April has been designated as the Month of the Young Child. Trying Together has planned a month full of events and opportunities to tout the importance of early child care and celebrate organizations that provide vital services.

Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeApril 1, 2024month of the young child, week of the young child, Trying together, EARLY LEARNING, early childhood educators

The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Prevention Tactics

For some children, childhood may be marred by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can have a lasting impact on their lives.

Families, News, ProvidersHeidi WinklerJuly 11, 2023trauma, early childhood, early childhood education, early childhood educators, prevention, cdc, cdc guidelines

PA DHS Accepting Applications for Children's Trust Fund Grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is accepting applications for the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) grants.

PA's Promise For Children Recognizes Teachers, Requests Nominations for Teacher Appreciation Week

In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, Pennsylvania's Promise for Children is sharing the stories of inspiring educators and encouraging families to nominate teachers for recognition.

Families, Providers, NewsHeidi WinklerMay 11, 2023pa's promise for children, teachers, national teacher appreciation, teacher appreciation week, educators, ece, early childhood educators, nominate

PaTTAN Announces Summit on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments

The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) recently announced plans to host a two-day summit for early childhood educators in August 2023.

Providers, NewsHeidi WinklerMay 10, 2023PaTTAN, summit, ece, early childhood educators, early childhood education, education, learning, learning environment, inclusion, behavior, behavioral well-being

Pennsylvania Key Launches Healthy Minds @Work Program for ECE Professionals

The Pennsylvania Key recently launched its Healthy Minds @Work Program and is encouraging early childhood educators to participate in a four-week, kick-off challenge.

Providers, NewsHeidi WinklerMay 4, 2023pennsylvania key, healthy minds, healthy minds @work, ece, early childhood educators

Resources for May 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.

Remake Learning Days Return to Southwest Pennsylvania

Remake Learning Days returns to the southwestern PA region from May 4 - 23, 2023 with events for youth, families, grandparents, caregivers, and educators to explore creative and fun ways of learning!

Families, NewsHeidi WinklerApril 20, 2023remake learning, remake learning days across america, early childhood education, early childhood educators, EARLY LEARNING, ultimate play day, playful pittsburgh collaborative, Trying together, Pennsylvania, PA, events, families

Strategies to Foster Risk Taking During Outdoor Play

The National Association for the Education of Young Child (NAEYC) has provided five strategies to help early childhood educators foster risk taking in play.

Providers, NewsHeidi WinklerApril 20, 2023playful pittsburgh collaborative, family, child, educators, early childhood educators, early education, early childhood education, early care and education professionals

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