As part of September’s National Early Literacy Month, The Pennsylvania Key’s monthly Health Trends in Early Childhood is providing resources on how early literacy helps to support children’s well-being and health.

PA Promise for Children released its list of September books for preschoolers, recommending eight books across four categories and combining some of them with activities that can increase interest in literacy.

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports will award funds to qualified applicants for the implementation or continuation of Family Support Programs.

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is calling for early childhood providers to strengthen measles prevention efforts, contribute to vaccination awareness, and ensure that rapid response procedures are up to date as the number of cases rises statewide.

Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released some tips for child care providers and early educators on what to do during air quality warnings.

The application process for the spring semester has opened for the TEACH scholarship with update income criteria from Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).

The words “I’m bored” often lead caregivers scrambling to come up with a solution to help fill the void or find something for children to do.

Promoting early literacy is a year-round endeavor, but September’s designation as National Literacy Month is a great opportunity for educators and caregivers to encourage reading among children.

The Child Mind Institute has put together a series of resources on the importance of promoting good sleep habits for children and includes a discussion on how caregivers are increasingly turning to melatonin to help children who have trouble falling asleep.