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INfancy Onward The INfancy Onward Mission:
To advance the conditions which provide an early start toward optimal mental health

INfancy Onward is a prevention program of Mental Health America of Indiana, a member association of The Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health, and an affiliate of the World Association for Infant Mental Health.

📢 Reminder!📖 Join us TOMORROW for Little Stories, Big Feelings! A FREE monthly virtual story time designed for infants, ...
10/14/2026

📢 Reminder!
📖 Join us TOMORROW for Little Stories, Big Feelings! A FREE monthly virtual story time designed for infants, toddlers, and their grown-ups! Through engaging stories and simple activities, families will explore emotions, friendship, and connection while learning and having fun together.

📅 First Session: Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 6 p.m. ET
💻 Location: Virtual

Register: https://mhai.givevirtuous.org/Event/little-stories-big-feelings---october

🌎💚 October 10 is World Mental Health Day🧠 Mental health begins early. The relationships, environments, and experiences s...
10/10/2026

🌎💚 October 10 is World Mental Health Day

🧠 Mental health begins early. The relationships, environments, and experiences surrounding infants and young children help build the foundation for lifelong social and emotional well-being.

Today is a reminder that supporting mental health means supporting children, families, caregivers, and the professionals who care for them.

❔️ Looking for mental health information or support?
Mental Health America of Indiana and INfancy Onward offer resources to help Hoosiers find support that fits their needs. https://www.mhai.net/
https://infancyonward.org/

📢 Indiana's 9th Annual Educating the Whole Child Summit will take place on February 25, 2027, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm at...
10/08/2026

📢 Indiana's 9th Annual Educating the Whole Child Summit will take place on February 25, 2027, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Bloomington Convention Center in Bloomington, Indiana. Hosted by the Indiana School Mental Health Initiative, this event focuses on mental health, wellness, and resilience in education.

Register: https://ismhi.indiana.edu/events/whole-child-summit.html

We are 2 days away from "From Rules to Relationship: Supporting Healthy Screen Time Habits with Families of Young Childr...
09/30/2026

We are 2 days away from "From Rules to Relationship: Supporting Healthy Screen Time Habits with Families of Young Children".

Participants will:
✔️Explore current screen time guidelines and the research behind them.
✔️Recognize the common traps and triggers that make screen time difficult to manage for families.
✔️Discover practical tools to share with and model for the families you serve.
✔️Practice facilitating non-judgemental, effective conversations with parents.

Register: https://mhai.givevirtuous.org/Event/from-rules-to-relationship-supporting-healthy-screen-time-habits-with-families-of-young-children

Join INfancy Onward for Playful Responses to Challenging Behavior, a training focused on using connection and playfulnes...
09/14/2026

Join INfancy Onward for Playful Responses to Challenging Behavior, a training focused on using connection and playfulness to support young children — even during those difficult moments.

Participants will explore:
💛 Understand your role in connecting with children in the midst of challenging behavior.
🧸 Explore how playfulness promotes safety, connection, and learning.
💡Gather strategies to support your approach to challenging behavior with young children.

Challenging behavior is often when children need connection the most. Come discover ways to respond with curiosity, playfulness, and strategies that support both you and the children in your care.

👉 Register today! https://mhai.givevirtuous.org/Event/playful-responses-to-challenging-behavior

Join us for The ABCs of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: Attachment, Brain-Building, & Community — a training d...
09/11/2026

Join us for The ABCs of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: Attachment, Brain-Building, & Community — a training designed to explore the foundations that support young children’s social and emotional well-being.

During this training, participants will:
✨ Define infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH)
🤝 Recognize the importance of attachment in IECMH
🧠 Understand the brain science that supports IECMH
🏡 Discover ways community may impact IECMH

Whether you’re new to IECMH or looking to strengthen your understanding, this is a great opportunity to build your knowledge and connect the pieces of attachment, brain development, and community.

👉 Register today! https://mhai.givevirtuous.org/Event/the-abcs-of-infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health-attachment-brain-building--community

📊 JOIN US TODAY! INfancy Onward 25-26 Annual Report PresentationJoin us on Thursday, September 10 at 11:00 AM ET for a v...
09/10/2026

📊 JOIN US TODAY! INfancy Onward 25-26 Annual Report Presentation

Join us on Thursday, September 10 at 11:00 AM ET for a virtual presentation highlighting INfancy Onward’s accomplishments, progress, and continued efforts to support young children and families across Indiana.
This presentation is open to the public—all are welcome!

📅 September 10 | 11:00 AM ET
💻 Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/5546668155

We look forward to sharing our progress and celebrating the impact made possible through collaboration and continued support! 💙

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