The First Five Years

The holidays are a tempting time to shower children with toys. At the risk of sounding like the Grinch, a new study suggests that there can be too much of…

That impulse to take a little bite out of a baby due to his or her overwhelming cuteness actually has a name…and a purpose. Find out more!

Young children who watch adults remain committed to a task are more likely to try harder when performing their own tasks. Find out why this matters!

There’s a myth in America that anyone who is determined enough can get rich. But the family you’re born into is a much more likely predictor of future…

Gun violence, natural disasters, and house fires can make the world seem very scary. Maryland Family Network has resources available to protect children…

According to UNICEF there are three essential national policies that support families with young children -- two years of free early childhood education…

During the first 1,000 days of a child’s life there is more growth and development than at any other point in life. What and whom a child is exposed to…

You can’t control the genes your baby inherits. But you can determine how well your baby is loved and supported. Abuse and neglect in early childhood can…

At Maryland Family Network we say that the first five years of a child’s life are the most important. That’s true but today we want to talk about…

It happens all over the world regardless of language or culture—a mother sings to her baby to soothe, to comfort, and to connect. Researchers at the…