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Strengthening early relational health: strategies and system-level considerations for pediatric primary care

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  • Sarah Behrens

  • Brenda Salley

  • June 5, 2026

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    Early relational health (ERH) is crucial for children's social-emotional development and lifelong well-being.

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    System-level barriers in pediatric primary care hinder the integration of ERH promotion into routine visits.

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    The American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes the importance of ERH and its integration into pediatric primary care.

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    Effective strategies for promoting ERH include caregiver coaching, social-emotional screening, and interdisciplinary team approaches.

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    Advancing ERH requires coordinated practice transformation, policy reforms, and scalable, relationship-centered care models.

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