PA Promise for Children Lists 10 Books for Children About Doing Laundry

PA Promise for Children has released a list of 10 books for children that feature the theme of doing laundry.

News, Providers, FamiliesNathan DukeJuly 29, 2025children's reading list, PA Promise for Children, laundry, Wanda's Washing Machine, Llamas in the Laundry, Stinky Clothes, Knuffle Bunny, Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash, Mo Willems, Henry Helps with Laundry, Dirty Laundry, Laundry Day, The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash, Smelling Sunshine

Resources for August Observances

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and identify them.

Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeJuly 29, 2025August observances, National Night Out, Back to School Month, Women's Equality Day, Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, cdc, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccines, immunization, Summer Sun Safety Month, National Immunization Awareness Month, National Breastfeeding Month, Exercise with Your Child Week, National Book Lover's Day

Thriving Kids Newsletter Discusses How to Promote Good Behavior in Children

The Child Mind Institute recently kicked off its Thriving Kids newsletter with the topic of how to promote good behavior in children.

Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeJuly 28, 2025promoting good behavior in children, The Child Mind Institute

Kidsburgh Article Encourages Caregivers to Talk to Children About Race

A new Kidsburgh article posits that not only is it beneficial to talk to young children about issues revolving around race - but it can be harmful not to do so.

Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeJuly 28, 2025talk to children about race, discussing race with children, Kidsburgh

Deadline to Submit RFP for DHS Out-of-School Time, Teen Programming is July 31

The deadline to submit an Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) request for proposal (RFP) for additional out-of-school time and teen programming is Thursday, July 31.

News, ProvidersNathan DukeJuly 23, 2025out-of-school time, teen programming, request for proposal, Allegheny County Department of Human Services

APOST Seeking Presenters in Southwest PA to Facilitate OST Workshops

Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is seeking presenters from Southwest Pennsylvania to facilitate workshops on topics relating to out-of-school time (OST) for its 2025 conference.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeJuly 23, 2025APOST, out-of-school time, Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Child Mind Institute Series Focuses on Fostering a Child’s Development

The Child Mind Institute has released a list of resources for fostering a child’s development, from play to language skills.

Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeJuly 22, 2025The Child Mind Institute, fostering a child's development

PASSHE: ECE PDO Grant at Shippensburg University Prioritizing Those Enrolled as of May 1

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has announced that new funding for its Early Childhood Education Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO) grant at Shippensburg University is currently on pause.

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