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.
We live in very diverse world and the best early learning environments – at child care and at home-- reflect the diversity of real life. Find out why.
12 Books to Help Children Understand Race (The Smithsonian Institution)
Talking To Young Children About Race and Racism (PBS)
Children Notice Race Several Years Before Adults Want to Talk About It (American Psychological Association)