Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health

Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health Infant mental health (IMH) is synonymous with social and emotional development in our youngest children.

We aim for all Wisconsin infants and young children to reach their fullest potential through nurturing and consistent relationships within the context of family, community, and culture Social and emotional development involves skills such as self confidence, curiosity, motivation, persistence, self control, and trust--all of which affect future learning, growth, and success. The development of all of these traits begins in infancy and within the context of relationships. Emotional and social milestones include a child's ability to experience, regulate and express emotions, and form close and secure interpersonal relationships. A child's capacities to identify their own feelings, experience empathy for another and constructively manage strong emotions are skills that begin in early childhood and support later learning.

WI-AIMH is seeking requests for proposals (RFPs) for our annual fall gathering: the 2026 Wisconsin Infant & Early Childh...
03/12/2026

WI-AIMH is seeking requests for proposals (RFPs) for our annual fall gathering: the 2026 Wisconsin Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Conference!

We are currently accepting RFPs for three sessions:
>> Advanced Content in Early Care & Education
>> Advanced Content in Early Intervention
>> Advocacy & Policy

Learn more at https://conta.cc/4uuQWWz, or visit us at wiaimh.org/conference.

DEADLINE: Monday, April 6th

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WI-AIMH's 2025 Annual Report is here. Download it today by visiting us at wiaimh.org/annual-report.
03/11/2026

WI-AIMH's 2025 Annual Report is here. Download it today by visiting us at wiaimh.org/annual-report.

The Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health (OCMH) released new Data Bites: 'bite-sized insights on youth mental he...
03/10/2026

The Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health (OCMH) released new Data Bites: 'bite-sized insights on youth mental health that share statistics, trends, and research findings intended to elevate the mental health issues facing Wisconsin’s youth.'

They share how early screen use can impact cognitive, language and socio-emotional development in babies and young children, noting some revealing statistics:
>> Babies who watch TV two hours per day are six times more likely to have language delays.
>> The brain triples in size from birth to two years old.
>> 90% of brain growth happens from birth to five years old.

Recommendations:
>> Babies 0-18 months old – no screens
>> Toddlers 18-24 months old – limited screens and co-viewed
>> Preschoolers ages 2-5 years old – limited screens, 30-60 minutes per day

Download OCMH's "Baby & Toddler Screen Use" flyer here:https://children.wi.gov/Documents/ResearchData/OCMH%20Data%20Bite_March%202026_screens.pdf

You can see more of their Data Bite stats here: https://children.wi.gov/Pages/ResearchData/DataBites.aspx

WI-AIMH celebrates International Women's Day! 🎉This year's theme is :"Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity ...
03/08/2026

WI-AIMH celebrates International Women's Day! 🎉

This year's theme is :
"Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise." 💜

Learn more about this year's theme and here:
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme

Wisconsin Pyramid Model is launching its 24th Cohort of Program-Wide Implementation (Team Launch) in August 2026! If you...
03/05/2026

Wisconsin Pyramid Model is launching its 24th Cohort of Program-Wide Implementation (Team Launch) in August 2026!

If you, or a program you know, are interested in becoming a Pyramid Model program-wide implementation site, please contact your regional lead for more information.

To learn more, visit us at wiaimh.org/connect-with-your-regional-lead.

WI-AIMH created a micro-learning video series with the hope of making understanding infant and early childhood mental he...
03/03/2026

WI-AIMH created a micro-learning video series with the hope of making understanding infant and early childhood mental health easier and more accessible.

We've added to the playlist and are excited for you to see the new videos:
Power of Predictability
Positive Connection is Prevention
Connection Before Redirection

Visit us on YouTube to watch all the micro-learning videos on our playlist on promoting infant and early childhood mental health awareness:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbDtqrsJbIg&list=PL19NqVa_ND8YLYbhMLIyS376YAC9UcX3i

In Spanish: (The three new videos with Spanish translation are coming soon!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVZsiMGC5iY&list=PL19NqVa_ND8YBHqutsOfg81E9hgLKHkMR

Interested in more neurodiversity learning opportunities?Complete this survey to help us gauge interest in and plan for ...
02/27/2026

Interested in more neurodiversity learning opportunities?

Complete this survey to help us gauge interest in and plan for a Community of Practice! tinyurl.com/WIAIMHCoPSurvey

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And just like that... the 1st Membership Meet-Up of the year is only a week away!WI-AIMH members are invited to join us!...
02/25/2026

And just like that... the 1st Membership Meet-Up of the year is only a week away!

WI-AIMH members are invited to join us!
Wednesday, March 3rd
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We'll be hosting a re-watch party of staff member Kris Barnekow's Attachment & Neurodiversity training in a lunch and learn style.

Check your email for the invitation or reach out to Sarah Bruhn at sbruhn@wiaimh.org with questions. *Have your member number ready!

Not a member? You can still register to become a WI-AIMH member. Registration is open year-round! Your 2026 membership runs from the day you register till December 31, 2026.

Membership fees range from $30-60 per person. Learn more at www.wiaimh.org/membership.

Take our Relational Approaches with Neuro-Diverse Dyads: Community of Practice Survey!Last year, WI-AIMH offered two sta...
02/23/2026

Take our Relational Approaches with Neuro-Diverse Dyads: Community of Practice Survey!

Last year, WI-AIMH offered two staff-led trainings on neurodiversity: one in May titled "Nurturing Potential" by Dr. Abby Taylor, and one in August titled "Attachment & Neurodiversity" by Dr. Kris Barnekow.

Your interest in the topic and the two trainings have been overwhelmingly positive! Thank you! 🥰

Because of the continued interest in relational approaches with neuro-diverse dyads, WI-AIMH is considering offering a Learning Community (or, "Community of Practice") that would meet regularly to share information and approaches for practice.

Please fill out the interest form at tinyurl.com/WIAIMHCoPSurvey to help us gauge interest in and plan for a Community of Learning.

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BIG News for Wisconsin!"Wisconsin moves to expand postpartum Medicaid coverageRepublican state lawmakers who long blocke...
02/20/2026

BIG News for Wisconsin!
"Wisconsin moves to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage

Republican state lawmakers who long blocked a bipartisan measure to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage for mothers in Wisconsin plan to pass the measure following pressure from Democratic lawmakers, with Gov. Tony Evers expected to sign it into law.

Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following near-unanimous passage of a measure on Feb. 19 by the Wisconsin Assembly."

Click here to read full article: https://pbswisconsin.org/news-item/wisconsin-moves-to-expand-postpartum-medicaid-coverage/

📢 Community Event: Mental Health Webinar Series hosted by The Professional Development NetworkWhy?With the growing menta...
02/17/2026

📢 Community Event: Mental Health Webinar Series hosted by The Professional Development Network

Why?
With the growing mental health challenges facing families today, the role of the family support professional has never been more vital—or more demanding. To help our workforce navigate these complexities, we are launching a new webinar series for 2026 focused on mental health topics.

For Who?
This series is designed specifically for frontline staff. We’re moving beyond theory to provide actionable knowledge and tools for supporting family mental health.

Register: https://uwm.edu/professional-development-network-family-support/training/on-demand-learning/webinars/

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