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One of our primary goals is to make HealthySteps a permanent part of pediatric service delivery in our community. Funding is currently provided by Stillwater Medical Center, Davidson Family Foundation, COCAA, Elite Repeat, United Way, Walmart, Our Daily Bread/Potts Family Foundation and private donations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605474249219-RULG4U9V94CABGF2UV5O/impact.png About ECC - Our Impact HealthySteps sees more than 4,000 families each year 1,000 Brain Bags have been distributed to famiies with newborns Monthly activity calendars reach 5,000 families each month https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/be4bee7d-0223-4138-a0e4-434fb83fea53/ECC+Board.png About ECC - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.eccstillwater.org/resources-for-families daily 0.75 2025-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605457593715-NH7MMWHQCVA3JTUSRHF6/Baby+Mobile.png Health and Basic Needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605457704323-1TL41OQPUDL3HX0S2Z4J/maternal+health.png Health and Basic Needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605457643103-HFLNOFYUK7XIZ9FT4U18/Daily+Bread.png Health and Basic Needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605225383141-Y5PN6DV1IG088BI8IVHK/Screen%252BShot%252B2020-10-12%252Bat%252B9.06.15%252BPM.jpg Health and Basic Needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605287242347-UQFTELRYR1K9E2CAN9JI/16997964_1295702483844703_6034686172266949699_n.jpg Health and Basic Needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605225294563-DZPIXV29QHPSM9CX3VXG/619.jpg Health and Basic Needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605457990379-6PO4ETKJ9XWOSMG3ZD70/OSU+mental+health.jpg Health and Basic Needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605458453278-2W43JQ1GH0EQBE1D6ECD/Grand+Lake+Mental+Health.png Health and Basic Needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605458157901-3MYSSUHSAYSLWZ6MI6IZ/birthright.png Health and Basic Needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605459032592-GFGTBWWBYZ4RBPGMI2UL/Housing+Authority.png Health and Basic Needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1602558638304-4UR8L6QQJELFRTITCRZO/46c0f32ee7db6beeef3b7ba314e655e2.png Health and Basic Needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605228074319-SVAL5USOQX5E9RVBNXHY/image.jpg Health and Basic Needs https://www.eccstillwater.org/test daily 0.75 2020-11-12 https://www.eccstillwater.org/new-page daily 0.75 2025-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605792477822-1PZ7313804LGD5SAAMW5/Step%2BUp.jpg Our Story https://www.eccstillwater.org/the-national-model daily 0.75 2025-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1606157930411-HV2AJFNRWRYLAK8GMLQZ/family.png The National Model https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605307064538-QKOHS983HQHIRALDOOUA/87229.jpg The National Model - track record of success HealthySteps helps improve: • Child Health, Development, and Safety • Breastfeeding and Early Nutrition • Connections to Resources • Parenting Knowledge and Practices • Parent and Physician Satisfaction • Maternal Depression • Early Literacy, School Readiness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605617207057-KQOLEVA2QMO9YBCY01SO/Cradle.jpg The National Model - core components Preventive, Team-Based Well-Child Visits Child Development, Social-Emotional & Behavioral Screening Child Development Support Line Behavioral and Development Consults Care Coordination and Systems Navigation Positive Parenting Guidance and Information Early Learning Resources https://www.eccstillwater.org/healthysteps-3 daily 0.75 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605555330124-W5H2CKEWSWVGDCL663UG/image2.jpg HealthySteps Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605572779008-DULW3MAETNWNE2UGMV27/Healthy+Steps.png HealthySteps Program - The HealthySteps visit The HealthySteps Specialist will join the family in the exam room and spend an average of 30 minutes with the family, discussing typical developmental milestones, behaviors, common stressors, and strategies to address the family’s and child’s needs at that particular age. This team approach is centered around the family and empowers parents to find information, tools and services during the most important period in their child’s brain development. HealthySteps promotes health and wellness through parent/child relationships, nutrition, safety, and optimal environments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1602533355546-A6T1L9ERKNDKYQ0AIBFP/baby+read.jpg HealthySteps Program “Parents don't normally hear praise or reassurance and it helped make me an even better parent with increased confidence...Later, when my son was slow to speak, my specialist problem-solved with me. 