Highlighting another Wonderful Team at Martha Eliot Health Center: HealthySteps

As part of my internship with Boston Children's Hospital, in addition to volunteering with the Wunderfull Lab, I have also volunteered with HealthySteps at Martha Eliot Health Center. HealthySteps provides early childhood development support in the primary care office. I assist Sophie Morales, the HealthySteps Specialist, during her visits with patients, whether at screening or in a follow-up. Between visits, I craft toys for children, put together resources such as guides for infant sleeping habits, make potty training charts, and more! My role is very rewarding as I am able to interact with families who are actively receiving the early childhood development help that they need.

I'm grateful for the exposure to the HealthySteps program at Martha Eliot. I've learned from the Wunderfull Lab about the importance of nutrition to help children reach their full and optimal health. Through this experience, I further recognize that supportive early childhood development and nutrition are closely related, and early intervention is key!