Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
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A new strategic plan developed by Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will provide providers of out-of-school time programs in Allegheny County with more focused support.
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As part of June’s Pride Month, the Child Mind Institute has released a list of resources on how to support LBGTQ+ children’s mental health.
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Connection is the key to building trust and safety, and there are four elements that adults should focus on when attempting to connect with a child.
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Spending the night at a friend’s house or going away to summer camp can be a fun and exciting rite of passage for children and young adults - but it can also involve anxiety.
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CitiParks will operate six cooling centers this week amid temperatures exceeding 90 degrees in Pittsburgh.
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For those seeking news and information on the state Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification Services, a good place to start would be The Confluence Podcast.
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Public Source is calling on Pittsburgh residents to respond to a survey regarding how they are handling federal cuts that are affecting summer and out-of-school time programs.
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The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)’s Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has released an announcement regarding providers’ access to free First Aid and CPR training.
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