IECMHC Cites Music and Movement as Important to Child Development

Although spring is just around the corner, winter weather can continue into March - and even April - so it is important for parents and guardians to find ways for children to remain active while indoors.

Providers, Families, NewsNathan DukeMarch 25, 2025Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, motor skills, cognitive skills, music and movement for children, social skills

PA Promise for Children List Focuses on Bedroom Safety for Children

PA Promise for Children has put together a list of ways to ensure that the bedroom remains a safe place for children.

Providers, News, FamiliesNathan DukeMarch 25, 2025bedroom safety, PA Promise for Children, child proof electrical outlets, cribs

ECE Professionals Must Apply for Summer Semesters by April Deadline

Early childhood education (ECE) professionals interested in attending college for summer semesters should apply to T.E.A.C.H. prior to the April deadline.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeMarch 24, 2025T.E.A.C.H., Alvernia University, Gwynedd Mercy University, early childhood educators

Rolling Admission Open for PaPBS Network Tier 1 Facilitator Training

The Program-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PW-PBIS) Training Collaborative is opening rolling admission for the PaPBS Network Tier 1 facilitator training series.

Providers, NewsNathan DukeMarch 19, 2025Program-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PW-PBIS) Training Collaborative, PaPBS Network Tier 1

Genius of Play Releases Book for National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

The Genius of Play has released a book for children in honor of March’s National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Families, News, ProvidersNathan DukeMarch 18, 2025The Genius of Play, National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, STEAM

Resources for Children Who are Shy or Have Selective Mutism

Shyness can often be difficult for children to overcome. As a result, it can lead to misunderstanding and be a challenge for adults to comprehend what is causing a child’s reticence.

News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeMarch 18, 2025shyness, social anxiety, The Child Mind Institute, selective mutism, separation anxiety disorder

Airport Academy Cited as Successful Workforce Development Program

The Pittsburgh International Airport’s Le Petite Academy is being cited as a successful workforce development program in a recent Blue Sky News article that features Trying Together’s executive director.

News, Families, ProvidersNathan DukeMarch 17, 2025Pittsburgh International Airport, Le Petite Academy, affordable child care in Pittsburgh, Trying Together

April is the Month of the Young Child

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.