Rahil D. Briggs PsyD

About

Rahil Briggs, PsyD, is the National Director of Zero to Three's HealthySteps pediatric primary care program. She is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is also the editor of Integrated Early Childhood Behavioral Health in Primary Care. Briggs completed her studies at Duke University and New York University. She will focus on pediatric health and development.

Recent Posts

Gentle Parenting Doesn't Mean Permissive Parenting

Gentle parenting is not permissive. It is an authoritative style—a balanced approach that is both firm and kind and makes space for healthy, age-appropriate emotional expression.

Leaning Into Mindfulness

Caregivers, teachers, and young children can benefit from mindfulness practices that help them feel calmer, kinder, and more focused and grateful.

Navigating Family Gatherings With Young Children

Caregivers of young children may benefit from strategies to mitigate the stress of interactions in intergenerational settings.

Understanding and Reducing Preschool Expulsion

Expulsion from early-childhood settings has an adverse effect on children and families. Teachers can reduce bias that leads to inequity through reflective practice.

Challenging Toddler Behavior

Caregivers of toddlers are better able to meet the needs of young children when they understand developmentally appropriate behavior and how to support social-emotional growth.

When Children Are Picky Eaters

Picky eating is common in young children yet can cause concern for caregivers. Practitioners can suggest strategies and offer support.

Balancing Safety and Healthy Risk-Taking for Young Children

Babies and toddlers gain confidence and skills when they take age-appropriate risks, but they need support and guidance to do so safely.

Improving Baby and Toddler Mental Health

Improve the well-being of babies and their families by understanding the signs of poor mental health, applying a two-gen approach, and considering community-based initiatives.

Setting Reasonable Expectations for Young Children

Caregivers can be more effective and supportive guides when they know what to expect from their child’s developmental unfolding.

Understanding Infant and Toddler Sleep

Most babies need to learn skills before they can sleep well on their own, let alone through the night. Normalizing sleep struggles can help caregivers feel less helpless.