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We’re enhancing pediatric care by promoting early (0-5) childhood development and parent-child relationships in routine primary care.

Our free, evidence-based resources empower providers and families—because every interaction can support a child’s growth. At The Mount Sinai Parenting Center, we recognize the vital role healthcare providers play in supporting families—and the many challenges that come with it. While the science is clear on the importance of the early parenting environment from birth to age five, routine pediatric care often lacks the guidance and information parents need to foster their child's social, emotional, and cognitive development. That’s why, in 2014, we created Keystones of Development to address a gap we, as providers, experienced firsthand. We built the tools we wished we had and made them available to providers—for free. Developed by our unique interdisciplinary team of physicians, developmental psychologists, educators, and social workers, our comprehensive library equips providers with practical, effective, and evidence-based resources – empowering them to strengthen parent-child relationships and guide parents through their child’s early development at every stage.

12/31/2025

The year's end is a perfect time for a little reflective practice. ✨

Taking a moment to think about tough cases, how visits felt, or signs of burnout can support better care *and* provider well-being.

As you head into the new year, how are you building reflection into your practice?

12/30/2025

🧠 Early touch, lasting impact.

New research highlights a powerful throughline: families who do more skin-to-skin with their preterm infants early on also tend to use more parentese by 9 months. This is a great reminder that skin-to-skin isn’t just good medicine in the moment—it may be an early signal (and opportunity!) for building caregiver engagement and language-rich interactions down the line.

Check out this clip from our newborn class!

12/29/2025

Reciting “1-2-3-4,” doesn't mean a child can count. Watch this video to understand the developmental science behind cardinality.

As a provider, you can reframe parents' desire for their toddlers to "know numbers." Reassure families that true counting naturally comes with play and everyday number talk.

12/26/2025

Holidays = lots of family time… and LOTS of “That’s not fair!”
A quick reminder you can share with parents: fair doesn’t mean same. Each kid needs something a little different to thrive.

Encourage families to use real-life differences at home, like different snacks and different needs, as easy teaching tools. And when the fairness battles begin, turn them into problem-solving moments that build empathy (and cut down on sibling drama!).

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from our MSPC family to yours. Here’s to a season of care, connection, and small moments that make a big difference! 💙

12/24/2025

✨Family traditions aren’t just warm + fuzzy - they’re developmental fuel.✨

Rituals, stories, and celebrations boost belonging, identity, and self-esteem. And when you ask about them, you help families see the strength in their culture, history, and connection.

Try these quick prompts in your next well-child visit:
🎉“Did you celebrate any holidays this season? What were they like?”
🍽️“Is there a favorite food your family always makes?”
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦“What’s your family’s favorite holiday — and why?”

12/23/2025

👀💬 Kids learn to manage their emotions by learning how to pay attention to yours.

This new study shows that the way children focus on other people’s feelings—even in infancy—lays the groundwork for how they’ll regulate their own emotions. When that emotional attention is less flexible or adaptive, kids may struggle more with behavior down the line.

As a provider, you can help shift that path early - by guiding caregivers to:
✔️ Label emotions out loud
✔️ Stay calm and regulated themselves
✔️ Respond with warmth, even in tough moments

These small cues can have a huge impact on building emotional resilience - starting now.

12/22/2025

🎄 The holidays can turn up the volume on kids’ emotions.

A new Pediatric Annals paper highlights how disrupted routines and fewer supports during holiday breaks can lead to more big feelings and behavior challenges.

As providers, we can help families by reinforcing:
🔁Keep routines steady
💛Validate all emotions
📆Avoid overscheduling
↔️Offer simple choices
🔗Focus on connection, not perfection
🤝Know when to reach out for mental-health support

A few proactive reminders can make this season easier for families to navigate.

12/19/2025

🚫🤖 Thinking about an AI toy for a baby or toddler this holiday?

A new statement from child development experts warns that kids under 3 need real human interaction to build language, social skills, and emotional regulation. AI toys may sound interactive — but they can’t read a child’s cues, share real emotion, or give the responsive back-and-forth that babies’ and toddlers’ brains are wired for.

Instead of “smart” toys, we’ve shared some gifts that truly support early development.
And remember - for little ones, the best toy you can give is actually free: you. 💛

12/18/2025

Paternal mental health matters — and it matters early.
A national cohort study found that 8% of new fathers screened positive for depression in the postpartum year, and that early paternal depression was strongly linked to lower rates of father–child co-residence through ages 3, 5, and even 9.

As pediatric primary care providers, this is a powerful reminder:
👉 Screening dads is not optional—it's preventive care.
Early identification may support father involvement, family stability, and ultimately child development. Even brief check-ins with fathers about mood, stress, sleep, and support can open the door to timely resources and stronger family relationships.

How do you include fathers in your mental health conversations during well-child visits?

12/17/2025

We all know the parenting struggle is real, and our exam rooms often become the place where that stress pours out. Sometimes the best thing we can offer isn’t an answer, but a little space to breathe. And yes, it can feel awkward, slow you down, or leave you wishing for a magic fix… but it matters.

A few easy moves in the moment:
✨ When the room feels chaotic, model a moment of calm.
✨ Crack a small joke.
✨ Sit down even when you’re late.
✨ Ask the parent how they are doing (and not just their child)
✨ Be the steady voice that helps them sort through the noise.

It’s co-regulation in action—what works for us can work for them with their kids, too. When children are dysregulated, parents don’t need to panic. They just need to hold, listen, breathe, and provide calm. It may look like “doing nothing,” but it’s the opposite.

How do you model the calm for parents?

12/15/2025

❄️Small moments can have a big impact on long-term health.

New research published in Academic Pediatrics shows that Positive Childhood Experiences (or PCEs) are linked to better diet quality and consumption of fewer ultraprocessed foods in early adolescence. Simple family activities, like attending community events, playing games together, and having family mealtime, can help build PCEs that support healthier habits over time. As providers, we can remind families that these small, joyful moments of connection shape long-term wellbeing.

How are you encouraging moments of connection?

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New York, NY
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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http://mountsinaiparenting.org/providers, https://linktr.ee/mountsinaiparentingcenter

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