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Each month, PEI shares a variety of information for professionals, families, parents and children to support strong and thriving families.
For more information about PEI and its programs visit us online.
College Station Area
Stacey Brown and the Texas A&M University's School of Nursing become the 12th site to sponsor HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Pre-school Youngsters) in Texas. She sat down with KBTX to share more about the program, and its impact on the Brazos Valley Region.
HIPPY is a home visitation program that builds on the natural bond between a parent and their child. This program is offered at no cost to the families that participate and utilizes a 30 week curriculum for families of 3 and 4 year-olds covering 5 domains: Math, Science, Language, Literacy, and Motor Development to prepare preschool-aged children for success in school.
Watch the two-minute interview with Stacey Brown at the link below!
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 Youth Leadership Month Writing Contest
PEI's Youth Ambassador Initiative held their first writing contest in February to raise awareness of issues facing today's youth. This youth-led project resulted in great submissions from around Texas, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of today's youth. Writers responded to one of three prompts:
- How would you improve your school? Did your current school meet your expectations? What differed between your expectations and what you experienced?
- How do you handle feeling stuck, unmotivated, or frustrated with your current situation? How do you overcome this and gain motivation?
- How do you express creativity?
Congratulations to Sophia Cantu, of San Antonio, and Miguel Umanzor, of Raymondville, for being selected winners of their respective age groups! Their peers selected them as winners because of their focused, personal, and detailed responses about the difficulties many youth experience in their day-to-day lives, while also providing inspiring insight for how to overcome these challenges. They shared how they overcame struggles with peers, acceptance at school and after-school programming, and working to achieve their full potential in difficult times.
Keep an eye out for highlights from these submissions and other opportunities from the Youth Ambassadors!
 Save the Date: Texas Fatherhood Summit
Our 7th Annual Texas Fatherhood Summit will return in person on June 1st, 2023 in Austin!
After two years of virtual gatherings, the summit will serve as a celebration and exploration of the work that providers, community stakeholders, and partnership state agencies do to support fathers in Texas communities as well as share trends and best practices related to fatherhood specific initiatives.
The overarching goal of the Fatherhood Summit is to build and share a comprehensive approach to supporting Texas fathers and their families.
Attendees will return to their communities with energy, resolve and resources to deepen support for fathers across Texas.
 Statewide Symposium - Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Date: April 23-26th
Register
On April 23-26, Healthy Futures of Texas will host their 12th Annual Symposium that will showcase breakout sessions, plenary sessions, and provide ample opportunities to connect with friends and colleagues.
Each year, more than 250 youth-serving professionals with an interest in adolescent sexual and reproductive health attend this signature event, bringing with them a diverse range of expertise and experiences. This year’s event will offer both in-person and virtual engagement at the Hyatt Galleria in Houston. Continuing education credit for multiple disciplines will be provided.
Healthy Futures of Texas is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to improve the well-being of young Texans through equitable access to sexual health education and resources. They work hard to bring geographic diversity to this event and would love to have you and your colleagues/staff attend.
Full event details can be found at www.txsymposium.org. Register now through Friday, February 17th, and use code "SYMLOVE" to receive 25% OFF your total registration fees!
 2023 Pediatric Brain Health Summit
Date: May 1-2nd
Location: AT&T Conference Center - Austin, TX
Register
Registration is now open for the 2023 Pediatric Brain Health Summit. The event – which is free to attend – is part of the Texas Pediatric Brain Health Initiative. This initiative is a multi-sector, multi-agency collaboration focused on the prenatal to three-year-old developmental window. The purpose of the initiative is to use the current science on pediatric brain development to help inform and support programs that promote community resilience and optimal development in Texas’ children.
Safe Mothers in Texas Survey
As a stakeholder/expert representing any discipline associated with Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and/or maternal care, you are invited to take this survey.
Safe Mothers in Texas is a program to train providers of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment on intimate partner violence (IPV) and address the intersections of IPV and SUD during the pregnancy and postpartum period in Texas. The lead on this program is Dr. Stacey Mitchell from the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing at the Texas A&M University School of Nursing.
For more information on the survey, click the link below.
 Books Beginning at Birth
Join us on April 19th at 11:00 AM to learn more about Books Beginning at Birth (B3), a collaborative program between Texas Association for the Education of Young Children and BookSpring. In this short webinar we will share how you can help families with children ages 4 and under receive free books delivered to their home as well as access to free virtual books and early literacy resources; especially families living in low-income or typically under resourced areas. Your help will go a long way in helping us ensure families don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity!
Click below to register for a short webinar to learn more about the resources available for the families you serve! Also, feel free to share this information in any organization communication or with others serving young children and families. Also, visit our website to learn more: www.b3tx.org
Resources for Caregivers of Teens
Check out Essentials for Parenting Teens, CDC’s newest resource for parents and caregivers of youth between the ages of 11 and 17.
CDC reviewed extensive research and talked to the experts—both recognized leaders in the parenting field and parents themselves—to create videos, articles and activities based on the best approaches for parenting teens.
Topics covered in Essentials for Parenting Teens include:
- Understanding and Adapting to the Teen Years
- Coaching Teens to Recognize and Manage Emotions
- Encouraging Teen Independence
- Praising Your Teen
Order 2023 Parenting Tips Calendars Today
 The 2023 Calendars are now available for order by child and family-centered organizations, doctor's offices, daycares, and libraries across Texas.
This free family resource is filled with helpful tips for parents and caregivers of children of all ages. It’s available in English and Spanish, and endorsed by The Texas Pediatric Society.
Calendars can be ordered in multiples of 100 with a maximum order of 500.
Summer is coming!
There are a number of activities kids can participate in at Texas parks! Texas Parks and Wildlife is hosting a variety of events this spring and summer, including the Texas Geocache Challenge, fishing, hunting, and the Junior Ranger Program. Check out their website for a full list and description of their programs.
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Article: Planning Your Family's Budget
 Dealing with family finances is not always easy, which is why we often put planning a family budget on the back burner. Juggling the demands of raising a family and dealing with family budgeting can be overwhelming. But even though a family budget can be tough to deal with, creating one and sticking to it can help reduce stress and keep everyone on track.
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