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.

11/25/2025

Did you know gratitude is something kids can grow? It’s not a trait — it’s a muscle that can be built through repetition and connection.

As the holiday season begins, it's a perfect moment to try modeling it for families in your visits. Try opening with something you’re grateful for, naming what you notice, or inviting caregivers to share a moment of gratitude aloud.

How do you help families build gratitude habits? 👇

11/24/2025

Gratitude is more than a seasonal feeling - it’s tied to measurable health benefits.

Research links gratitude with:
✅ Better sleep
✅ Stronger immunity
✅ Lower stress
✅ Healthier hearts

Plus so much more...so as providers, remember: weaving gratitude into your conversations with families is actually an important part of primary care - because grateful kids are healthier kids!

11/21/2025

Remember: you can't be there for your patients if you aren't first there for yourself. Today, try taking just one (or even 30 seconds) to pause and take a breath. Your well-being matters, too!

Are parents asking you more questions about AI? New research shows that popular AI chatbots can generate harmful content...
11/20/2025

Are parents asking you more questions about AI? New research shows that popular AI chatbots can generate harmful content when chatting with vulnerable kids.

As pediatric providers, we have a crucial role in supporting families’ digital health and safety. You can help parents by encouraging them to:
👀 Stay curious about how their kids use AI
💬 Keep open conversations going
📝 Review chats together
🔒 Use parental controls when possible

AI isn’t going anywhere — but guidance from trusted providers can make it safer.

🚨 Not all parenting advice online is created equal. Recent research from the UK Department of Education shows a growing ...
11/18/2025

🚨 Not all parenting advice online is created equal. Recent research from the UK Department of Education shows a growing concern: parents are turning to social media for guidance, but much of what they find is inaccurate, oversimplified, or conflicting.

Parents are overwhelmed - and they want trustworthy, research-backed information. As providers, you play a crucial role in helping them navigate the noise.

At the , we share evidence-based resources, tools, and strategies that help both you and the families you serve support healthy childhood development and early relational health.

Other reliable voices you might recommend or point parents toward include:
💡Pediatrician. Hype Man.
💡pedsdoctalk
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💡Scott Hadland
💡-Sanchez
💡Dr. Aliza W. Pressman
💡Lerner Child Development
💡Healthy Children

💬 Share, tag, and amplify others you think are doing it right!

🦃 Thanksgiving’s right around the corner, which means it's the perfect time for you to talk with families about giving b...
11/17/2025

🦃 Thanksgiving’s right around the corner, which means it's the perfect time for you to talk with families about giving back! One thing we love to try? Asking parents how they’re getting their kids involved this season, like donating to a food drive, dropping off gently used toys, writing thank-you notes, or helping out a neighbor!

PLUS, research shows that giving to others makes kids feel even happier than when they're receiving treats themselves.

How do you bring up giving and gratitude during visits this time of year? Ask families what they're doing to help this holiday season.

11/14/2025

When the tip of the week hits just right! We loved meeting this pediatrician at AAP, who shared how one of our Tip of the Week emails helped her navigate an issue she had faced in the exam room that very morning. Nothing makes us happier than seeing our tips make a real impact in pediatric care! 🩺✨

11/13/2025

Peek-a-boo is both a real crowd pleaser AND an important tool in building object permanence. At your next visit, try modeling peek-a-boo and explaining to families how it helps babies to understand that even when they can’t see, hear or touch something, it still exists!

Mattering matters! And it starts early. According to a new paper co-authored by Dr. Lindsay Burghardt at the Harvard Cen...
11/12/2025

Mattering matters! And it starts early. According to a new paper co-authored by Dr. Lindsay Burghardt at the Harvard Center on the Developing Child and author and journalist Jennifer B. Wallace, " When young children feel like they matter, it gives them emotional security, a stable foundation that supports their mental health in childhood and beyond." From the first days of life, babies learn they are valued through everyday moments of care. During your next visit, remind caregivers: every smile, response, and word of encouragement tells a child, "You matter." Click on the link in our bio to read the full paper.

A recent study found that parents often underreport child food insecurity when not asked regularly. A quick question in ...
11/11/2025

A recent study found that parents often underreport child food insecurity when not asked regularly. A quick question in every exam could reveal needs that yearly screens might miss. Food insecurity is one piece of the broader puzzle of social determinants of health.
If the families in your practice need help with food insecurity, try connecting them to local food banks through FeedingAmerica.com. Link in bio.

Early bonds = lifelong impact. 🧠 A new longitudinal study confirms what we’ve long known: early relationships—especially...
11/10/2025

Early bonds = lifelong impact. 🧠 A new longitudinal study confirms what we’ve long known: early relationships—especially with mothers—are foundational for healthy development.

Kids who felt close to their moms and had less conflict grew into adults with more secure relationships across the board.
As a provider, take a moment to remind parents that everyday interactions—every cuddle, every “I’m here”—are wiring their child’s ability to trust, connect, and love.

Try weaving this into your next well-visit: “The way your child learns to trust starts with you—and those little everyday moments matter more than you think.

Recent research shows that children who spend more time on screens are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, ag...
11/07/2025

Recent research shows that children who spend more time on screens are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, aggression, and hyperactivity — and those with these challenges often turn to screens to cope, leading to a feedback loop.

Providers can help families break the cycle by recommending:
✅Prioritizing face-to-face interaction and play over screen use.
✅Choosing high-quality, educational content when screens are used.
✅Co-viewing and engaging with children during screen time to support learning.
✅Limiting total screen time and set consistent routines around media use.
✅Encouraging alternative coping strategies like active play, creative activities, and parent-child connection.
✅Model healthy media habits — avoid using screens in front of their child.

These practical strategies can make a big difference in helping your patients develop healthier emotional and behavioral habits in today’s digital world.

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