What Is Motivational Interviewing?
Learn more about motivational interviewing and how it can benefit Head Start programs.
Mental Health
Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community. The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.
Effective Motivational Interviewing Practices
This resource provides examples of how to use motivational interviewing strategies in everyday conversations between staff and families.