A monthly e-newsletter for home visiting professionals in Arkansas
brought to you by the Arkansas Home Visiting Network Training Institute
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January is Bath Safety Month! |
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4 Tips for National Bath Safety Month
Stay with her. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children 4 and under always have a parent or caregiver present when they are near water, including the tub. Accidents can happen in an instant. Prevent slips. Young children do not ...
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www.scholastic.com
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Toddler Tub Safety
From mucking through mud puddles to spreading spaghetti sauce everywhere but their mouths, toddlers get into lots of messes. So at the end of most days, she definitely needs a good sudsing and rinse - preferably in a nice, warm bath that'll chill ...
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www.whattoexpect.com
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Bathing Your Baby
By: Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, FAAP Bathing your baby is an experience many parents treasure. It's a great time to bond, distraction-free, as your tiny new family member enjoys the sensation of warm water on their skin. Yet this common...
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www.healthychildren.org
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8 Hazards to Avoid During Your Child's Bath
A few words of caution on toys, bubbles, slippery surfaces and more Even when you're weary at the end of a long day or scrambling to get another busy day underway, always bring your A-game when it comes to your young child's bath time.
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health.clevelandclinic.org
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COVID-19 Vaccination Education Webinar Series
for Home Visiting Professionals
Rapid Response, in partnership with the National Healthy Start Association and the Healthy Start TA & Support Center, are excited to bring you a webinar series on COVID-19 Vaccination Education for Pregnant Women and Children. This webinar series will give you up-to-date information on the vaccine, debunk myths you may have heard and give you an opportunity to have your questions answered.
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Benchmark Spotlight:
Maternal Depression
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Depression During and After Pregnancy
Moms and moms-to-be deserve the best,- including the very best mental health, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Depression during and after pregnancy is common and treatable. If you think you have depression, seek treatment from ...
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www.cdc.gov
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Postpartum depression
Your body and mind go through many changes during and after pregnancy. If you feel empty, emotionless, or sad all or most of the time for longer than 2 weeks during or after pregnancy, reach out for help. If you feel like you don't love or care...
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www.womenshealth.gov
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Perinatal Depression
Perinatal depression is depression that occurs during or after pregnancy. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. In rare cases, the symptoms are severe enough that the health of the mother and baby may be at risk. Perinatal depression can be ...
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www.nimh.nih.gov
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5 Things to Know about Parental Depression - Child Trends
There is a strong link between parents' mental health and their children's development. Parents who are depressed may experience difficulties with their mood, thinking, and ability to engage in everyday activities, such as sleeping, eating, and...
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www.childtrends.org
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Check out the "Online Training News" below to see our online training module on parental depression and it's impact on children's Health! |
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Virtual Blended Training via Zoom |
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Instructor-Led in-person trainings are suspended at this time, but our online courses are always available! We have several live virtual blended training modules available to schedule for Arkansas home visiting programs. Contact us here to schedule a virtual blended training!
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Upcoming Virtual Blended Trainings |
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Strategies to Keep
Home Visitors Safe
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 10:00 AM
The safety of a home visitor is as important as the work they do. Home visits are conducted in client homes and typically done solo. Home visitors should take action to educate, prepare, and protect themselves from potentially dangerous situations, as well as, know how to diffuse, and get away from unsafe circumstances if confronted
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 10:00 AM
This virtual blended training will give you a more in-depth look at Adverse Childhood Experiences and how they pertain to the field of home visiting. Video segments and group activities will be used to teach home visitors about the original ACEs study, how ACEs impacts early brain development, and about the negative health outcomes adults with ACEs may incur.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 27 10:00 AM
Home visitors should be knowledgeable about IPV and feel comfortable talking to caregivers about IPV and responding to positive disclosures of IPV in the home. This training module will introduce home visiting professionals to the basics of IPV and screening tool. Home visitors will also learn how to identify appropriate resources and referrals for individuals and families experiencing IPV.
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This online training that you can complete at your own pace is designed to help home visitors feel more comfortable identifying the signs and symptoms of depression, as well as when and how to refer parents for help. |
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As always, we have online training modules for home visitors available 24/7.
Choose your topic and learn at your own pace.
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Visit all our social media sites for up-to-date trusted information, including the new AHVN Pinterest site with educational resources, at-home activity ideas, and more!
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We need your comments, questions, and suggestions! |
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Arkansas Home Visiting Network Training Institute | 501-364-3466
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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant X10MC43568\01\00, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program ($7,465,107.00) awarded to the Arkansas Department of Health. 15% of the project is supported with these federal funds. The information or content and conclusions are those of the author(s) and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. |
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