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Resources for February Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Resources for Caregivers of a Bullied Child Who Won’t Talk About It
Bullying can be difficult for a child to handle, and a challenging situation for a caregiver to navigate - especially if children do not want to talk about it.
Brightwheel Lists 100 Employee Engagement Ideas for Child Care Programs
A new Brightwheel blog post contends that when a child care program’s staff feels connected, motivated, and valued, it directly reflects the care and learning experiences that the program offers.
Pittsburgh Warming Centers Open on Monday
Pittsburgh will keep warming centers open on Monday, January 26 at seven locations until 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., depending on the center, as the city is plunged into freezing temperatures following Sunday’s snowstorm.
NAEYC Opens Its 2026 ECE Workforce Survey
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has opened its 2026 ECE Workforce Survey.
Children’s Book by Carnegie Mellon CyLab Director Explores the Topic of Privacy
A children’s book by the director of CyLab, a privacy and security research institute at Carnegie Mellon University, explores the topic of privacy for children between the ages of 4 and 6.
The Buzzword is SOCIALIZE
This month’s Buzzword is SOCIALIZE, which means how we react with others.
Deadline to Apply for Children’s Literacy Award is February 20
The deadline to fill out an application for the 2026 Joan Brest Friedberg and Elizabeth “Betty” Segel Children’s Literacy Award is Friday, February 20.
DHS Announces Request for Application for CTF Grants
Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced a Request for Application (RFA) for the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) grants.