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.

School plays a large role in the lives of children as it is the source of learning and development, and the place where they will meet many of their friends.

Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) is renewing a literacy push after only 44% of third graders were found to be proficient in reading at the end of the 2024-25 school year.

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.

Having a good relationship with caregivers is essential to an early childhood educator’s ability to guide a child’s development and success. 

One of the biggest challenges - and most important skills to learn - for children is managing big emotions.

The Pennsylvania Key recently added the Let’s Talk Quality: Program Quality Assessment in Pennsylvania blog to its website.

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.

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.