Doctor's Orders

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.

African american male pediatric doctor examining baby boy with female nurse

Doctor's Orders

The American Academy of Pediatrics are calling on their members to advocate high-quality early childhood education. It’s a matter of good health.

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Resources & Links

Pediatricians Urged to Promote Early-Childhood Education (Education Week)
Quality Early Education and Child Care From Birth to Kindergarten (American Academy of Pediatrics)