Subsidy Expansion
Shhhh. Listen. Do you hear that? Kids and caregivers across the State are cheering! The State announced last week that annual income limits for Maryland’s Child Care Subsidy (CSS) Program will increase dramatically effective August 1st. This will significantly help more Maryland families access quality child care and early education programs.
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MSDE guidelines (MSDE)
Boosts in income eligibility mean more Maryland families to access child care subsidies (Baltimore Sun)
Why Maryland needs to invest in child care (Baltimore Sun)
Boosts in income eligibility mean more Maryland families to access child care subsidies (Baltimore Sun)
Why Maryland needs to invest in child care (Baltimore Sun)
Dad's Workout Matters
Exercise does a body good. Now new research points to even greater benefits, especially for the children of fathers who exercise regularly.
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Do Fathers Who Exercise Have Smarter Babies? (New York Times)
Bacteria Babies Need
Pregnant women and new moms should talk to their doctors to make sure their developing and new babies are getting all the germs they need…the helpful ones that is.
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The Bacteria Babies Need (New York Times)
Tummy Time
It’s tummy time!! Tummy time is good for babies. Positioning babies on their stomachs not only helps to prevent flat spots on the back of your baby’s developing head, it is also good for strengthening neck, shoulder, and even hand muscles. Tummy time also helps improve motor development, as it works the muscles that are integral for fine motor skills.
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The Benefits of Tummy Time (New York Times)
Attitude Counts
What will your new baby be like? What fun things will you do together? What do you want to share with him or her? Asking a pregnant mother these questions might help her to be healthier during pregnancy and interact positively with her infant after he or she is born. So say experts at the Centre for Family Research in a recently published study.
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Dont Forget Dads
There have been numerous studies on the importance of father-child relationships. These include how such emotional connections in the early years lay the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. Studies have also shown how fathers who are involved during pregnancy have healthier children. The positive influences of involved dads are well-known. hat will your new baby be like? What fun things will you do together? What do you want to share with him or her? Asking a pregnant mother these questions might help her to be healthier during pregnancy and interact positively with her infant after he or she is born. So say experts at the Centre for Family Research in a recently published study.
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Family Friendly Urban Living
Statistics show that more and more Millennials are having children, and among this group, the demand for family-friendly urban living is growing. Does Baltimore have what it takes to support the next generation of families?
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The Future Success of Cities Depends on Urban Kids (Strong Towns)
Early Friendships And Adult Health
Early friendships in childhood can help us become healthier as adults.
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Childhood Friendships May Have Some Health Benefits in Adulthood (Science Daily)
Simon Says
Simon Says playing games with your young children is one way for them to learn impulse control.
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Trauma Hurts
Trauma has many effects on the body including pain in adulthood.
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Facing Adversity Early in Life Lined to More Physical Pain in Adulthood (Penn State News)