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I have served the Stillwater area in multiple volunteer capacities since moving here with my family in 2019. I enjoy utilizing my skills to help organizations grow the community and ensure opportunities for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/deddaf4a-a4e4-4a2f-9f0f-75d531c014c6/Screenshot+2025-06-12+at+7.47.05%E2%80%AFAM.jpg Board Members - Make it stand out Rachel H. Carpenter, M.D. Dr. Carpenter is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and Stillwater native. She earned a B.S. in Sociology at OSU and medical degree at the OU Health Sciences Center, Dr. Carpenter’s experience as a mother of five gives her a personal perspective on the joys and challenges of parenting, which informs her professional practice. Dr. Carpenter’s return to Stillwater was driven by a strong desire to give back to the community that shaped her. Her deep roots in the area provide a unique understanding of the local culture and the specific needs of families in the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/4f841433-b314-47d2-a8eb-588c2abc62a7/Tim+Hardin.png Board Members - Make it stand out Tim Hardin After retiring from the OSU Engineering Faculty, Tim Hardin was elected to the Stillwater City Council in 2023. He is active in our community as a Rotarian since 2018 and now serves as President-Elect of Stillwater Frontier Rotary Club. He volunteers for weekly food recovery for Our Daily Bread. In addition, he is active in his church's community outreach efforts. Along with his wife, Dr. Amy Hardin, Tim has a desire to improve the support services for families with young children in our community. He joined the Early Childhood Coalition Board in 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/a53d50ad-2fd8-4ee3-b18f-699000802dd2/McGaw.jpg Board Members - Make it stand out Lisa McGaw Lisa is a retired chemistry educator who has taught at the middle, high school, and college levels. She served in the nonprofit sector as a Chemistry Coordinator for Advanced Placement Strategies and with the National Math and Science Initiative. Lisa co-authored an AP Chemistry review book and is a member of the Science Academic Advisory Council for the College Board. In retirement, Lisa enjoys volunteering in the Stillwater community and since 2024 is proud to serve on the Early Childhood Coalition Board where education is fundamental. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605652700398-30DLH0OO89MD3CR9O17W/Emde.png Board Members Peggy Emde Peggy Emde recently retired as the Child Development Program Director and faculty member with Northern Oklahoma College. She has been a part of various organizations, as well as boards in the community. Peggy’s entire career has been in the early childhood field, having been a preschool teacher, child care owner/director and family advocate. A longtime Stillwater resident, she has been a member of the Coalition from the beginning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605652678144-CX2SXVSDMDIREY63NOYE/Davidson.png Board Members Sherre Davidson Sherre Davidson is a retired Early Childhood Specialist who provided services, technical supervision and training on early childhood issues through the Child Guidance Service (Oklahoma Dept. of Public Health). She is a founding board member of the Oklahoma Association for Infant Mental Health as well as the Oklahoma Family Resource Coalition. Her professional focus has been in the areas of early brain development, support services for families with young children and developmental considerations for young children involved with child welfare or divorce. She has been active in state and community issues involving young children for many years. Sherre has been a member of the Early Childhood Coalition since its inception. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/b39a60f7-082a-429f-8104-0c1ca7cd738c/Melton.png Board Members Mary Melton Mary Melton is a licensed professional counselor who works with children and adolescents. She is the Assistant Director of Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services, has a private practice, and also serves at the Stillwater Head Start as a mental health consultant. Mary has been a counselor in Payne County since 1998 when she worked in the Child Guidance Program of the Payne County Health Dept. She specializes in early childhood, trauma, adjustment issues, anxiety/depression, parent child relational problems and other childhood issues. She has a working relationship with area schools, pediatricians, DHS, law enforcement, district attorney’s office, Stillwater medical center, and other community agencies. She has been a member of the Early Childhood Coalition since 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605652734614-M2L50QO664I90N8Z5N8P/Hall.png Board Members Kendra Hall Kendra Hall is a Child Development Specialist and Certified Child and Parenting Specialist. Kendra has worked in a variety of childcare settings, including Head Start where she taught Pre-K. She has served as a Child Development Specialist at the Payne County Health Department in Stillwater since 2016; starting in the Child Guidance Clinic and currently serving as the Child Development Specialist in the early intervention program, SoonerStart. Kendra has experience in child development, parenting, early childhood classroom, and developmental screening/evaluation tools. She has been a member of the Early Childhood Coalition since 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605652823995-VBKJ2WHMCBADK03T9NJA/Cundiff.png Board Members Lisa Cundiff Lisa Cundiff retired from Payne County Health Department after 39 years of service. She was the Business Manager for Payne, Kay, Noble and Pawnee counties. Lisa joined the Early Childhood Coalition in July, 2019. