Boteach: Babies can’t speak for themselves, so families and early childhood advocates are demanding that Congress to invest in our youngest kids.

By Melissa Boteach

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Last week, parents from every corner of America headed to Capitol Hill — strollers, diaper bags and all — to demand that Congress protect and strengthen critical early childhood programs that millions of babies rely on. Babies can’t speak for themselves, so families and early childhood advocates are raising their voices to demand that Congress invest in our youngest kids’ health, development and future.

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