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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.
LIHEAP Enrollment for Heating Bill Assistance Opens December 3
Those who need help paying bills this winter can now sign up for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
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.
Carnegie Library Card Holders Can Utilize Variety of Free Services
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a massive selection of books for children and their families, but library card holders can take advantage of a number of other services for free.
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.
Sensory-Friendly Holiday-Themed Events Being Held in Pittsburgh
Kidsburgh recently put together a list of sensory-friendly activities and events taking place in the Pittsburgh region that are aimed at ensuring that all attendees are able to enjoy them comfortably.