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors and is the Treasurer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1605574101606-YXLHZTJC598NN2H1AP07/L.+Shellhammer.png Board Members Laura Shellhammer, Executive Director Laura is a Child Development Specialist and Certified Child and Parenting Specialist. She is the Stillwater HealthySteps Coordinator at Stillwater Medical Pediatrics, as well as the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant with Iowa Tribe Early Childhood Center and Headstart/Early Headstart in Payne, Logan and Noble counties. 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Respond with smiles, words, and touch to help them see, hear, and feel your love. Your warm and responsive caregiving will help them develop a sense of security and self-control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1621425419609-UJGIYW7G3VYPV51TF4YD/unsplash-image-FDJi2t7VWy0.jpg The Basics - talk, sing and point Babies learn language from the moment they are born. When they try to communicate, look at them and respond with a caring face and voice. Pointing helps them know what you are talking about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1621426721040-Z3NRFBWUD2D3YNWQ0WD5/unsplash-image-Aqd30KmCc3g.jpg The Basics - count, group and compare Our brains are wired for math from birth. Talk about numbers, shapes, and patterns throughout the day. Clapping to a beat, sorting the laundry, and counting spoons are natural math-building opportunities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/3cae2c38-44de-42fc-941b-29dff0c0cd9b/pexels-orione-conceic%CC%A7a%CC%83o-8236385.jpg The Basics - explore through movement and play Young children learn by playing with the people and objects in their world. They are scientists who discover, test, and build their own knowledge. Watch to see what interests your child, then encourage their curiosity and active exploration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1621428011619-76MZIMEGU3MET0JH24B0/RTR+06.jpg The Basics - read and discuss stories Read together every day, right from the beginning. Talk about what you read. Relax and have fun. 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Explore the site to get information that ideally meets the needs of your growing family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/bb81e0f2-4260-408c-af60-4da68affed0c/basics+fam+2+copy.jpg Family Support - thebasics.org The Basics movement aims to help every family help every child reach their full potential. Five simple parenting and caregiving strategies support young children’s social, emotional and cognitive development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/4ec7c2b6-2a42-49db-9e89-3a834e8379be/black+grandma.jpg Family Support - Zerotothree.org We believe parents are the real experts on their child's growth and development, and there are no "one-size-fits-all" approaches to raising children. https://www.eccstillwater.org/better-brain-campaign daily 0.75 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1622667495115-WSJU7QSORLZXUZCZ6C9I/ECC+BBC+LOGO+4X3.png Better Brain Campaign Our Building a Better Brain Campaign is a strategy to engage the whole community of Stillwater and Payne County in supporting vibrant learning and brain development among children from birth to age five. 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Enrolled families receive 2 messages per week that build on conversations about The Basics 5 Principles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/1729978288695-RD7ZDGGXCXPPH60BP9H4/web_flyers.jpg Better Brain Campaign - Multi-media resources ECC supports partner organizations to enhance their skills and communication with families. We provide videos, handouts, curriculum support, in-person presentations, relevant data, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/d8c8f33c-b839-4738-a521-3cf976e561b5/Brain+Bags+copy.png Better Brain Campaign - Brain Bags Brain Bags are early learning gift bags given to each family who has a newborn at Stillwater Medical Center. The Brain Bags include a storybook and toy for a newborn, a book for families about The Basics, a QR code for free enrollment in the Insights texting service, and other information about care and child development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e156159f0a4e63de1075d7e/bb81e0f2-4260-408c-af60-4da68affed0c/basics+fam+2+copy.jpg Better Brain Campaign - THE basics Our campaign centers on The Basics, five parenting and caregiving strategies that support young children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. The strategies were developed from research by the Achievement Gap Initiative at Harvard University in collaboration with a national expert advisory committee. 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