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Welch Center Launches Free “Tips for Connection” Videos for Parents of Young Children
NEW YORK, June 25, 2026 / Associated Press The Martha G. Welch Center for Emotional Connection today announced the launch of Tips for Connection, a new free video series designed to help parents of children ages 0–5 build emotional connection during the everyday moments that often feel most difficult. The short-form videos, each approximately two to five minutes long, are available in English and Spanish through the Welch Center’s online workshop series. Additional languages

The Welch Center
Jun 293 min read


This Mother’s Day, Research Offers a New Way to See the Support Mothers Need
NEW YORK, May 5, 2026 / Associated Press The Mother's Socioemotional Support Circle helps identify the people surrounding a mother who can provide emotional and practical support. Photo licensed via Magnific. As Mother’s Day approaches, research led by Martha G. Welch, MD highlights a critical but often overlooked factor in maternal well-being: the strength of a mother’s support system and a tool for making support visible. A study published in Acta Psychologica and available

The Welch Center
May 73 min read


From Lab to Living Room: New Nonprofit Helps Families Deepen Emotional Connection at Home
Press Release: July 10, 2024 NEW YORK, NY — After decades of groundbreaking research on emotional health and parent-child relationships,...

The Welch Center
Jul 26, 20253 min read
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