Tiny Teeth
Early childhood cavities are the number one chronic disease affecting young children in America—even more common than asthma or hay fever. The Children’s Dental Health Project has ideas for how to change that.
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Prevention starts early, improves lives, and saves money (Children's Dental Health Project)
Children’s Oral Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Children’s Oral Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
What Toys Teach?
Just because the box says "educational" doesn’t mean it’s best for your baby. Listen now and learn more.
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Make Way For Men
Most of the early care and education field is dominated by women. We’re grateful for the dedication they bring, but men can also be a huge asset during the early years. Listen now to learn how to attract more men to this important field of work.
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Invest Now, Save Later
New research from the Economic Policy Institute supports what Maryland Family Network has known for a long time -- making public investments in early childhood care and education not only helps families make ends meet but would also provide a major boost to the State’s economy. Listen now and learn more.
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It’s time for an ambitious national investment in America’s children (Economic Policy Institute)
That New Baby Smell!
There’s just something enchanting about that new baby smell. In fact, it is something biological that entices our olfactory and bonds us with babies.
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Great Ideas
Maryland Family Network encourages creative approaches to help both child care professionals and families. These great ideas give kids a great start!
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New Intervention Program Reduces Bullying in Early Childhood (University of Buffalo)
Cursing Kids
What does a parent do when his young child takes up cursing? We’ve got advice you will swear by!
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Handling Swearing and Cursing: A Guide for Parents (Child Development Institute)
When Young Children Use Profanity: How to Handle Cursing and Name Calling (Early Childhood News)
Why Kids Curse (NPR)
When Young Children Use Profanity: How to Handle Cursing and Name Calling (Early Childhood News)
Why Kids Curse (NPR)
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Worth Remembering
Strengthen your child’s memory while also creating a stronger bond with your child. Listen now.
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The Long-term Benefits of Improving Your Toddler’s Memory Skills (Concordia University)
4 Easy Ways to Enhance Your Child’s Memory (Parents.com)
Napping May Boost Preschoolers’ Memory Skills (CBS News)
4 Easy Ways to Enhance Your Child’s Memory (Parents.com)
Napping May Boost Preschoolers’ Memory Skills (CBS News)