Fur Weather Friends

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.

An adorable 8 month old baby girl is bundled up in a sweater and bomber hat looking lovingly at her pet German Shepherd dog as they sit outside on a cold fall day.

Fur Weather Friends

Thinking about getting a pet? In addition to being a good companion, that furry friend may help with your child’s brain development.

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Resources & Links

The Benefits of Fur Weather Friends in Childhood Development (The Student Newspaper)
Companion Animals and Child/Adolescent Development: A Systematic Review of the Evidence (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)