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.
A new study from Northern Illinois University looks at potential protective and risk factors for child physical abuse. For this, we mean any physical abuse including hitting, shaking, choking, kicking, and spanking.
Research Reveals 25 Risk Factors for Childhood Abuse (Psychology Today)