To Our Colleagues:
Pediatrics is moving from the traditional focus on babies physical health to an emphasis on the parent child relationship— relational health. Our relationship with parents, including understanding their feelings and life circumstances, is the key to guiding them in methods to promote the health and development of their baby.
Small Moments Big Impact (SMBI) was designed to help stimulate these special and important conversations as the path to develop the best relationship possible with parents.
And parents have spoken. In a recent study of SMBI, 85% of mothers rated the content of SMBI high or very high. After use, they also reported lower stress, more growth mindset and great understanding of their baby’s feelings compared to a matched control group. We encourage you to explore the videos on the site and experience the impact of this relational health tool in your clinical practice.
Videos for each appointment:
How It Works
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Discover Our Content
Watch a short intro video to discover the purpose behind SMBI, how to use it, and why it will help you better engage your patients and their families. Check out the Watch & Talk videos in each appointment and feel free to peruse all other videos for parents.
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Use In Visits
Identify one of the Watch & Talk sections of a relevant appointment and play it for a family at the beginning of the appointment as you log into your EMR. Use the question prompts to start a conversation that will help you get to know the family in a more personal way.
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Promote Home Use
Urge parents to watch and discuss the other videos on the website at home with their friends and loved ones.
Newborn Appointment
Your baby, your feelings
A new mom tries to unsuccessfully make eye contact with her infant by talking and singing but is disappointed. Have you experienced similar disappointments, or other things that have surprised you? If so, what are they? Click HERE to view this video in Spanish.
Your special person’s feelings
A father holds a newborn for the first time. How did you feel when someone special to you held your baby for the first time? Click HERE to view this video in Spanish.
One Month Appointment
Fussy baby
A mom talks about how she attempts to soothe her baby when she is fussy. How do you feel when you try to soothe your baby and you’re not immediately successful? Some babies have difficulty with settling down despite your best efforts. It’s the baby, not you. Click HERE to watch this video in Spanish.
Exhaustion
This mom describes the challenge of caring for her baby when she feels exhausted. Have you felt like this mother? Who can you call for help when you need it? Click HERE to watch this video in Spanish.
Two Month Appointment
Parenting aspirations
The mother in this video reflects on her upbringing and what she will do the same or differently from her own parents. What about you? What do you plan to keep and what are you going to do differently? Click HERE to watch this video in Spanish.
Going back to work
In this video, a mom describes her fears and worries about leaving her baby with another caregiver and going back to work. How do you feel about leaving your baby with another caregiver for the first time? Click HERE to watch this video in Spanish.
Postpartum Depression
In this video, a mom describes her history of depression and her concerns with her new baby. Can you relate to her story? Who can you talk to about your feelings? Click HERE to watch this video in Spanish.
Four Month Appointment
Baby’s Perspective: Responding
What might this baby be feeling? What is he learning? What might the mom do when she's done on the phone? Do you ever have moments like this with your baby?
Mom’s Perspective: Responding
This mom describes what her baby does to get her attention when she is occupied with another task. What does your baby do when you can’t respond right away? How does it make you feel? Click HERE to watch this video in Spanish.
TIP: If you are unable to respond to your baby right away, don’t worry. This is common. When you’re able to, go soothe your baby. This is called “repair” and is important for your baby so that they learn you haven’t forgotten them. This makes them feel secure.
The most difficult time of day
This mother talks about her most difficult time of day with her new baby. What is the most difficult time of day for you? Click HERE to watch this video in Spanish.
Six Month Appointment
Hopes and dreams
In this video, a mom discusses her aspirations for her baby. What are your hopes and dreams for your baby? Click HERE to watch this video in Spanish.
Baby and Mom
This mom discusses her favorite activity with her baby and the new things he does now that show he knows her as his mom. What are the new things your baby is doing with you? Click HERE to watch this video in Spanish.