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Parenting is hard

Mother embracing her baby girl while sleeping,lifestyle concept.Tired concerned mother rocking sleeping baby in kitchen.Portrait of young woman and cute little baby in home interior.Motherhood concept
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Mother embracing her baby girl while sleeping,lifestyle concept.Tired concerned mother rocking sleeping baby in kitchen.Portrait of young woman and cute little baby in home interior.Motherhood concept

Being a parent is hard. Yet most new parents are reluctant to ask for help for fear of being labelled a “bad parent” or that they will be judged for not being able to cope with the stress. Let’s normalize asking for help and let’s put supports in place for parents who need it.

The First Five Years is paid for by the Maryland Family Network.