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Resources for October Observances
Here is a list of resources to help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals navigate all child-related October observances.
September Recalls on Children's Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls.
Exploring Nearby Nature Professional Development Series Available
Learn about how nature supports children’s physical health, social and emotional well-being, and cognitive growth.
U.S. Maternal Deaths Rise as Health Disparities Increase; Local Resources Offer Support
A new study in the Journal of the American Medial Association (JAMA) has revealed significant increases in pregnancy-related deaths across the United States, with disproportionate losses among Black, Native American, and Alaska Native people.
Duolingo Invests $1 Million A Year Towards Pittsburgh Early Education
This program’s main goal is to help strengthen and enhance Pittsburgh’s early education system by investing in local child care programs.
Spring 2024 T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application Now Open
Early childhood education professionals interested in attending college in the Spring 2024 semester can now submit applications to receive a T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education And Compensation Helps) Scholarship and earn their teaching degree at little to no personal cost.
Poster Series for Helping Kids who have Experienced Trauma
Heal PA and Bright Start, Bright Kids, Bright Futures have created a poster series for early childhood educators to help children who have experienced trauma.
Poll Reveals Increases in Child Communication Disorders and Need for Early Intervention Services
A national poll of audiologists and speech-language pathologists recently revealed an increase in child medical referrals for parental concerns about hearing, speech, and language delays or disorders.
New Food Safety Fact Sheets Available
The USDA has developed five new fact sheets with information about food safety and best practices.