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Enrollment Open for Trying Together’s Fall CDA Cohort
Enrollment is now open for Trying Together’s fall Child Development Associate (CDA) cohorts.
Tip of the Week: The Importance of Daily Routines
It is important for children to have consistent routines because they help to make them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn, said Kathy Wolfe, the STARS designator for ELRC Region 5.
July Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related products recalls.
Equivalency Report to Help Internationally Educated ECE Professionals to Obtain Documents
A new equivalency report to launch in early August will make it easier for internationally educated early childhood professionals to obtain necessary educational documents.
Podcast Discusses How to Have Conversations with Children on Hard Topics
Having a conversation about a challenging subject can be difficult, but the latest Thriving Kids podcast episode focuses on how these types of conversations are often the ones that children most need caregivers to start.
Resources for August Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and identify them.
Allegheny County DHS Shares Information About Upcoming Medicaid Changes
Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services has asked organizations that serve county residents who receive Medicaid benefits to notify them about upcoming changes to the federal program in the coming months.
Resources Examine How to Build Self-Esteem and Promote Independence in Children
The Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMH) program examines how to promote independence and help children to develop self-esteem and self-confidence in a new set of resources.
Child Mind Institute Provides Resources on How to Handle Squabbling Siblings
The Child Mind Institute has put together a series of resources on what to do when siblings won’t stop fighting.