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PA Promise for Children Recommends Books to Children About Being Afraid
PA Promise for Children has put together a list of 10 books about being afraid for children to read.
Resources Focus on How to Help Children Who Have Intrusive Thoughts
Children might sometimes have what are known as intrusive thoughts - or, disturbing ideas or images that can come out of nowhere and be confusing or upsetting.
OCDEL Provides Safety Tips to Consider When Choosing Child’s Before- or After-School Program
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) provided tips in its latest PA Promise for Children newsletter on what to look for regarding safety when choosing a before- or after-school program for a child.
Families, Providers Can Send OCDEL Family Engagement Stories by October 23
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is asking for families and early childhood educators to share a short story or video about meaningful family engagement by Friday, October 23 for the chance to have it featured by OCDEL during National Family Engagement Month.
Application Process Open for APOST’s 2026-27 Managers Cohort Through October 20
The process to submit an application for Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time’s (APOST) 2026-27 managers cohort is open until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20.
PA Promise for Children Pairs Activities with List of October Books for Kindergartners
PA Promise for Children has released its October list of books for kindergartners that pairs eight titles across two categories with accompanying activities.
Child Mind Institute Examines How to Respect Emotional Boundaries with Children
The parent-child bond is a powerful connection, but it is important to recognize and respect emotional boundaries and not get overinvolved in a child’s feelings or allow them to have control over yours.
Thriving Kids Podcast Discusses How Caregivers Should Talk to Teens About Drugs and Alcohol
A majority of teenagers will come across alcohol, marijuana, or vaping before they finish high school, but experimenting in adolescence is not the same thing as a substance abuse problem.
Child Mind Institute Examines Challenges in Selecting Stimulant Medications for Children with ADHD
Caregivers might find it challenging to select the right stimulant medications for a child because of the numerous available choices, so the Child Mind Institute has provided resources to help them understand the difference between the options.