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.
If you’re a parent you probably visit a lot of playgrounds. They seem pretty straightforward. But the playground outside of your family’s child care program is just as important as what’s happening inside the building.
Resources for Safe Playgrounds (Head Start)
Playgrounds and Their Role in Child Development (NESCA)
The Benefits of Playgrounds on Child Development (Foundations for Learning)