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Registration Opens in April for McKeesport School District Summer Camps
Caregivers will be able to register children in April for two summer camps in McKeesport this summer that will serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Resources for April Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize several observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and childcare professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Zero2Eight Highlights Local Initiative That Promotes Intergenerational Play Spaces
A Pennsylvania initiative that provides funding to local organizations to create playful learning experiences for people of all ages in public spaces was recently highlighted in a post by the Zero2Eight substack.
PA Promise for Children Pairs Activities with Booklist for Children
PA Promise for Children has recommended a list of activities that correspond to the topics of math, social-emotional development, literacy, and science and included two children’s books per subject to pair with the activities.
Child Mind Institute Provides Resources for Children with ADHD or Sleep Issues
Most children do not get enough sleep for a variety of reasons, from being energized and not wanting to go to bed to being overwhelmed by homework.
ELRC Region 5 Formula Banks Fed a Total of 336 Babies in 2025
ELRC Region 5’s formula bank sites fed nearly 5,000 babies and distributed more than 30,000 cans or bottles of formula in 2025, according to a year in review for the formula bank.
IECMH’s National Nutrition Month Resources Promote Children’s Healthy Eating Habits
To celebrate National Nutrition Month, the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program (IECMH) has compiled a list of resources that can help caregivers make nutritious choices for the children in their care.
Resources for September Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
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.