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.
Here is a list of resources for December observances:
Month-Long Observances
Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month
November Recalls on Children’s Products, Trying Together
Safe Toys and Gifts Month, American Public Health Association
Choosing Safe Toys, KidsHealth
7 Tips For Buying Safe Toys For Children, Health Park Pediatrics
Universal Human Rights Month
Family Guide to Discussing Race and Equity with Young Children, Trying Together
National Human Rights Month: Teaching Children About Human Rights, Connections Academy
Explaining Human Rights to Kids on International Human Rights Day, KidsKonnect
Learn a Foreign Language Month
6 Reasons Why Language Learning Is Important For Children, EF
11 Reasons Why Your Child Should Learn a Foreign Language, VIP Kid
10 Language Games for Kids That’ll Keep Them Engaged and Learning, Fluentu
Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
2023 Food Resources, Trying Together
New Food Safety Fact Sheets Available, Trying Together
Healthy Eating Guides: At the Grocery Store, Trying Together
Week-Long Observances
December 4-8 is National Influenza Vaccination Week
Find Flu Vaccines, Vaccine.gov
Flu Shot: Your Best Bet For Avoiding Influenza, Mayo Clinic
Days of Recognition
December 2 is Special Education Day
Early Intervention FAQ, Trying Together
When Should a Parent Consider Early Intervention for Their Child? Trying Together
Family Guide for Early Intervention and Inclusion in Allegheny County, Trying Together
Family Guide for Navigating Early Intervention Services, Trying Together
December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day
Housing Resources Available for Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Families, Trying Together
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Application Period Opens November 1, Trying Together
Allegheny County Family Resource Map, ELRC Region 5
Housing Resources, United Way PA 211
December 3 is International Day of People with Disabilities
Early Childhood Inclusion, Trying Together
Talking with Young Children about Disabilities, Trying Together
The Differences Among Mental, Developmental, and Behavioral Conditions, Trying Together
December 5 is National Communicate With Your Kids Day
How To Address War and Traumatic Experiences With Children, Trying Together
Talking with Young Children about Disabilities, Trying Together
December 10 is Human Rights Day
Family Guide to Discussing Race and Equity with Young Children, Trying Together
National Human Rights Month: Teaching Children About Human Rights, Connections Academy
Explaining Human Rights to Kids on International Human Rights Day, KidsKonnect
December 21 is National Short Story Day
Buzzword Pittsburgh, Buzzword Pittsburgh
Reading Ready Pittsburgh Offers Resources For Families and Caregivers, Trying Together