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 will be added...

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 through...

Press Release: July 10, 2024 NEW YORK, NY — After decades of groundbreaking research on emotional health and parent-child relationships,...