What is Promoting First Relationships in Pediatrics?

• A university based program adapted by pediatricians to help pediatric primary care providers support stable and secure early parent-child relationships
• A framework that operationalizes attachment and child development theory into applied practice and intervention strategies specifically for the pediatric office visit
• A curriculum that also provides well-child check handouts for each visit (newborn – three years old) for pediatricians to share with parents
• Consultation strategies to promote infant/toddler mental health

• UNDERSTAND how to promote and support stable and secure early parent-child relationships in everyday office visits
• BEGIN TO SEE attachment behaviors and elements of healthy relationships that are happening in patient encounters through the use of videos and case studies
• LEARN skills that can be used by medical providers to strengthen a caregiver-child relationship during both well child care and challenging behavior visits
• REALIZE how both parents and medical providers can feel an increased sense of competence and confidence in addressing the social-emotional health of young children with PFR-Peds