Family Foundations

Family Foundations is an evidence-based program for expectant parents that results in happier and healthier children and parents. Visit to enroll!

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@JonBaronforMD In contrast: FamilyFoundations (https://t.co/kjHSJ8BKwu) demonstrated replicated impact on adverse birth outcomes. Outcomes of FF & high-risk adaptations include mental health, family violence etc thru 10 yrs post-intervention. https://t.co/5blclJQrMo
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💜Best Gift💜 for a pregnant woman! Proven to reduce stress, birth problems, postnatal depression, couple conflict...and to boost baby's well-being and happiness (for at least 10 yrs). NIH-funded, developed at Penn State, & now available to use at home- https://t.co/kjHSJ8SNyu

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COVID-19 pandemic may have increased mental health issues within families | via @penn_state https://t.co/o1NjueTFOS

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Getting a professional prenatal massage is not just a well-deserved treat--it can provide concrete benefits for mothers’ physical and mental health! https://t.co/H8jrV0SxNR

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The teamwork skills that parents learn from Family Foundations can help the whole family adjust to new roles during the pandemic. https://t.co/ulgF9qapMn

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Good news for parents expecting a baby during the pandemic! A new review of 39 studies found no reports of coronavirus passing from mother to fetus. https://t.co/mA2IX2bnQC

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How families can thrive during the pandemic--and any stressful time: https://t.co/9bssM1IS90. A talk by the developer of Family Foundations. To enroll in the program, go to https://t.co/kjHSJ8SNyu

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Too much caffeine during pregnancy may damage baby's liver https://t.co/8VFqZgIXnA

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Halloween Sensory Bottles (Ghost, Vampire & Pumpkin): Fun Halloween Crafts for Kids - Very Special Tales https://t.co/qj0PObDrRQ

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Longitudinal study on younger siblings contributing to older siblings development of empathy in early childhood. Research found beyond the influence of parents both older and younger siblings positively influence each other's empathic concern over time. https://t.co/y7NvlxqcRx

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10 Brain-Boosting, Body-Moving Indoor Activities for Kids #parenting #kids #indoorfun https://t.co/vSnWi6nvVq

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According to recent research, receiving parental care is associated with increased attractiveness as a partner #parenting #coparenting https://t.co/bGTnQzGNRS

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From our Family Foundations Team to all of the wonderful Moms out there, we wish you a very happy Mother's Day.

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A study of more than 60,000 children enrolled in Norway's universal early education system has found the program improves language skills and narrows achievement gaps.
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Immune system activation in pregnant women can shape brain development in their babies. Stress and other factors can trigger immune response
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#Summer is right around the bend! Here are some fun, #family-friendly ideas to consider.
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Moms who continue to #cosleep - by sharing either a room or bed -- with their #infants past six months were more likely to feel depressed, worried about their babies' #sleep and think their decisions were being criticized, according to researchers
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#Caffeine in #pregnancy linked to childhood weight gain https://t.co/Y9HKyAfgGe

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Exposure to childhood violence linked to psychiatric disorders.
Investing in diminishing socioeconomic status inequalities and in preventing violent events during childhood may improve the mental health of youths from low socioeconomic status backgrounds
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Playing Make-Believe Prepares Kids for the Real World
"No playing until you've finished your homework!" We've all heard that before. New research suggests, though, that imaginative play actually increases children's academic success. https://t.co/qbfxWzwl7c