Early Steps, Strong Starts

Early Steps, Strong Starts

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Williams and Laura Shattuck, Home Visiting Consultants at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, along with home visitor Gloria Magana, come together to explore the important topic of supporting families with children experiencing developmental differences. With their wealth of experience and commitment to early childhood development, they aim to equip home visitors and other early childhood professionals with valuable insights and practical tools to better understand and support children of all abilities.

Empathy in Action: Supporting Families with Trauma

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Williams and Laura Shattuck, Home Visiting Consultants at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, and Peggy Maclean, Clinical Psychologist, join forces to discuss the important topic of trauma-informed practices. Drawing on their extensive experience and commitment to early childhood development, their goal is to empower home visitors with the knowledge and resources necessary to strengthen their understanding of trauma-informed support for families.

Secure Routes: Navigating Home Visits Safely

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Williams and Laura Shattuck, Home Visiting Consultants at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, and Rosalba Lara, a home visitor, join forces to discuss the important topic of home visiting safety. Drawing on their extensive experience and dedication to early childhood, they strive to provide home visitors with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance a home visitor’s knowledge of safety in the field.

Building Strong Families: The Power of Engagement

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Williams and Laura Shattuck, Home Visiting Consultants at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, and Luz Esparza, a home visitor, join forces to discuss the vital topic of family engagement. Drawing on their extensive experience and dedication to early childhood, they strive to provide home visitors with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance family engagement in home visiting.

Postpartum Substance Use Disorder

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Anna Garcia, UNM Center for Development and Disability Home Visiting Consultant, and Dr. Leslie Hayes, certified in addiction and family medicine, come together to shed light on the important topic of postpartum substance use disorder. With their passion for early childhood development and care of people with opioid use challenges, they aim to equip parents, and home visitors, with the knowledge and tools necessary to support substance use and pregnancy.