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.

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.

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

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, so the Child Mind Institute has compiled some resources on how to help youths who are struggling and encourage them to speak about things that are troubling them.

As part of September’s National Early Literacy Month, The Pennsylvania Key’s monthly Health Trends in Early Childhood is providing resources on how early literacy helps to support children’s well-being and health.

PA Promise for Children released its list of September books for preschoolers, recommending eight books across four categories and combining some of them with activities that can increase interest in literacy.