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Shannon Dryden Healthy Early Childhood Coordinator Get Healthy Philly - Philadelphia Department of Public Health  A healthy start is essential for young children, providing a strong foundation for learning and developing healthy habits for their

By James W. Nicholson, M.Ed. There is a myriad of issues that we all have to deal with on a daily basis. Many of us are parents. We are stressed with financial obligations. Perhaps, you have finally gone

Amy Hoffman One of my earliest childhood memories was watching the camera pan over the landscape as it zoomed in to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. I enjoyed meeting the neighbors who would show up at his

Amy Hoffman Do you ever wonder how you can encourage family members to read to their children at home? Create some Home Literacy Kits! Parents can sign out a kit for a week and enjoy

Patty Carroll The story starts when I was very young. I loved babies! I loved holding them, feeding them, playing with them, and making them smile. I did not even mind changing diapers. I was

Deirdre Manley The CLASS is multi-faceted and complex. It’s no surprise new and old CLASS participants carry around and pass on misconceptions about it. Here are four common misconceptions about CLASS and ways we can

By: Barbara Bredell Self-Care is a priority and necessity--not a luxury in the work that we do Anonymous 10 free ideas to take a break…. slow down and take care of you 1. Take deep

Beth Simon In the wake of yet another devastating shooting of America’s young people the Program Quality Assessment team extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the victims and the families of the victims in

Angel L. Avery-Wright I recently attended my fourth Early Childhood Education Summit in State College, PA. As a returning participant, I had some general ideas of what to expect but, as always, there were surprises.

Regina Wright The education of young children is extremely important. To help children learn and grow, parents must take an active role in what their children are learning and how their brain is developing. The