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Kidsburgh Provides Heat Safety Tips for Children This Summer
While summer is a great opportunity to convince children to play outside, caregivers should also keep in mind health and safety tips for spending long periods of time in the sun, especially during a heatwave.
Child Mind Institute Shares Resources on Setting Screen Time Rules for Summer
As summer temperatures heat up, parents will likely want to encourage their children to spend more time outside and hope that they’ll spend less time thinking about screen time.
Vodcasts on Water Safety, POC Training Available for PA Providers
Two new vodcasts are available for early childhood education providers on the topics of water safety and plan-of-correction (POC) training.
YWCA’s Action Conversations Aim to Create Change in Pittsburgh Communities
The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s Center for Race & Gender Equity will host Action Conversations with local experts and leaders on the third Wednesday of the month. The conversations are designed to build community and create change.
DEP Offering Lead Testing Grants to Schools and Child Care Facilities
The state Department of Environmental Protection is offering lead testing grants to schools and child care facilities.
June Recalls on Children’s Products
Below is a list of June recalls from the following federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
OCDEL Releases Announcement on NAEYC Accreditation Standards, Keystone STARS Alternate Pathways
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released an announcement regarding changes to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation standards and system and implications for Keystone STARS Alternate Pathways.
Neighborhood Allies, PA ABLE to Offer Summer Classes
Neighborhood Allies will offer digital skills classes for adults in July and August, while PA ABLE will offer webinars on its services through a partnership with the Pennsylvania Treasury.
Child Mind Institute Provides Resources for Getting Children to Do Chores
For most children, chores are a burden that they don’t enjoy and, many times, it can be a chore getting them to pitch in around the house.