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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ-3
DESCRIPTION:FREE PD for Allegheny County Providers ONLY\nParticipants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. The session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs\, how to administer and score the screener\, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds\, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed.\nTuesday\, Aug. 5 | 6:00 – 09:00 p.m.\n\nLocation: 5604 Solway St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\nCost: Free\nRegister\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-12/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T100000
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2025-08-06/
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. \nTummy Time runs from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time-2/2025-08-06/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T110000
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2025-08-06/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T193000
DTSTAMP:20250626T172348Z
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SUMMARY:Supervision 101
DESCRIPTION:The ELRC Region 5 is offering the following professional development opportunity for your team of early learning educators. \nSupervision 101\nThis live webinar will give a foundational overview of supervision in licensed early childhood programs. This course will focus on the supervision aspects of the DHS Certification Regulations for child care in PA. The participants will be able to define supervision per the regulations. This session will also focus on ratio\, scenarios\, and the vital importance of supervision in child care. \nThis is an excellent course for new early childhood professionals or for those who might need a refresher. \nThis session is eligible for 1 hour of PQAS and Act 48 credit. \nSession Details\n\n\nThursday\, Aug.7 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.\nVirtual via Zoom\nCost: $10\nRegister \n\n\nStandards: Health and Safety \nQuestions?\nFor questions about the course or credit\, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/supervision-101-2/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T130000
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SUMMARY:American Red Cross First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, CPR\, and AED Training
DESCRIPTION:Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are partnering to provide in person and hybrid First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)\, and automated external defibrillator (AED) trainings to early childhood professionals. \nAbout the Course\nThis PQAS-certified in-person course provides life-saving skills in alliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs. \nCertification will be issued upon successful completion of the course. This certification is valid for two years. \nThe cost is $70. \nPLEASE NOTE: Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skill sessions\, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations. \nParticipants will be conducting strenuous activities\, such as performing CPR on the floor. If you have a medical condition or disability that will prevent you from taking part in the skills practice sessions\, please let your instructor know so that accommodations can be made for the practice portion. The CPR and AED evaluations must be completed with the manikin on the ground. \nInformation for Hybrid Sessions\nThe online coursework for hybrid sessions must be completed prior to the in-person class. Access to the online coursework will be provided via email upon completion of registration. Allow yourself 3-4 hours to complete. We advise completing the online coursework at least 48 hours prior to your in-person course. You will need to provide proof of completion by providing a copy of your completion email either printed or on your mobile device of class in order to participate in the in-person class portion of the training. \nSession Details\n\n\nFriday\, Sept. 19 | Full Class | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nTrying Together\, 5604 Solway St.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70 \n\n\nTuesday\, Oct. 14 | Full Class | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nMonroeville Public Library\, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd.\, Monroeville\nRegister\nCost: $70 \n\n\n\nWednesday\, Nov. 12| Hybrid | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nPitt CEC-Homewood\, 622 N. Homewood Ave.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\n\nThursday\, Jan. 15 | Hybrid | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.\nHeartPrints\, 850 Cranberry Woods Drive #1227\, Room 2219\, Cranberry Township\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\n\nTuesday\, Feb. 24 | Hybrid | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.\nElizabeth Seton Center (Brookline)\, 1900 Pioneer Ave.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\n\nSaturday\, March 14 | Full Class | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nTrying Together\, 5604 Solway St.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\n\nSaturday\, May 16 | Full Class | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.\nElizabeth Seton Center (Brookline)\, 1900 Pioneer Ave.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\n\nMonday\, June 1 | Hybrid | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nPitt CEC-Homewood\, 622 N. Homewood Ave.\, Pittsburgh\nRegister\nCost: $70\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about the sessions\, contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-red-cross-first-aid-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-and-aed-training-12/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T111500
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:Story time at the Hub! is an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nStory time runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/story-time-at-the-hub/2025-08-12/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T160000
DTSTAMP:20220311T160301Z
CREATED:20220209T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160301Z
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2025-08-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T134133Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ:SE-2
DESCRIPTION:*Attendees should have already taken ASQ-3 PD prior to this ASQ-SE2 training. \nParticipants will learn how to use the ASQ-SE-2® as a social-emotional developmental screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. \nLearn More\nThe session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs\, how to administer and score the screener\, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds\, and resources to support making referrals to additional services as needed. \nUpcoming sessions include: \nNovember 3 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\n\nLocation: ZOOM\nCost: $20\nRegister\n\nFriday\, Feb. 27 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.\n\nLocation: ZOOM\nCost: $20\nRegister\n\nWednesday\, May 27 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\n\nLocation: ZOOM\nCost: $20\nRegister
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asqse-2/2025-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T104500
DTSTAMP:20240826T162756Z
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2025-08-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T104500
