It can be a difficult decision to place a child on medication to treat a mental health condition or learning disorder.

Children miss about 34 million school hours annually due to dental problems and unplanned dental care, according to The Pennsylvania Key, which focused on dental health for its February health trends report.

Members of the Allegheny County community are invited to attend a virtual public meeting to learn more about and share input for the Allegheny Forward Comprehensive plan.

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has announced the availability of $11.5 million in state Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) funding. 

The Afterschool Alliance is asking those who operate afterschool or summer learning programs to take a survey to provide information on the needs that their programs face.

From navigating big feelings and social stress to constantly evolving technology and the growing need for independence, helping children to build coping skills, stay connected, and develop confidence requires patience, practice, and repeated conversations from caregivers.

Below is a list of December recalls from the following federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

It is not uncommon for some children to take part in such nervous habits as pulling hair, biting nails and picking skin - but plucking hair to the point where there are bald spots or picking at skin until it bleeds can be signs of a disorder.