WQED Writing Contest for Children to Kick Off in New Year

WQED’s writing contest for grade school children to submit stories and illustrations will begin in early January.

Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeDecember 31, 2024writing contest for children, WQED

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

Child Mind Institute Releases List of Best Books for Children on Mental Health

The Child Mind Institute has compiled a list of books about mental health and learning challenges for children that has been broken down by topic.

PA Promise for Children Releases Booklist on Riding in the Car or Bus

Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children has released a list of 10 books for children that revolve around riding in a car or bus.

Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeDecember 23, 2024books for children, Woody Guthrie, Rattletrap Car, Follow That Bus!, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Pennsylvania's Promise for Children, Riding In My Car, Wee Sing in the Car, The School Bus Driver from the Black Lagoon, The Wheels on the Bus, Cars and Trucks and Things That Go, My Car, The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car Trip, Berenstain Bears

Pittsburgh Debuts Its First Accessible Tennis Court

Pittsburgh has debuted its first re-fitted accessible tennis court in Highland Park.

Families, Providers, NewsNathan DukeDecember 17, 2024Highland Park, Pittsburgh accessible tennis court, Ed Gainey, CitiParks, Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

CWRC to Host Listening Sessions for Parents with Closed Youth Agency Cases

The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center (CWRC) wants to hear from birth parents who have a closed case with a county children and youth agency.

Families, NewsNathan DukeDecember 16, 2024Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center, child welfare system, PA children and youth agency

The Buzzword is DIRECTION

This month’s Buzzword is DIRECTION, which means the path along which someone or something moves.

Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeDecember 10, 2024Buzzword, BUZZ Boxes, early literacy, Tap! Tap! Tap!, Hervet Tullet, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Family Center

Pennie Enrollment Deadline for Jan. 1 Coverage This Week

Pennie’s open enrollment for health insurance will remain open until mid-January - however, those who need coverage for January 1 must enroll no later than December 15.

Families, NewsNathan DukeDecember 10, 2024Pennie, health insurance, qualifying events