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Lehigh Valley Locals Attend Early Childhood Action Day (in Palmer-Forks Patch)

Early Childhood Action Day draws hundred of people rallying for high quality early childhood education programs.

Lehigh Valley Celebrates Week of the Young Child™

The Week of the Young Child™ is being celebrated in April. This week focuses public attention on the needs of children and families and recognizes the programs and services that meet those needs.

Kindergarten Registration is Happening Across the Lehigh Valley

Kindergarten registration is happening now, so don't miss your opportunity to register your child on time. Early kindergarten registration means less stress for you and your child.

Common Sense Helps Parents Navigate Digital Nation (in Palmer-Forks Patch)

Common Sense Media is a non-partisan, non-profit organization, which rates and reviews thousands of media and digital activities for different ages.

Pulling the Plug

"It helps to be aware of how important play is to one’s development,” says Stuart Brown, M.D., “To make that happen we need a change in public consciousness about play..."

Pack Up Some Love (and Chips) for the Troops this Valentine's Day

This Valentine's Day show some love to soldiers stationed overseas by helping out the Easton Area School District's community-wide service project Operation Rover Nation Herobox project.

Pennsylvania's Promise for Children Rolls Out Infant Early Learning GPS

Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children’s Infant Early Learning GPS is a way for families to think about what they can do to support their children’s early learning.

Eat Local: Join a Community Supported Agriculture Program

If you’re craving fresh, locally grown greens now, some farmers markets are open year round. Buy Fresh, Buy Local's website “connects consumers to fresh, locally grown foods.”

Clean Out Your Clutter and Make Some Cash

Make some room on your shelves and put some money in your savings account when you sell your kids' outgrown clothing and unused toys.

Crying, Colic and How the Color Purple Can Help You Soothe Your Baby

Dealing with an inconsolable infant can be grueling. The crying can cause parents and caregivers to become exhausted, angry and frustrated. Find out some resources to help soothe a crying baby.