DTSTAMP:20250716T145807Z
CREATED:20250708T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145807Z
UID:10013824-1755079200-1755081900@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. \nTummy Time runs from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time-2/2025-08-13/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T130000
DTSTAMP:20250716T145425Z
CREATED:20250708T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145425Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2025-08-13/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T163000
DTSTAMP:20250725T145155Z
CREATED:20250725T145155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T145155Z
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SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Navigating Challenging Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will offer a workshop in August that explores what causes people to experience conversations as challenging. \nLearn More\nNavigating Challenging Conversations is a three-part\, live interactive webinar series that is aimed at professionals who work with families of young children\, including child care educators\, family child care providers\, home visitors\, pediatricians\, early intervention educators\, and more. \nThe series will explore how individual contexts and preconceived notions may affect when and how we experience conversations as challenging. Participants will practice applying a strengths-based approach to effectively engage in challenging conversations. \nThe webinar will run from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET on the following Thursdays: \n\nAug. 14: The Why of Challenging Conversations\nAug. 21: The What of Challenging Conversations\nAug. 28: The How of Challenging Conversations\n\nAfter the series\, a 4.5 clock hour certificate will be provided to apply to continuing education credits for physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, and psychologists. \nFor more information\, visit the series’ website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-navigating-challenging-conversations/2025-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000
DTSTAMP:20250811T175250Z
CREATED:20250811T175250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T175250Z
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SUMMARY:Kindergarten Here I Come at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh sets aside a day each year to celebrate the start of a young child’s formal educational journey – kindergarten – with a variety of activities and resources to prepare children and caregivers for the milestone. \nLearn More\nThe museum will celebrate the class of 2038 on Saturday\, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. \nActivities will include: \n\nA school bus ride that includes meeting a crossing guard\nReadiness skills activities such as shoelace tying\nBack-to-school giveaways\nResources for parents on topics such as vaccinations\, library assets\, and healthy lunches\nA chance to explore the museum\n\nThe event is free for rising kindergartners\, children under age 2\, and one caregiver. Admission is $8 for additional guests and $2 for those who qualify for the Museums for All discount.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/kindergarten-here-i-come-at-childrens-museum-of-pittsburgh/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T180000
DTSTAMP:20250721T184341Z
CREATED:20250721T184230Z
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SUMMARY:Black Transformative Arts Network: Creative Black Futures
DESCRIPTION:The Black Transformative Arts Network will host an afternoon of art\, music\, and movement at Creative Black Futures 2025 on Sunday\, Aug. 17. \nLearn More\nThe event will feature an art exhibition and showcase that uplifts the visions and voices of Black youth from around Allegheny County. The event is hosted by Ahmed Tacumba\, of The Future is Black\, and Nate the Barber will provide a DJ set. \nThe event runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater in Pittsburgh. Admission is free. \nThe day’s schedule includes: \n\nArt exhibition (2 p.m. to 3 p.m.)\nMusic and dance showcase (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)\nPost-show reception (5 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/creative-black-futures/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T111500
DTSTAMP:20250716T145959Z
CREATED:20250708T162626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145959Z
UID:10013768-1755599400-1755602100@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:Story time at the Hub! is an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nStory time runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/story-time-at-the-hub/2025-08-19/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T160000
DTSTAMP:20220311T160301Z
CREATED:20220209T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160301Z
UID:10012361-1755604800-1755619200@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2025-08-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T193000
DTSTAMP:20250725T140643Z
CREATED:20250725T140643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T140643Z
UID:10014016-1755622800-1755631800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Brown Mamas: Public Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Brown Mamas will host a public workshop in August to discuss housing in Pittsburgh. \nLearn More\nThe workshop will run from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, Aug. 19 at IBEW Local Union #5\, located at 5 Hot Metal Street. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with refreshments and a formal exercise beginning at 5:45 p.m. \nThe workshop will discuss how Pittsburgh has a surplus of 19\,000 housing units\, but more than 4\,000 are indefinitely vacant. Discussion will include how the city has so many houses sitting vacant\, while many people are desperately searching for a safe\, affordable place to live. \nPGH2050 is asking participants to also weigh in on which urgent priorities need to be addressed for the future of Pittsburgh – what must change and which big actions to which the city should commit. \nIn advance of the event\, people should fill out this survey.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brown-mamas-public-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20250827T185413Z
CREATED:20250718T133809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T185413Z
UID:10014011-1755630000-1755633600@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Home-Based Community Network
DESCRIPTION:ELRC Region 5 and Trying Together will host virtual Home-Based Community Network meetings for home-based providers in Allegheny County in August and October. \nLearn More\nThe purpose of the Home-Based Community Network is for for home-based providers in the county to develop a network of home providers that support each other. A stipend of $50 will be provided to participants. \nThe group will meet to collaborate and provide mutual support as well as celebrate and share their strengths and uniqueness with each other. \nThe group is aimed at Allegheny County family providers and home-based group providers. It will meet on Zoom from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 19 and Oct. 14. Registration is required.  \nRegister for August 19 meeting \nRegister for October 14 meeting \nRegister for January 13 meeting \nRegister for April 15 meeting
