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)
Raising Thankful Kids
Parents want to raise grateful children. There are many ways parents can nurture gratitude in children from an early age. Find out more.
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Disparity In Diet
Eating healthy can be expensive. Join us to ensure that all families have access to quality meal time options. Listen now
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Why So Many Rich Kids Come to Enjoy the Taste of Healthier Foods (The Atlantic)
Nutrition and Children (Nutrition.gov)
Child and Adult Care Food Program (Benefits.gov)
Nutrition and Children (Nutrition.gov)
Child and Adult Care Food Program (Benefits.gov)
Unlicensed. Unsafe. Unfair.
Illegal child care is unlicensed, unsafe, and unfair to our children. Let’s work together to make child care safe, affordable, and accessible for all. We can’t afford not to.
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LOCATE: Child Care (Maryland Family Network)
Unlicensed Child Care: Cheaper. But at What Cost? (Patch.com)
Early Childhood Regulations (MSDE)
Unlicensed Child Care: Cheaper. But at What Cost? (Patch.com)
Early Childhood Regulations (MSDE)