of learning, dialogue, and collaboration focused on supporting parents and strengthening families in our community.

This year’s forum brings together providers, advocates, students, and community members committed to advancing maternal and paternal mental health.

Register today to reserve your spot!

Event Highlights:
💜 Film screening of More Than Blue, a documentary on maternal mental health
💜 Facilitated group discussion following the film
💜 Panel discussion with local providers, moderated by Maria Ni**le (First 5 Marin)
💜 Training on engaging fathers and partners in perinatal mental health
💜 Training on substance use in pregnancy and postpartum
💜 Opportunities for networking and cross-sector collaboration

Event Details:
💜 Free community event
💜 Lunch provided
💜 Open to providers, students, and all community members interested in supporting families

This event is presented by Postpartum Support Center, First 5 Marin, County of Marin, and Dominican University of California. We hope you will join us for this important community conversation!