It’s week 2 of our #SwapYourSnack Countdown. Get creative inspiration for new standards with 11 #SmartSnacks pins bit.ly/1jAJ75v

Watch “Fighting Chronic Disease,” a new video featuring Professor Heckman on the long-lasting health effects of #ece bit.ly/1rfJZ5F

The frequent tension between access and quality in #preK ow.ly/w8pYc #educatedkids NAEYC National Journal

Dual-generation college tour programs demystify the college process for parents ow.ly/w8qI5 #educatedkids Nona Willis Aronowitz

#Scaling impact requires being humble enough to know we can’t do it alone. ow.ly/w8zqR Gerald Chertavian The Bridgespan Group #collectiveimpact

DYK? Meaningful family engagement with young kids directly impacts learning and motivation. More in our newsletter: bit.ly/1nJmJeh

The US prison population is the largest, comprising 25% of the world’s prison population ow.ly/w86I1

DYK? Kids with strong vocabulary are more likely to have a strong self-image & sense of confidence huff.to/1fWEnsb #GetThemReading

RT if you agree: Helping kids enjoy reading is one of the most important things a parent can do bit.ly/19kuhz8 #GetThemReading

“CNN Living: The photo shoot that changed a foster kid's life: cnn.it/1pJWnh9 ” #inspiring #happytears

“TracyZimmerman: When it comes to pre-k, some is good and more is better! buildthefoundation.org/2014/04/full-d… #NCECF” #butwhatforzerotothree

RT if you agree: Libraries provide some of the best resources for young readers. Find your local library here: bit.ly/1mMmdyK

Superheroes like you've never seen. Meet young volunteers making a difference at pointsoflight.org/blog/2014/05/0…

BLOG POST: Check out today's policy blog post on the early years written for Children's Mental Health Awareness Day: bit.ly/1uDuK9l

What’s the most overlooked factor in the #inequality conversation? b-boy bouiebaisse says neighborhood ow.ly/wMTZi #SecureFamilies WNYC 🎙

FACT: The # of kids aged 0-8 using mobile devices nearly doubled between 2011 & 2013 bit.ly/U1LIjZ #limitscreentime Common Sense Media

Excited to share our new website! More content to follow soon! mamasformamas.org

MFM is looking for mamas to mentor young, at-risk mamas! If you are interested, e-mail us at [email protected]! #mentor #mothers #love