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.
Play is how we learn to learn. Beginning at birth children need lots of play time. It engages every aspect of human development—social, emotional, cognitive, and physical.
10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play (NAEYC)
Brain Building Through Play: Activities for Infants, Toddlers and Children (Harvard Center on the Developing Child)