A majority of research on how parenthood changes a person has focused on mothers, so the Thriving Kids podcast has released a new episode on how fathers are affected by becoming a parent.

It is stressful enough for caregivers when children develop strep throat or other infections, but such illnesses can occasionally cause children to develop severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or other debilitating symptoms overnight.

The Pennsylvania Youth Homelessness Coalition is asking early childhood education professionals to take part in a survey to help the organization better understand which services and resources are helping children and youth experiencing homelessness to succeed in school. The survey also aims to collect information on where additional support is needed.

A new episode of the Confluence podcast discusses how early childhood education providers can protect their programs from falsified documents.

Child Passenger Safety Week - which runs from September 20 to 26 - is a great time for caregivers to learn the correct way to use car seats, booster seats, and seat belts to keep children safe while traveling in a vehicle.

Pittsburgh residents will have the opportunity to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, with upcoming events and can learn more about the month through a variety of resources.

Mayor Corey O’Connor’s office announced this week that the city’s recreation centers will extend their hours on days when Pittsburgh Public Schools are closed or have early dismissal.

Licensed child care providers can help young children build healthier eating habits by applying for the 2026-2027 PA NAPSACC Wellness Grant.

This month’s Buzzword is PLAY, which means any fun, freely chosen activity done just for the joy of it.