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Pitt Seeking Caregivers of Young Children for Behavior and Sleep Difficulty Study
The University of Pittsburgh’s Pitt + Me is calling for caregivers of children between the ages of 3 and 5 to take part in a study on behavior and sleep difficulties.
Building Strong Relationships Between ECE Professionals and Caregivers Relies on Communication
Having a good relationship with caregivers is essential to an early childhood educator’s ability to guide a child’s development and success.
Podcast Tackles How to Help Children Manage Their Big Emotions
One of the biggest challenges - and most important skills to learn - for children is managing big emotions.
Pennsylvania Key Adds Program Quality Blog to Its Website
The Pennsylvania Key recently added the Let’s Talk Quality: Program Quality Assessment in Pennsylvania blog to its website.
Southwestern PA Hosts Toy Drives Ahead of Holidays
Toy drives in southwestern Pennsylvania will continue for the next few weeks of the holiday season to provide families in need of help with toys and gift cards.
Education Organization Compiles Experts’ Advice on How to Talk to Children About Race and Racism
Talking about race or situations involving racism or discrimination can be challenging for caregivers and children, so The Hechinger Report has compiled experts’ advice on the topic in a new article.
Tips for Keeping Children Safe While Playing Outdoors During the Winter
Healthy Children has put together a guide full of tips on how to keep children warm and safe while playing outside during the winter.
CitiParks to Open Warming Centers on Sunday Amid Freezing Temperatures
With temperatures expecting to drop to the teens, CitiParks will activate five Healthy Active Living Centers as warming centers on Sunday, December 14.
Caregivers Should Learn How to Detect Respiratory Syncytial Virus
The fall and winter seasons bring with them a variety of illnesses - including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common respiratory virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs that peaks in December and January.