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Pittsburgh Recreation Centers to Offer NFL Draft Programming for Children Next Week
Pittsburgh’s CitiParks will offer a series of fun, engaging programs for youth and families at its City Recreation Centers next week as the city hosts the NFL Draft.
University of Pittsburgh Offering Online Infant Mental Health Graduate Certificate
The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education is now offering a new fully online graduate Certificate in Mental Health that is designed for working professionals.
Child Care Facilities Can Apply for Free Testing for Lead in Drinking Water
Eligible schools and child care facilities can apply to have their drinking water tested for lead for free through a program recently launched in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Key Focuses on Well-Child Visits for April Health Trend
The Pennsylvania Key notes that caregivers should prioritize well-child visits, a routine, preventative check-up with a pediatrician or doctor to monitor a child’s physical, emotional, or social development.
PA Promise for Children Releases April List of Books for Children
PA Promise for Children has released its list of April books for preschoolers that includes eight books across four categories.
Fall Semester Application Process Open for TEACH Scholarship
The application process for the TEACH scholarship - which helps early educators to advance their education while continuing to work - is now open for the fall semester.
How to Tell the Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and BPD in Youths
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).
Resources Help to Navigate Executive Function Issues in Children
Organization, problem-solving, and planning are all mental skills that we use on a daily basis. These skills are known as executive functions.
Podcast Suggests Ways to Build Stronger Relationships with Children
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.