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Helping parents spot and stop child abuse before it starts

June 20, 2026

Many parents today rely on home visits from trained helpers to learn how to raise young children safely. These programs show real results in keeping kids healthy and happy. But one big danger still gets left out of most conversations: child sexual abuse. Most parents never learn how to talk about th

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Mothers' Social Support and Diet: The Power of Home Visiting Programs

January 22, 2025

Did you know that moms in home visiting programs have a lot of support? Almost all of them have at least one person who helps them stay healthy. Interestingly, having a partner or someone who lives nearby can make a big difference. Moms with higher incomes also tend to have more health supporters. B

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Checking in with Moms: How Nurse Visits Affect Violence, Money, and Feelings

January 8, 2025

Let's chat about a study in British Columbia, Canada, that looked into how nurse home visits can help new moms. This study, called the British Columbia Healthy Connections Project, wanted to find out if having a nurse visit new parents at home could make a difference in their lives. The study was ra