It’s not uncommon for teenagers to be misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder - which is more widely understood - when they might be actually struggling with borderline personality disorder (BPD).

Organization, problem-solving, and planning are all mental skills that we use on a daily basis. These skills are known as executive functions.

The latest Thriving Kids podcast episode suggests that caregivers should slow down and reflect on their own history and motivations as a caregiver to build stronger relationships with children.

The state’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL has opened the review and comment period for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C application for the Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program.

Early learning programs can make summertime feel special by transforming their programming into a summer camp atmosphere.

A+ Schools and the Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative (PLC) are asking Pittsburgh region early learning childhood organizations to take part in a brief survey about programming being offered during the NFL Draft week this month.

Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related products recalls.

The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) will honor two educators who have worked with ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, Trying Together, along with three others during its 2026 VOICE for Children Celebration in April.

The latest Thriving Kids podcast episode examines how social media affects children in these and other areas.