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Podcast Discusses How Anxiety Can Affect Children’s Brains
The latest Thriving Kids podcast episode is a discussion on how anxiety can affect the brain and how children who suffer from it often fly under the radar.
Resources Focus on Medication and Therapy for Children with Tics or Tourette’s
Medication for tics and disorders such as Tourette’s, ADHD, or OCD can be helpful for treating such disorders, which can upset or disrupt children’s lives.
Meaningful Play Needs Reviewers to Provide Feedback for This Year’s Program
Meaningful Play 2026 is seeking reviewers to provide feedback on everything from academic work to games to help shape this year’s program.
Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park Series Begins in Early June
Pittsburgh’s Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park series will kick off for the summer in early June in 13 parks in the city.
Resources Provide Insights on How to Handle Children Who Lie
In a new set of resources, the Child Mind Institute notes that children may lie because they want something or they want to avoid something.
Child Mind Institute Resources Focus on Parents Sharing Diagnoses with Children
Parents should consider getting assessed if they learn that their child has been diagnosed with ADHD or a learning disability.
Thriving Kids Podcast Discusses Importance of Taking Care of Oneself
The latest Thriving Kids podcast episode provides some tips and reminders about parenting and self-care - and discusses how caregivers have a responsibility not only to take care of young children, but also themselves.
Celebrate Authors from Spanish-Speaking Countries During Latino Books Month
Latino Books Month, which is celebrated in May, is a great opportunity for educators and caregivers to introduce children to bilingual authors and books from Spanish-speaking countries.
Resources for Emphasizing the Importance of Play on May 28’s World Play Day
On Thursday, May 28, families and educators will have the opportunity to emphasize the role that play has in children’s development as part of the global World Play Day celebration.