The Basics

Did you know 80% of brain growth happens in the first three years of life? Join our three expert presenters to learn and practice five powerful ways to support your baby’s brain growth and give them a great start. The BASICS include: Maximize Love, Manage Stress; Talk, Sing and Point; Count, Group and Compare; Explore through Movement and Play; Read and Discuss Stories.

For more information, visit: TheBasicsHR.org

Be sure to attend live, and enter for a chance to win Soft Baby Board Books for you and your little one. 

CHKD Presenters:

Kathleen Burns, SLP, joined CHKD in 1992 as a speech and language pathologist in our Home Health department. She currently works in one of CHKD’s outpatient therapy departments where she enhances communication and supports language development in children of all ages.

Lynsey Estienne, MOTR/L, an occupational therapist, joined CHKD in January of 2020 and provides children of all ages and developmental levels with the services they need to promote skill development and functional independence.

Michele Tryon, CCLS, joined CHKD in 2006 and provides parent education and professional trainings on a variety of topics designed to enhance the well-being of children and families.