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Hope as a Framework to Promote Early Relational Health
Ira Hillman
The Early Relational Health Funders Community gathered for its annual summit in March to identify opportunities for collaboration.
No One Talks About This Part: New Parenthood and the Search for Connection
Guest Author
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Jillian Racoosin Kornmeier
Many parents feel isolated in their journey. Nearly four in five crave meaningful connections with other parents beyond daily routines.
What I Learned About Early Relational Health in Durham, North Carolina
Ira Hillman
Nearly one hundred parent leaders, funders, practitioners, and policymakers gathered in Durham to explore supporting Early Relational Health collectively.
A 10-Year Look Back and 10 Lessons Learned
Ira Hillman
As a way of adding punctuation to this anniversary, I want to share the 10 lessons learned in the last…
Redefining Fatherhood with Care and Connection
Ira Hillman
The love and emotional connection we nurture in early years stay with our children, supporting their well-being into adulthood.
Guncles, Godmothers, and the Need for More Good Adults In Kid’s Lives
Casper ter Kulie
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Guest Author
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Melanie Kahl
There are few cultural categories or social scripts for village-making and creative kinship after those early meal trains wind down. On the…
Eight Hanukkah Nights of Nurturing Connection
Ira Hillman
Even if you do not celebrate Hanukkah, the gift of emotional connection — the reciprocal feeling of being seen, heard,…
New Pathways for Equity and Impact in Early Childhood
Ira Hillman
Our Bonding Strategy Lead Ira Hillman spoke on a panel with Lisa Chamberlain, Ryan Padrez, Tumaini Coker, and Kitty Lopez…
The Risks and Rewards of Sharing Power With Your Community
Ira Hillman
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Mia Halthon
While philanthropy talks about bringing people with diverse experiences to the table, more still needs to be done.
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