Maryland Essentials for Childhood

05/19/2026

Join us in person! Open to everyone, RSVP to [email protected].

04/28/2026

By bridging the gap between data collection and community action, the ACEs and PCEs Data to Action Learning Hub provides the insights necessary to inform policy
decisions that create the conditions for lasting child and family well-being.

04/23/2026

Resilience is something you build, so you can have positive outcomes even during challenging times. Grown-ups: learn how to build resilience with the child in your life and get ideas for activities from the Center on the Developing Child, with support from the Lego Foundation.

Resilience is when people have positive outcomes despite negative experiences. The idea that resilience is "toughness" or "grit" is a harmful myth. No one is

04/21/2026

Building a supportive community includes making evidence-based programs, such as
home visiting, available to ALL parents and caregivers. Together we can create
opportunities and build supports that build safe, stable, and nurturing relationships.

04/16/2026

A few minutes of intentional play can help children practice problem-solving, manage big emotions, and build confidence that lasts far beyond a rainy afternoon. We’re talking from babies to teen years!

You don’t need to buy anything. You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need YOU!

You are the single most important ingredient to building a strong foundation for your child’s future learning, behavior, health, and relationships. Learn about free tools and activity ideas for grown-ups to use with children.

Parenting is hard! Learn 6 things about early development that can help us all be better grown-ups and help children thrive.

04/14/2026

Policies like childcare subsidies, paid family leave, and state tax credits help parents &
caregivers with the support, tools, and resources they need to raise happy, healthy
children.

04/09/2026

🌟Ordinary moments are powerful opportunities to build your child’s brain. Try these small interactive activities to strengthen your child’s executive function skills, such as attention, working memory, and basic self-control. Choose the child’s age and get started with these activity sheets from the , with support from the . Available in English and Spanish.

https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/handouts-tools/brainbuildingthroughplay/

04/08/2026

Our friends at Vroom now have science-backed resources for new and expecting parents! Ready, Set, Vroom shares simple, affirming tips that support caregiver learning and skill-building. Find more on their website: https://www.vroom.org/new-parents

04/06/2026

We all play a part in supporting happy, healthy families. When communities
commit to a shared vision of safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and
environments, all children and families thrive!

04/02/2026

💡 Get inspired with these developmental activities from the . From babies to teens, there are ideas for every age. These simple activities build lifelong skills.

Playful interactions with adults help develop sturdy brain architecture, the foundations of lifelong health, and the building blocks of resilience.