How family policy debates sometimes ignore the family itself Debates about family policy often focus on an array of programs or interventions like licensed child care, pre-K or the K-12 education system. But all too often, the family itself as an optimal environment for the healthy development of young children – and a fundamental institution of civil society – gets left out of the discussion. This week’s guest explains why we need to elevate the family as “essential infrastructure” for children and society. She also argues for better inclusion of the evidence showing which environments are truly optimal for early childhood development. Dr. @kbstevens is the founder and CEO of the @_CCFP and formerly led @AEI’s early childhood program as a resident scholar. She joins host @nicdunnutah to help recenter true pro-family policy at the core of our public debates and offer policymakers and voters a framework for a better approach. #utpol