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PBS Kids for Parents Releases List of Books for Children About Friendship
PBS Kids for Parents has compiled a list of 15 books for children that cover the topic of friendship.
OCDEL Asks Licensed Child Care Providers Charging Private Pay Rates to Take Survey
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is requesting that licensed child care providers who charge private pay tuition rates complete a survey between Sept. 8 and Dec. 8.
SNAP Recipients Must Take Action to Ensure They Don’t Lose Benefits in December
Recipients that fail to take action to secure their SNAP benefits could lose them in December following federal changes to the benefits that have recently taken effect.
Deadline to Apply for APOST’s Lights On Afterschool Mini-Grant is Sept. 23
Those interested in applying for Allegheny Partners for Out of School Time’s (APOST) Lights on Afterschool 2025 mini-grants must do so by Tuesday, Sept. 23.
Back-to-School Resources for Children Who Are Struggling
Starting back at school in the fall presents a number of challenges for young children - but especially those who are already struggling.
The Common Causes for ECE Burnout and Tips on How to Manage It
A recent article by Zero to Three addresses the common causes for early childhood educator burnout and provides tips on how to manage or prevent it.
Podcast Provides Tips for Building Up Children’s Self Esteem
A recent Thriving Kids podcast covers the topic of how to build up children’s self esteem and includes tips on instilling confidence.
August Recalls on Children’s Products
Below is a list of August recalls from the following federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
OCDEL Announces Update on Children Being Picked Up and Dropped Off at School
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released an announcement to update certified child care providers on rules regarding care and supervision when children are picked up and dropped off at school.