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PA Key Holding Monthly Gathering for Early Childhood Educators to Explore Mindfulness
The Pennsylvania Key is holding a monthly gathering for early childhood educators, leaders, and support systems staff to explore mindfulness.
PA Promise for Children Releases List of July Books for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released a list of recommended July books for preschoolers, providing eight titles across four categories.
Resources Advise How to Handle Children with “Failure to Launch” Syndrome
The Child Mind Institute has released a set of resources for caregivers with highly-dependent adult children - known as “failure to launch syndrome” - that describes what can be done for children who are not moving forward.
Resources Focus on How to Support Children with Summer Anxieties
While summer for many children brings to mind a relaxing period without homework or having to wake up early, others might find it more stressful.
Podcast Examines How Screen Time Can Affect Children’s Mental Health
The use of smartphones and social media are often high on the list of factors that can affect a child’s mental health. However, a new episode of the Thriving Kids podcast discusses some of the surprising findings on the matter.
Child Mind Institute Shares Tips on Monitoring Children’s Summer Screen Time
In a new set of resources, the Child Mind Institute notes that loosening the rules for screen time might seem fair when school’s out - however, a lack of rules will not work.
OCDEL Makes Announcement on Keystone STARS - Alternate Pathways Requirements
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has announced changes in requirements for programs using an OCDEL-approved Keystone STARS - Alternate Pathways.
June Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related products recalls.
Aspiring Leaders with Disabilities in Southwestern PA Can Apply for Fellows Program
Aspiring leaders with disabilities in Southwestern Pennsylvania can apply to be part of the 2027 Disability Lead Institute’s fellows program.