The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.
Children who experience trauma during the first five years, have greater risk of growing up to have cancer, diabetes, or mood disorders as adults. According to new research from the CDC, children with disabilities are more likely to experience these traumatic events.