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After-School and Summer Program Leaders Asked to Take OST Survey
The Learning Agenda and the William Penn and McElhattan foundations are calling for Pennsylvania after-school and summer program leaders to take part in a survey on out-of-school programming.
Study Finds More Parents Want Children in After-School Programs But Needs Not Being Met
Despite an increased number of parents wanting their children to participate in after-school programs, such demands are not being met for more than three in four children, according to data from America After 3PM.
Child Mind Institute Resources Aim to Focus NVLD’s Visual-Spatial Problems
There are many misconceptions about nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD), from the fact that those with it might be highly verbal to the fact that the disorder is not in the DSM-5, the official guide to mental health disorders.
Pennsylvania Key to Offer School-Age Care Professional Development This Fall
The Pennsylvania Key will offer several courses in November and December that will focus on school-age care professional development.
October Recalls on Children’s Products
Below is a list of October recalls from the following federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
PA Promise for Children Lists 10 Books for Children About Doing Laundry
PA Promise for Children has released a list of 10 books for children that feature the theme of doing laundry.
Resources for August Observances
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.
Kidsburgh Article Encourages Caregivers to Talk to Children About Race
A new Kidsburgh article posits that not only is it beneficial to talk to young children about issues revolving around race - but it can be harmful not to do so.
Thriving Kids Newsletter Discusses How to Promote Good Behavior in Children
The Child Mind Institute recently kicked off its Thriving Kids newsletter with the topic of how to promote good behavior in children.