Strolling Thunder™ families with babies and toddlers from every state and Washington, D.C. are raising their voices to tell Congress what young children need to thrive. 

As we celebrate 10 years of bringing the thunder, the message has never been more urgent: It’s time. 

Time to listen to families.

Time to make babies a national priority. 

Time to make sure babies and their families have what they need to thrive. 

Behind every photo is a caring family, a real story, and a call for Congress to Act. 

Families will meet with Members of Congress and partner with ZERO TO THREE to push for policies that support good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences for every baby. 

Click on each state to meet the babies and see their story.

Babies can’t call Congress. They can’t vote. They can’t demand better policies. You can.  

It’s time for all of us to show up with our Strolling Thunder families. 

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Each of our 51 families met with their state’s policymakers to tell their story and make sure Congress hears what babies and families really need: quality, affordable child care, paid family leave, economic security, and policies that give every baby a strong start.

See more news coverage from The 74 Million, The Morning Journal, and First Alert 7.

Learn more about a few of the 2025 Strolling Thunder babies and read about one mom’s journey that led to her becoming an advocate.

Take action now and tell Congress to invest in the programs and policies infant and toddlers need to thrive.

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