How about a little good news? While pundits and social media love to stir up division between political parties, we may not actually be so different – at least not when it comes to little kids. The First Five Years Fund conducted two national polls right after the 2022 midterm elections. Regardless of political affiliation, they discovered that voters and small business owners overwhelmingly endorse the federal government acting on child care legislation.

Even if you don’t have children, our country’s child care crisis is costing you money. If you’re a business owner or just a taxpayer, the lack of affordable infant and toddler child care is undercutting your profits or your savings.

Early childhood lays the groundwork for everything that comes after. But what happens when there’s not enough child care to meet the needs of our communities? Let's talk about what can be done about this disturbing trend. 

Happy New Year! With the new year comes a new legislature and a new governor. We’re optimistic for the 2023 session because there’s a lot at stake for Maryland families.

Children and older adults both benefit from spending time together. Experts say that one-way seniors benefit from being around young children, is to fight feelings of loneliness.

At your child’s check-up there’s a lot of info coming your way. You try to pay attention to the doctor’s questions and advice but how can you be expected to remember everything she tells you? You're not alone.