Get a Head Start. Kathy and I attended a conference in December sponsored by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. There, we learned that 90 percent of all brain connections are made before your child even gets to kindergarten.

After we returned from the conference, we conducted our own informal survey of 18 children. For the children who did not attend Head Start or preschool, we observed that they had more difficulty in keeping up in school than their peers. We also observed these children had attention and behavior challenges. 

In addition to working with your child at home, the Head Start program is a great place for your child to develop. All my children have attended Head Start or preschool, and I have been amazed by what they learned there. Please give Head Start a call at 931.372.8021. 

Don’t Forget. The “What Home Means to Me” poster contest will start next month. Look for more details in your March newsletter. 

College Scholarships. Applications for upcoming college freshmen or adult continuing education scholarships are available at the main office. 

These scholarships are for residents of Highlands Residential Services only and are due by March 31, 2014. If you have any questions, please call Kathy at 931.526.9793 ext. 212.