Decision Making

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.

Decision Making

Learning how to make decisions as children prepares them to make sound choices as adults. Honoring a preschooler's choice also tells him that you respect him and his abilities. Here are some ways to guide children through this process.

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Resources & Links

Raising Good Decision Makers (Huffington Post)
Fun Activities to Teach Children About Decision Making (Global Post)
Deal or No Deal: Five Year Olds Make Smart Decisions In Games Of Risk (Science Daily)