Healthi Kids

10/18/2026

Strong communities start with strong relationships.

Research shows that positive early relationships play a critical role in lifelong mental health and well-being. Through Love From the Start, Healthi Kids helps parents, caregivers, and communities understand how everyday interactions can support healthy child development.

Recently, we hosted an Infant Toddler Play Day in Greece, bringing together families for hands-on activities that encouraged connection, learning, and play. Events like these help translate research into practical strategies parents and caregivers can use every day.

Read more about the event and its impact:
https://healthikids.org/blog/infant-toddler-play-day-brings-families-together-in-greece

10/18/2026

Play, connect, grow 💛

About 15 families joined us in Greece for an Infant Toddler Play Day filled with learning, laughter, and quality time together.

Every cuddle, conversation, and game helps strengthen the relationships that support a child’s lifelong mental health and well-being. That's what is all about.

Tap the link in bio to read more about the event!

10/18/2026

The little moments matter.

From sharing a smile to reading a favorite book together, early relationships help build the foundation for a child’s lifelong mental health and well-being. That's the inspiration behind our Love From the Start campaign.

Recently, about 15 families joined us in Greece for an Infant Toddler Play Day, where children explored, played, and learned alongside their parents and caregivers. It was a chance to connect, have fun, and discover simple ways to support healthy development through everyday interactions.

Read more about the event and what families experienced:
🔗 https://healthikids.org/blog/infant-toddler-play-day-brings-families-together-in-greece

10/17/2026

Parenting comes with hard days, wrong turns, and plenty of learning along the way. Babies don’t need caregivers to get everything right. They need consistent love, care, and opportunities to reconnect.

Responsive relationships help lay the foundation for infant and early childhood mental health.

Learn more in our Strong Beginnings blog series: https://healthikids.org/love-from-the-start

10/13/2026

Great coverage of our playground build with KABOOM! and the City of Rochester from WHEC TV!

A new playground designed by kids is set to open in the 19th Ward in just a few weeks.

10/13/2026

Phew! We did it! You did it! Together, over three days, we built a great new place to play at West High Field in the 19th Ward. You can see what we started with--pretty much a blank slate. And while most of the playground is complete there are still some final touches that need to be finished before this amazing, inclusive playspace opens on October 24th.

Special thanks to KABOOM! and the City of Rochester for your partnership. This build was also supported by Davenport-Hatch Foundation, ESL Federal Credit Union, Kindling Impact Foundation, M&T Bank, Wegmans, and the William & Sheila Konar Foundation. Let's give everyone a big round of applause

These are just a handful of photos to give you a sense of the transformation--and community spirit!

10/13/2026

A few minutes of your attention can make a lasting difference. Talking, playing, reading, or simply following your child’s lead helps build the strong, responsive relationships that support healthy development.

Small moments today can help children feel safe, connected, and ready to thrive.

Learn more at LoveFromTheStart.org.

10/10/2026

Great to have Mitch Gruber Rochester NY City Councilmember out to celebrate the new playspace in the 19th Ward’s West High Field! We’ll let everyone know when it’s open for play—just a few finishing touches to go!

10/06/2026

Planning to join us for the West High Field playground build? Here’s what you need to know:

👟 Wear closed-toe shoes.
👕 Choose comfortable clothes that can get dirty or stained with paint.
🌦️ Come prepared for sun or rain.
💧 Water, snacks, gloves, and masks will be provided.
📍 Meet us at 200 Arnett Blvd.
⏰ Build hours are 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

We can’t wait to build alongside you!

Register: https://volunteer.kaboom.org/opportunity/a7MPK00000441zJ2AQ/help-build-a-new-playspace-at-west-high-field

10/06/2026

We hope you'll join us in celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 12th. There's something for everyone throughout the day.

🌄 7 a.m. Sunrise ceremony at White Pine by Cobbs Hill Reservoir
🍁 11a.m. to 5 p.m. craft demonstrations, vendors, and informational displays at
the Rochester Museum & Science Center (Parade at noon!)
🌇 6 p.m. sunset ceremony RMSC old front steps on East Ave.

Take advantage of this free opportunity to learn about Indigenous communities, their histories and cultures. Besides having fun, building our knowledge of Indigenous communities is essential for improving health equity for all.