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OEC webinar urges caregivers to prioritize their mental health so children can thrive
Summary
At an Office of Early Childhood webinar in May 2024, state and community leaders urged caregivers and early‑childhood professionals to treat mental health as part of basic family supports, highlighted an OEC public campaign and parent videos, and offered concrete resources for perinatal and caregiver mental health.
The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood hosted a webinar in May 2024 titled “The Air We All Breathe, The Essence of Mental Health and How We All Have a Connection to It,” urging caregivers and early‑childhood professionals to make mental health a regular part of family life.
State Representative Kai Belton, the keynote speaker, described her two decades as a licensed social worker and urged adults to “refill your cup” so they can be present for children. “You can’t pour from an empty cup successfully,” Belton said, framing…
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