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.
Taking risks is one way that children learn. But when they see their parents as unreliable, it can cause children to take fewer risks in early childhood.
Kids who feel their parents are less reliable take fewer risks vital to learning and growth (University of Wisconsin-Madison)