Mount Sinai Parenting Center

Mount Sinai Parenting Center 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.

11/04/2025

🏈 Football season is in full swing — but if the game’s always on in the background, it might be doing more harm than you think. Background TV, even sports, can distract kids’ growing brains and interfere with learning and language development.

Encourage families to turn the TV off when no one’s watching — their child’s brain will thank them!

Every snuggle, song, laugh and connection is an important part of a child's development. Take a moment today to celebrat...
11/03/2025

Every snuggle, song, laugh and connection is an important part of a child's development. Take a moment today to celebrate a family, make a child giggle, offer a high five, or sing a quick lullaby.

Are you a staff member in a pediatric clinic? Join our next staff Lunch and Learn on November 12th and learn how you can transform everyday moments into brain-building moments: https://bit.ly/4qGRTck

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃
Today is the perfect reminder that playing pretend isn’t just fun—it actually supports the development of empathy, problem-solving, and self-control! In your visits today, ask a monster what they eat for breakfast!

10/30/2025

When families ask how to manage candy on Halloween, it’s helpful to remind them that one night of treats won’t undo a year of healthy eating. For 364 days, we emphasize fruits, veggies, and whole grains — but on Halloween, if their child has eaten balanced meals during the day, it’s okay to simply let them enjoy.

By age 4 or 5, it’s easier for children to understand the thoughts and feelings of others, and how their actions may imp...
10/29/2025

By age 4 or 5, it’s easier for children to understand the thoughts and feelings of others, and how their actions may impact someone else. Swipe through for a few tips you can suggest to parents to help with sibling conflicts!

Homework struggles often start with the space! 📝 Encourage parents to set kids up in a quiet, common area (like the kitc...
10/28/2025

Homework struggles often start with the space! 📝 Encourage parents to set kids up in a quiet, common area (like the kitchen table) with a healthy snack nearby—not in the bedroom or near devices. Small shifts can make a big difference in focus and family harmony. What’s your go-to homework tip to share with families?

10/27/2025

✏️🎒 School resistance often builds as the weeks go on—and long breaks can make it even harder for kids to readjust once school starts again. For families facing those “I don’t want to go!” mornings, encourage them to keep routines consistent and muscle through hard moments whenever possible. Staying steady helps children feel more secure and makes post-vacation transitions smoother.

You might say: “It’s normal for school to feel tough some mornings. But keeping the rhythm—even before and after vacations—helps your child ease back into learning.”

What strategies do you share with families to make school transitions less stressful?

10/23/2025

The exam room itself can be a classroom! Everyday objects in the office—like fish in the tank, exit signs on the wall, or chairs in the waiting room—are perfect for building early numeracy skills. Encourage parents to make waiting time brain-building time: “While you’re here, count the fish together or see how many exit signs you can spot!”

These simple games show families that math learning doesn’t need flashcards—it can happen anywhere.

For more tips on how everyday environments shape number sense, join us for our Keystones of Development Speaker Series, featuring Professor Nicole McNeil, Director of the Cognition, Learning, and Development Lab at Notre Dame, tomorrow at 12pm EDT: https://bit.ly/42CTkhh

Halloween is fast approaching, bringing goblins, ghouls, and plenty of chaos for the youngest kiddos in your practice. S...
10/22/2025

Halloween is fast approaching, bringing goblins, ghouls, and plenty of chaos for the youngest kiddos in your practice. Since many parents LOVE Halloween themselves, it can be easy for them to forget just how overwhelming it can be for their little ones. Swipe through for three tips to offer caregivers to help make Halloween a smashing success.

✨Providers and parents alike are sharing how Sparks is transforming everyday pediatric visits into powerful opportunitie...
10/21/2025

✨Providers and parents alike are sharing how Sparks is transforming everyday pediatric visits into powerful opportunities for connection and growth. By introducing Sparks into your practice, you can extend your reach beyond the exam room, empowering parents to nurture their child’s development long after the visit ends. ✨
How do you spark connection and learning with families during your visits?

10/20/2025

While exploration is key to development, it's important to remember danger of lead might exist in families' homes. When counseling families on safe and appropriate ways to explore, remember to screen for lead risk.

10/17/2025

Flu shot season can be stressful for kids—but it’s also a chance to build resilience. Encourage parents to name their child’s feelings, offer coping tools (deep breaths, playful distraction), and celebrate their bravery after. Stress + support = growth.

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