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Strong starts happen in strong communities

When families have the support they need, it’s easier to build the loving, responsive relationships that babies depend on.

This Infant Mental Health Week, we’re reminded:
Supporting caregivers = supporting children ❤️

Let’s keep building a community where every child feels safe, seen, and loved from the very start.
Learn more at LoveFromTheStart.org

Jason Momoa is stepping in as LEGO’s new for World Play Day, and we’re here for the reminder that play matters. LEGO’s new video highlights the importance of making space for play in children’s everyday lives.

At Healthi Kids, we believe every child should have opportunities to play at home, in school, and in their community. Play supports learning, creativity, connection, and healthy development—and it should be part of every child’s day.

🎥 Watch the new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mnI-kOeYH0

🔗 Learn more about our work: https://healthikids.org

This year’s Infant Mental Health Week theme is attunement

What does that mean? It’s simple:
❤️ Noticing.
❤️ Responding.
❤️ Connecting.

When caregivers respond to a baby’s cues—whether it’s a cry, a coo, or a need for comfort—that’s attunement.

Those small, everyday moments build trust, support brain development, and help babies feel safe and loved.

It’s what our Love from the Start campaign is all about!

It's Pride Month, and we're back with another to help you celebrate all kinds of families with your kids! 🌈

📖 Read: The Family Book by Todd Parr
📺 Watch: The Bravest Knight (Hulu or YouTube)
🦒 Keep Learning: Visit Pride Day at the Seneca Park Zoo

Find all the details in our blog: https://healthikids.org/blog/culture-corner-celebrating-family-diversity-this-pride-month

These simple moments can help kids learn that every family is different—and every family matters. ❤️

Who's ready to cool down and have some fun?

☀️💦 Beat the heat this summer at the City of Rochester’s free public spray parks!

Looking for a fun, free way to keep your family active and cool during the hot summer days?

The City of Rochester Spray Parks are officially open and ready for action!📍 Find a Location Near You!

Pack some sunscreen, grab the kids, and head to your neighborhood R-Center to enjoy a refreshing day of free outdoor play! 🕶️🏊

It's Infant Mental Health Week. What exactly is infant mental health? It starts with relationships. ❤️

From the very beginning, babies are learning:
✨ Am I safe?
✨ Do I matter?
✨ Will someone respond when I need them?

These early connections shape how children grow, learn, and thrive—for a lifetime.

During Infant Mental Health Week, we’re celebrating the power of those everyday moments of care and connection, and why is so important.

Learn more about why it matters:
🔗 https://healthikids.org/blog/love-from-the-start-defining-infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health-and-why-it-matters