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Registration Open for UnConference: Kindergarten Transition
Registration is now open for Trying Together’s UnConference: Kindergarten Transition scheduled for Monday, February 16 at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.
Article Discusses Importance of Caregivers Teaching Children to Cultivate Gratitude
In a recent article, PBS Kids for Parents discusses how families can find things to be grateful for even during difficult times.
PA Partnerships for Children Report Finds Hundreds of Thousands of Children Without Health Insurance
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children has released a new report that found more than 153,000 children in the state are currently without health insurance, which is the highest number in a decade.
National AfterSchool Association to Host Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards Sessions
The National AfterSchool Association will offer three upcoming virtual Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards (HEPA) sessions.
PA Promise for Children Shares Tips for Helping Children Learn to Read
Pennsylvania Promise for Children has put together a list of six tips for caregivers on helping children learn to read.
LIHEAP Enrollment for Heating Bill Assistance Opens December 3
Those who need help paying bills this winter can now sign up for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
November Recalls on Children’s Products
Below is a list of October recalls from the following federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Resources for December Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Carnegie Library Card Holders Can Utilize Variety of Free Services
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a massive selection of books for children and their families, but library card holders can take advantage of a number of other services for free.