Why parenting education should be included in well - child
visits to the pediatrician Behaviors: Why they meet the child's innate needs of experience, power, and connection
These include a new «at - risk» code in Oregon that allows young children
to receive Medicaid - covered mental health services before they have a full - blown mental health disorder; Medicaid coverage in Oregon and Michigan for evidence - based parenting programs that can help parents learn parenting practices that promote a positive parent - child relationship and address challenging child
behavior; and extensive training and support for
pediatricians in Minnesota who want
to conduct maternal depression screening during well - child
visits and respond appropriately when the screen indicates that the mother needs further evaluation and support.