As part of its ongoing work to support the well-being of local children, First 5 Mendocino hosted its annual Children's Mental Health Summit in Ukiah on May 11 and 12. This year’s event featured renowned experts Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, Dr. Robert Sege, and Gaelin Elmore, who addressed the critical topic of children's mental health and included a community-wide conversation on nurturing resilient and emotionally healthy children.
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Doulas get to know your family and your specific needs and priorities. They know pregnancy and birth through training, education, and the experience they have with birthing families. They also know what a big impact how we feel during labor and birth has on our long-term well-being.
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Our theme for this year's Summit is: The Heart of Belonging. This is First 5 Mendocino's Annual State of the Child Summit. It will be an interactive & inspiring conference for professionals in Mendocino County.
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We have a new Little Library - The Little Libros Book Nook! Come find a good book to read with your child! Or leave a favorite here for someone else to enjoy!
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Parents feel more confident in their parenting because of the Home Visiting Program.
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