Best Practices to Prevent the Spread of Infections

As the new school year begins, early learning programs can reduce the spread of illness by following routine health and safety practices.

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Pittsburgh Announces End of Summer Pool Season Schedule

Pittsburgh has released its schedule and operating hours for the final two weeks of the summer CitiParks pool season.

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Start the School Year by Building Strong Relationships

As you kick off a new school year, one of the most important things you can do is focus on building positive, meaningful relationships with the children in your classroom.

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PA Promise for Children Releases Activity Guide for Preschoolers

PA Promise for Children included a new activity guide during its most recent “Kindergarten, Here I Come” newsletter that focuses on the topic of preparing for kindergarten and features a variety of activities for caregivers and preschoolers.

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Podcast Focuses on Helping Children to Build Healthy Friendships

A recent episode of the Child Mind Institute’s Thriving Kids podcast focused on how caregivers can help children to build positive and healthy friendships.

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PA Promise for Children Releases August Books for Preschoolers

PA Promise for Children has released its list of July books for preschoolers that includes eight titles across four categories.

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Child Mind Institute Provides Resources to Prepare Students for College

The Child Mind Institute has shared a list of resources for caregivers whose children are preparing to leave for college.

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Trying Together Offering Home Based Child Care Course

Trying Together is offering a 12-week course that includes information about best business practices, opening a small business, child care licensing, Keystone STARS, and developmentally appropriate practices.

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