Mom Net vs Early Learning Library

This project seeks to provide services to mothers with depressive symptoms who have children enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start. Too many depressed mothers, particularly those living in economic distress, do not receive the treatment they need. Stemming from the treatment access needs and the emergence of eHealth, we developed Mom Net Mobile. Mom Net is a self-help program to help parents struggling with depressive symptoms that is facilitated by a coach. Mom Net is a web-based interactive intervention adapted from an empirically-supported cognitive behavioral treatment for depression. We seek to embed Mom Net directly into Head Start services, with Head Start staff will be serving as Mom-Net coaches. The intervention is delivered on mobile app and web browser.

Introducing our teacher-directed read-aloud digital library, designed to boost parent-child reading hours, enhance early English language literacy, and improve school readiness. Our app employs age-appropriate texts, read-aloud features, and evidence-based strategies to nurture early language and literacy development. Within our library, you'll find "just right" narrated and illustrated ebooks—featuring audio narration and static pictures, free from distractions like ads or animations. We prioritize an authentic, distraction-free reading experience. Each book includes a "Read To Me" mode, with human expressive narration and word highlighting, fostering engaging learning moments. Dialogic prompts encourage parent-child conversations, bolstering language skills. Plus, interactive learning games after each book enhance phonological awareness, academic vocabulary, and STEM concepts. Our platform connects teachers and parents to a vast array of read-aloud stories. Teachers can access lesson plans, assign home readings, and monitor progress effortlessly, while kids enjoy the freedom to choose their reads. The app simplifies home-based reading with a one-click 'Assign/Suggest' feature, empowering teachers to guide parents and children seamlessly. Track consistency, continuity, and increased reading time with ease—both teachers and parents can monitor progress. Regular assessments in the classroom gauge literacy skills, phonological awareness, and vocabulary growth with enhanced usage at home. Our app is designed with children in mind, ensuring a user-friendly experience that fosters a love for reading and learning.