Infant mental health = strong social, emotional & cognitive development in babies ages 0–3—built through nurturing, stable relationships. 🧠 why it matters 📘 Support 4 professionals 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family resources

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Timer trick: set it & protect it! ⏰☀️ Set a timer every 2 hours to reapply sunscreen + take a water/shade break. Make it a fun game! #SunSafePlay #SunscreenReminders #SunSafetyWeek

5 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
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Dress for sun success! 👒😎 ✔️ Wide-brim hats ✔️ UV sunglasses ✔️ Lightweight long sleeves Sun-safe gear keeps kids cool & covered. #SunSmartStyle #SafeInTheSun #SunSafetyWeek

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A healthy mind starts early. Kids’ relationships shape brain development and disruptions can have lifelong effects. Better early environments = fewer problems like school dropout, incarceration, and homelessness. Learn more. #EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth

5 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
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Shade is Cool—Literally! 🌳⛱️ The sun is strongest between 10 AM and 4 PM—help kids play it safe! ☂️ Set up a shade tent or umbrella 🌳 Find trees for natural shade 🎨 Take playtime breaks indoors with crafts or books Let them recharge in the shade like pros! #PlaySmart #SunSafeKids #StayCool #SunSafetyWeek

5 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
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Sunscreen Superheroes! 🦸‍♂️🧴 SPF 30+, apply 15 mins before play, and reapply every 2 hrs (or after water fun)! Make sun safety part of their playtime routine. #SunSafeKids #SunscreenSuperhero #NationalSunSafetyWeek

6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
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You protect your child’s physical health. What about their mental health? Check out these 7 ways to support your child’s emotional & mental wellbeing 👶 IECMH for pros 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family resources

6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
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Throughout May 📆, we're celebrating Children's Mental Health Awareness Month. Stick around 🙋 for facts & statistics about children's mental health 🧠, mental health resources for children & families 🙌🏾, tips for parents and caregivers to support children's mental health and more! #EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth #HealthyFamilies #Children #Families #Awareness

6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
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May is #MentalHealthAwareness Month—a great time to think about who makes your life meaningful, 🫶 who inspires you, 🤩 who sparks joy in your life. ✨ Find out more about taking care of your mind and body #SelfCare #Wellness

6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
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Two children sit in different schools. Both struggle to read. Both have similar low scores on national tests. But while one gets a diagnosis of specific learning difficulties and a package of support, the other is left to fall behind. This article explains why some children with learning difficulties are identified, while others aren't.

6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children

🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ Happy National Superhero Day! Today we celebrate the everyday heroes—families—who show strength, love, and teamwork in every moment. Families are the real superheroes, guiding children, lifting each other up, and making the impossible feel possible.

6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
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By the time children reach elementary school, teachers can usually predict which students will volunteer answers, speak easily in front of the class, and move comfortably through discussion, and which will hesitate, look down, or remain silent even when they understand. Learn more.

6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children

By the time children reach elementary school, teachers can usually predict which students will volunteer answers, speak easily in front of the class, and move comfortably through discussion, and which will hesitate, look down, or remain silent even when they understand. Learn more.

6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
Executive function skills are a set of inter-related processes that support attention, self-control, and goal-directed behavior. Executive function has been linked to positive outcomes across multiple domains of development. The skills associated with executive function develop rapidly during childhood and promote longer-term health, academic success, and well-being. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-covid-disrupted-young-children-function.html
6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
📚🎉 Happy World Book Day! Today, let’s celebrate the magic of stories, where every page turns into an adventure! 🌟 Whether you're diving into classics or discovering new tales, share your favorite reads with us! Let’s honor the joy of reading and inspire each other to explore new worlds. 📖💖 #WorldBookDay #BookLovers
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Pennsylvania offers a variety of evidence-based home visiting programs designed to support families with young children, promoting health, development, and positive parenting practices. Families interested in home visiting services can find programs through the COMPASS Child Care Search website or by contacting their local Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC). These resources can help families locate available programs in their community and understand eligibility criteria. Learn more about Pennsylvania's Home Visiting programs: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/instruction/early-learning/family-support-programs
6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
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Could you or someone you know benefit from a home visiting program? Explore the various home-visiting programs available to Pennsylvania families. https://ow.ly/Grx050Yfe6Q
6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
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🌎 Happy Earth Day! Celebrate with your child by noticing nature and caring for our planet together.
💚 Little hands can help a big planet. Do one small Earth‑friendly action with your child today.
6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
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Celebrate a home visitor in your life during #NationalHomeVisitingWeek! Home visitors play an important role in the lives of families throughout the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania is proud to support home visitors, this week and every week.

#NHVW #NationalHomeVisitingWeek #NHVW2026 #HomeVisitingWorks #HomeVisitingHeroes
6 months ago, PA's Promise for Children
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Have you been bitten by a tick? The Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab can analyze your tick and test for tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Order your test online and learn whether you’re at risk before symptoms appear. https://www.ticklab.org/
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