Month of the Young Child

To the editor:

All this month, I have been celebrating the Month of the Young Child, delighting in the joy of my young grandson, and reflecting on when my own children were young.

Thirty years ago, I watched my two sons learn, blossom and grow as a direct result of the two high-quality childcare programs they attended, first in a private home and then in a center- based setting. I owe much to the talented childcare providers who helped my boys learn how to solve problems, build social skills, and regulate their emotions – valuable “soft” skills that increased their resilience and prepared them for life.