Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Certification has shared some new resources on how to avoid ticks and remove them from children.

The deadline to apply for Pennsylvania’s SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program is Monday, August 31.

Reading Ready Pittsburgh is looking to expand participation in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL), a book-gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age 5, in the region.

Caregivers of Allegheny County children who start school later this month can take part in several upcoming back-to-school events that include backpack giveaways and fun activities.

Mayor Corey O’Connor has announced that the Civic Leadership Academy, a free 10-week course for local residents to learn more about city government, will return.

A team of fellows from Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) has designed new tools to strengthen communication and relationships between families and an Allegheny County school. 

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.