Research confirms what we inherently know: the well-being of children is tied to that of their parents. When parents’ needs are met – both mentally and physically – they are better able to provide what their children need to thrive. Everyone benefits when parents can overcome challenges in achieving greater health and well-being.
With Mother’s Day just behind and Father’s Day ahead, it’s a good moment to reflect on the importance of parents to our state and how we can better support them. The latest installment in our Building Brighter Futures series with the Press Herald profiles two new initiatives in Maine that are showing promising ways forward. — the MOMS Partnership and Maine Fatherhood Survey.
“As a practicing pediatrician, I’ve cared for thousands of babies. And over time I recognized that the most important influences on a child’s outcomes were the people who loved and cared for them. If we can support families and understand what their needs are, they can do best by their child.”
