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Article Discusses Importance of Caregivers Teaching Children to Cultivate Gratitude
In a recent article, PBS Kids for Parents discusses how families can find things to be grateful for even during difficult times.
PA Partnerships for Children Report Finds Hundreds of Thousands of Children Without Health Insurance
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children has released a new report that found more than 153,000 children in the state are currently without health insurance, which is the highest number in a decade.
National AfterSchool Association to Host Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards Sessions
The National AfterSchool Association will offer three upcoming virtual Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards (HEPA) sessions.
PA Promise for Children Shares Tips for Helping Children Learn to Read
Pennsylvania Promise for Children has put together a list of six tips for caregivers on helping children learn to read.
November 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.
Resources for December Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
PennAEYC Sets Nov. 30 Deadline for Members to Fill Out Survey
The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) is asking for members to fill out a survey about whether the organization is meeting their needs.
Shapiro Discusses State’s New Child Care Worker Recruitment and Retention Bonuses
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Val Arkoosh, secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services, highlighted the state’s new recruitment and retention bonuses for child care workers during an event in Bristol.
How the Holidays Can Make Some Children Stressed and Anxious - and How to Help
Although the holiday season can be a great time for children to make memories and have fun with family, it can also be stressful for other young people who have anxiety, ADHD, or sensory challenges.