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National Night Out Returns to Pittsburgh
The National Night Out (NNO) community-building campaign returns to the Greater Pittsburgh area on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
3 For Free: Free Admission in August for Three Local Museums
Three Pittsburgh museums will be open to visitors free of charge every operating day throughout the month of August 2023.
New Nationwide Report Ranks Pennsylvania 22nd in Child Well-Being
The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently released its 2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book on state trends in child well-being.
Updated: Summer Food Programs Offer Free Meals to Children
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank are offering summer food programs to provide meals to children at no cost to them or their families while school is not in session.
CDC Shares Sun Safety Tips for Schools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have shared sun safety tips for schools, as recess and other outdoor activities can excessively expose children to the sun.
EITA Offering Professional Development Opportunity on the Growing Brain
Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) is offering early childhood professionals a professional development opportunity to learn about brain growth in children from birth to 5 years of age.
Strategies to Foster Risk Taking During Outdoor Play
The National Association for the Education of Young Child (NAEYC) has provided five strategies to help early childhood educators foster risk taking in play.
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Offering Medical Grants for Children
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) is offering medical grants to families unable to afford child medical expenses not covered, or not fully covered, by commercial health insurance.
February Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.