Early Childhood Development & COVID-19: New Infographic & Webinar Recording

NEW INFOGRAPHIC & WEBINAR RECORDING

Early Childhood Development & COVID-19

​The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges facing children and families, including food and housing insecurity, access to education and poverty. While all children are facing adversity, the immediate and long-term impacts of this crisis have not been evenly distributed and may have substantial consequences for the most vulnerable children. This infographic explores the challenges facing children and families and provides actionable guidance to nurture resilience and support caregivers and parents.
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Watch our new webinar video to hear experts provide information and guidance on early childhood development, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and COVID-19’s impact on children.
Our expert panelists, Jack Shonkoff, MD; Jane Stevens; Paul Hollie and Maurice Lee, discussed:

• The biology of how excessive stress experienced in the early years can undermine the foundations for healthy development
• How the focus of work on ACEs includes broader experiences, societal factors and now the impacts of the ongoing pandemic
• Premera Blue Cross’s commitment to addressing ACEs and its partnership with a mental health clinic working to break the cycle of trauma

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Register Now: Upcoming webinar on Latino health and COVID-19