This podcast series focuses on health care transition, the process of moving from a pediatric to an adult model of health care. The goal of this series is to provide insight and support for youth, families and professionals who are involved in this transition. Throughout the series, you will hear various perspectives, including those of youth, parents, providers, community agencies, and project staff working to improve health care transition for all youth and families.

In this first episode, Sylvia Pelletier provides an overview of health care transition. Donna Dunlop and Misty Martinez Bohannon join us to share their experiences navigating this complex process as caregivers. Donna is a parent of a young adult with complex medical needs who has completed the transition to adult providers. Misty is a parent of a young adult in the midst of transition. During the conversation, Misty and Donna outline recommendations for transition planning and highlight what has been helpful for their families.

Resources: https://nhfv.org/healthcare/transition/ 

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Parent Information Center: [email protected]

New Hampshire Family Voices: [email protected]

Websites:

PIC NHFV

In this conversation, Dr. Kimberly Nesbitt discusses the critical aspects of cognitive development in early childhood, emphasizing the importance of memory, language, conceptual understanding, and social cognition. She highlights how these elements interconnect and influence a child's ability to learn and grow. The discussion also covers the role of executive function skills, the impact of early experiences on future learning, and the balance of screen time in a child's life. Dr. Nesbitt advocates for the significance of play as a primary vehicle for learning, encouraging parents to engage actively with their children in meaningful interactions.

Feel free to email us!

Parent Information Center: [email protected]

New Hampshire Family Voices: [email protected]

Websites:

PIC NHFV

In the inaugural episode of the PIC Family Voices Podcast, host Emily speaks with Michelle Lewis, Executive Director of the Parent Information Center, and Sylvia Pelletier, Director of NH Family Voices, about the importance of family voice and engagement in shaping systems serving children with disabilities and special health care needs. 

PIC and NHFV have supported families in New Hampshire for over 40 years by helping them navigate complex systems and become equal partners in decision-making. 

Family voice—rooted in lived experience—is essential to creating responsive, effective programs. The leaders share how their personal journeys brought them to this work, and how family engagement has evolved from nominal participation to essential collaboration across education, healthcare, and community services. 

Feel free to email us!

Parent Information Center: [email protected]

New Hampshire Family Voices: [email protected]

Websites:

PIC NHFV