The First Five Years

Summer’s here and the time is right…for swimming! And that means it’s time to stay vigilant when your child is in or near the water. Drowning happens in a…

When America was founded nearly 250 years ago “child care” would have meant spending the day on the farm or in the fields. We’ve come a long way since…

While the importance of outdoor play is well known, results from a study done in the UK reveal that children today are spending much less time outdoors…

The push for paternity leave continues to intensify. Research shows the benefits of paternity leave to both newborns and families. What are the…

Toddlers’ brains are like sponges, soaking up the vocabulary and mannerisms of those around them. Researchers at Ohio State University and Purdue…

Little ones are full of energy, excitement, and inquisitiveness. Directing that energy into productive play and safe activities can be challenging. Here…

Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman says that the benefits of attending a high-quality early childhood program are so great that they positively…

Racism and sexism are killing us. According to the Centers for Disease Control, black women in America die at three to four times the rate of white women…

Workplace breastfeeding discrimination lawsuits are up 800% over the past decade. Without having access to appropriate accommodations for breastfeeding,…

One in seven is pretty good odds. The Centers for Disease Control, however, report that one in seven American children has experienced abuse or neglect in…