As children transition from pre-k to kindergarten this fall, caregivers should approach the milestone with an excited and curious mindset. But they should also emphasize practicing the skills needed for the transition, rather than prioritizing academic abilities.

Dissociation can sound like a scary word when applied to young people but, according to a new series of resources from the Child Mind Institute, it can cover a variety of behaviors, many of which aren’t great causes for concern.

As the summer begins to wind down, this is a valuable time to shift focus toward preparing for a strong start to the new school year, said Dominique R. Webster-Outten, the health and safety coach and a quality coach for ELRC Region 5.

Kidsburgh has released a list of 19 parks and playgrounds that a Pittsburgh-area group of mothers cited as being the region’s best.

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification has shared some new resources on how to avoid ticks and remove them from children.

The deadline to apply for Pennsylvania’s SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program is Monday, August 31.

Trying Together, ELRC Region 5’s quality partner, offers numerous professional growth opportunities through the Institute for Early Childhood Career Pathways, including public in-person and virtual courses and custom professional development options.

Educators and advocates who are looking to deepen their knowledge of state and federal education policy can now apply for the 2026-27 Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPLC).

Reading Ready Pittsburgh is looking to expand participation in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL), a book-gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age 5, in the region.