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.
As we continue to recognize the Month of the Young Child, it’s important that we talk about an alarming trend in Baltimore City and County. Since December of last year there has been a sudden spike in infant deaths.
Safe Sleep (B'More for Healthy Babies)
Rise in Infant Deaths Hits Black Families the Hardest, Study Finds (Baltimore Sun)