Professional Training Webinars
Embark on a journey of professional growth with our monthly webinars, curated for First3Years members and valued guests. These webinars serve as a valuable resource, offering crucial insights and best practices tailored for early childhood professionals dedicated to the well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families. As a member, you gain free access to these enriching sessions, providing you with a unique opportunity to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field. Join our vibrant community and partake in these engaging webinars, designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools essential for fostering optimal development in the youngest members of our society. Elevate your expertise and make a lasting impact with every webinar session.​
2025 Webinar Schedule
Q3 Webinars
From the NICU to the Nest: The Dual Journey of Infant and Parental Mental Health
August 18, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Summary: A NICU stay rewrites the first chapter of a baby’s life. Instead of lullabies, there are alarms. Instead of skin-to-skin, there are wires and masks. Bodies heal, but nervous systems remember. Parents carry their own marks too—grief, guilt, and the fear of getting too attached in case something goes wrong. And when discharge day finally comes, the anxiety often tags along for the ride home.
In this session, we’ll sit with both stories. Two parents, Jaxon’s mom and dad, will take us inside their six-week NICU experience, sharing the messy mix of hope, hurt, and hospital humor it took to get through each day. We’ll talk about how early medical trauma shapes infant brain development and bonding, why a caregiver’s mental health is just as critical as oxygen saturation, and how professionals can keep showing up long after the monitors stop beeping.
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Suggested Endorsement Competencies: Pregnancy and Early Parenthood | Infant/Young Child Development & Behavior | Relationship-focused Practice | Attachment, Separation, Trauma, Grief & Loss | Responding with Empathy | Screening and Assessment | Analyzing Information | Advocacy | Collaborating | Planning and Organizing | Service Delivery Systems | Community Resources​​​​​​​
Pricing
Webinars are FREE for First3Years members.
Non-members may register for $15.
Students may register for $5.
Contact into@first3yearstx.org for a discount code​
Links to Join the Webinar
Links will be on your receipt of registration, as well as e-mailed to you the day before.
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Each webinar is broadcast live in Central Standard Time
1 Hour of Continuing Education (SW, LPC, CPE) will be provided for each webinar.