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.
A new study from Harvard University provides further evidence of the immediate physiological effects on children of living in poverty. It also shows us some the potentially dangerous long-term effects. (Photo by iStock/PALMIHELP. )
Poverty Affects Children's Brains But Study Finds Public Policy Can Reduce Impact (WBUR)
Brain Architecture (Harvard Center on the Developing Brain)