Nov. 16-20 – There are many ways for people to get involved in early learning and make a difference. Getting involved can mean connecting with other parents when a child is first born, so that you have the support and information you need to be the best parent possible during those immensely happy, but often tiring and trying, early years. It can mean making your voice heard online or in Olympia. And it can mean acting locally. There are many ways to make a difference and help ensure a great start for Washington’s children.

Our series this month kicks off with a look at the Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), the Seattle-area program that’s spent almost three decades helping thousands of bleary-eyed new parents connect with each other and create an invaluable support system that can last through the teen years. We’ll look at ways parents – and everyone else who cares about young children – can make a difference in their community. And we’ll talk about to make your voice heard in Olympia on the new statewide early learning plan that’s being developed and other children’s issues.

Schedule for the week:

• Monday: Getting Involved with other Parents: PEPS – Program for Early Parent Support
• Tuesday: Getting Involved as an Advocate: Children’s Alliance
• Wednesday: Getting Involved in Your Community: Community Cafes
• Thursday: Getting Involved with Others: Early Learning Coalitions
• Friday: Getting Involved with Your Voice: Statewide Early Learning Plan

Learning for Life is a week-long news series on KING 5 TV created in partnership with Thrive by Five Washington. It airs on KING Morning News on KONG 6/16 TV between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m.