It is important for children to have consistent routines because they help to make them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn, said Kathy Wolfe, the STARS designator for ELRC Region 5.

Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related products recalls.

Having a conversation about a challenging subject can be difficult, but the latest Thriving Kids podcast episode focuses on how these types of conversations are often the ones that children most need caregivers to start.

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and identify them.

Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services has asked organizations that serve county residents who receive Medicaid benefits to notify them about upcoming changes to the federal program in the coming months.

The Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMH) program examines how to promote independence and help children to develop self-esteem and self-confidence in a new set of resources.

The Child Mind Institute has put together a series of resources on what to do when siblings won’t stop fighting.

PA Promise for Children has paired its list of July books for kindergartners with activities that can sensory experiences for children as they read.

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning has released two nature-related book lists for children that focus on rocks and trees as part of its 2026 Summer Learning & Literacy Road Trip.