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LEAF Scholarship Applications Available for March Events
Individuals with disabilities and their family members can apply for LEAF Scholarships to participate in programs taking place this month.
Caregivers Should Start Thinking Now About Registering Children for Summer Camp
While the weather outside might make summer feel far away, caregivers looking to place their children in summer camps should start thinking about where to find spots for them.
State Provides Resources for Child Care Providers Amid National Measles Outbreak
The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (DOH) Bureau of Epidemiology has released resources for child care providers amid an ongoing nationwide outbreak of measles.
Children’s Book Festival Hosts Bookmark-Making Contest
The Children’s Book Festival is holding a bookmark-making contest for students in preschool through sixth grade as part of this year’s festivities.
Child Mind Institute Survey, Resources Address Mental Health Care for Black Families
It can be a difficult decision to place a child on medication to treat a mental health condition or learning disorder.
Podcast Emphasizes Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers
The latest Thriving Kids podcast episode explores how being a caregiver can be exhilarating and exhausting - and that caregivers should be sure to practice self-care.
Resources to Celebrate March’s National Reading Month
National Reading Month is an annual nationwide celebration in March that encourages children, families, and communities to make reading a daily habit.
Resources for Caregivers with Children Navigating Friendship Losses
The Child Mind Institute has put together a list of resources about friend breakups that aim to help children when they’re struggling.
February Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related products recalls.