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Resources Help to Navigate Executive Function Issues in Children
Organization, problem-solving, and planning are all mental skills that we use on a daily basis. These skills are known as executive functions.
Podcast Suggests Ways to Build Stronger Relationships with Children
The latest Thriving Kids podcast episode suggests that caregivers should slow down and reflect on their own history and motivations as a caregiver to build stronger relationships with children.
OCDEL Opens Comment Period for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C Application
The state’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL has opened the review and comment period for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C application for the Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program.
March Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related products recalls.
Thriving Kids Episode Examines Effect of Social Media on Children
The latest Thriving Kids podcast episode examines how social media affects children in these and other areas.
ELRC Region 5 Office Closures for NFL Draft Week
ELRC Region 5 will close the main Wood Street Office April 23 and 24 in anticipation of road closures, disrupted public transportation, and increased visitors during the NFL Draft.
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.
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.