Join hosts Inette Bolden and Jennifer Ferreira as they sit down with Karen Bernal, BSN, RN, Program Manager II of the Improved Pregnancy Outcomes Program, for an important conversation about infant safe sleep and prevention.

Karen shares practical guidance to help parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals create safer sleep environments for babies, from the ABCs of safe sleep to common questions about sleep spaces, swaddling, pacifiers, and changing recommendations. She also discusses Montgomery County’s work to better understand and prevent infant deaths and the importance of education, resources, and community partnerships.

Every Sleep, Every Baby: Creating Safer Starts for Infants reminds us that safe sleep matters every nap, every night, and with every caregiver.

The transcript of this episode can be found here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458592/episodes/19821672-safe-beginnings-protecting-infants-and-understanding-the-disparities#transcript

Join hosts Inette Bolden and Jennifer Ferreira as they sit down with Charlene Marie Muhammad, MS, Program Manager of Birth to Five Head Start, to explore how Head Start supports children's learning, health, and overall well-being while strengthening families and communities.

Charlene shares how Head Start provides comprehensive services that go beyond the classroom, helping children build a strong foundation for lifelong success through education, family engagement, health services, and community partnerships.

This episode highlights the lasting impact of investing in the whole child and the whole family, while showcasing how Head Start is helping Montgomery County's youngest learners thrive.

Join hosts Inette Bolden and Jennifer Ferreira as they sit down with Asia Ewell and Saru Nithyanandam, facilitators of the Positive Solutions for Families program, to explore how positive parenting can strengthen family relationships and support children's social-emotional development.

They discuss how behavior is communication, why predictable routines and positive guidance matter, and practical strategies families can use to reduce challenging behaviors while teaching important life skills. Asia and Saru also share tips for responding to difficult moments with empathy, consistency, and confidence, helping children—and the adults who care for them—thrive together.

This episode offers practical, everyday tools for parents and caregivers looking to build stronger connections, encourage positive behavior, and create supportive environments where children can succeed.