by Jennifer Glasgow | Dec 7, 2020 | E8 Communities, Education, Health
When building a house it is best to start with a strong foundation. This applies to early brain development as well. The brain develops faster in a child’s first three years than any other time in life, laying the bricks and mortar of future learning and success. A...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Oct 30, 2020 | Communities, Education, Family, Health
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and sometimes conflicting health guidance, many Arkansans are rightfully concerned about exposing loved ones to potential germs. As a result, some families are postponing, or skipping altogether, critical health care visits. Since...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Oct 26, 2020 | Communities, Education, Family, Health
The following post was originally written by Angela Duran as an op-ed in Arkansas Business and published Monday, October 26, 2020. The original article can be found here. How can we help equip our children, the future Arkansas workforce, with the skills to succeed in...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Oct 14, 2020 | Education, Health
In 2020, Arkansas legislators formed the Early Childhood Wellbeing Caucus to inform state lawmakers about ongoing issues and establish a legislative agenda for the Arkansas General Assembly. The caucus is co-chaired by Senator Trent Garner, a Republican, and...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Sep 25, 2020 | Health
Arkansas is one of only five states that does not reimburse health care providers for developmental or autism screenings through Medicaid. As a result, many infants and toddlers miss out on needed services. In a significant step forward, the Department of Human...