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/home-based-community-network/2025-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T104500
DTSTAMP:20240826T162756Z
CREATED:20240826T162756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T162756Z
UID:10011922-1755684000-1755686700@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2025-08-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T104500
DTSTAMP:20250716T145807Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145807Z
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SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. \nTummy Time runs from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time-2/2025-08-20/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
DTSTAMP:20250701T200418Z
CREATED:20250701T200418Z
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UID:10012147-1755687600-1755694800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Professional Development: Allergy\, Asthma\, and Classroom Inclusion for Early Childhood Educators
DESCRIPTION:Breathe Pennsylvania is hosting a professional development opportunity for early childhood educators that focuses on safety for children with allergies and asthma. \nLearn More\n“Allergy\, Asthma\, and Classroom Inclusion for Early Childhood Educators” will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to Wednesday\, Aug. 20 at Breathe Pennsylvania\, located at 201 Smith Drive\, Suite E\, in Cranberry Township. \nThe session will provide insights and practical strategies to help educators create inclusive\, safe\, and supportive environments for children with allergies and asthma. \nFor more information\, email jschuman@breathepa.org\, call 724-772-1750\, or check out this flier.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/professional-development-allergy-asthma-and-classroom-inclusion-for-early-childhood-educators/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
DTSTAMP:20250716T145425Z
CREATED:20250708T163411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145425Z
UID:10013882-1755687600-1755694800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in play hours offer a fun and safe space for children to grow\, learn\, and play while building social skills. Caregivers must stay with their children. The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center staff are available for support. \nDrop-in Playtime runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/drop-in-playtime/2025-08-20/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T193000
DTSTAMP:20250610T165543Z
CREATED:20250529T164043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T165543Z
UID:10013738-1755714600-1755718200@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Growing Together | Resilience in the Classroom: What to Do When Things Fall Apart
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The August 20 session is focused on Resilience in the Classroom: What to Do When Things Fall Apart. \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \n\nUpcoming sessions in the series include: \n\nSeptember 17: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Families\nOctober 15: From Conflict to Connection: Better Collaboration with Collages\nNovember 19\, 2025: Career Pathways in Early Childhood\nDecember 17\, 2025: Introducing the Early Intervention Toolkit\nJanuary 21\, 2026: Reframing Children’s “Challenging” Behaviors\nFebruary 18\, 2026: Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships with Parents\nMarch 18\, 2026: Utilizing Your ELRC Quality Coach: What is Their Role  and How Can They Support You?\nApril 15\, 2026 Aligning Curriculum With Daily Practice\nMay 20\, 2026: The ELPES (Early Learning Program Engagement Specialists) Team: Who Are They and How Can They Support Providers?\nJune 17\, 2026 Child Development: Expectations vs. Reality \nJuly 15\, 2026 Navigating Public Policy and Systems\n\nEach session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-monthly-mini-pd-for-educators-2025-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T163000
DTSTAMP:20250725T145155Z
CREATED:20250725T145155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T145155Z
UID:10014018-1755788400-1755793800@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Brazelton Touchpoints Center: Navigating Challenging Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Brazelton Touchpoints Center will offer a workshop in August that explores what causes people to experience conversations as challenging. \nLearn More\nNavigating Challenging Conversations is a three-part\, live interactive webinar series that is aimed at professionals who work with families of young children\, including child care educators\, family child care providers\, home visitors\, pediatricians\, early intervention educators\, and more. \nThe series will explore how individual contexts and preconceived notions may affect when and how we experience conversations as challenging. Participants will practice applying a strengths-based approach to effectively engage in challenging conversations. \nThe webinar will run from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET on the following Thursdays: \n\nAug. 14: The Why of Challenging Conversations\nAug. 21: The What of Challenging Conversations\nAug. 28: The How of Challenging Conversations\n\nAfter the series\, a 4.5 clock hour certificate will be provided to apply to continuing education credits for physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, and psychologists. \nFor more information\, visit the series’ website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/brazelton-touchpoints-center-navigating-challenging-conversations/2025-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTSTAMP:20250711T163102Z
CREATED:20250711T163102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T163102Z
UID:10014007-1755950400-1755961200@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:B is for Bookbash
DESCRIPTION:The Carnegie Library of Homestead will host storytimes and other activities during its B is for Bookbash on Saturday\, Aug. 23. \nLearn More\nThe event\, which runs from noon to 3 p.m. on Aug. 23 at 510 E. 10th Ave.\, will include activities for all ages. \nAttendees will be able to take part in snacks\, crafts\, storytimes\, games\, a photo booth\, book giveaways\, and face painting.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/b-is-for-bookbash/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T111500
DTSTAMP:20250716T145959Z
CREATED:20250708T162626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145959Z
UID:10013769-1756204200-1756206900@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Story Time at the Hub
DESCRIPTION:Story time at the Hub! is an interactive story time geared toward children birth to five years of age and their families! \nStory time runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/story-time-at-the-hub/2025-08-26/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T160000
DTSTAMP:20220311T160301Z
CREATED:20220209T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T160301Z
UID:10012362-1756209600-1756224000@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Mr. Roland Woods\, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor\, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. \nOffice hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. \nLocation\nHomewood CEC\n622 N. Homewood Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nSchedule an Appointment\nTo schedule an appointment\, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/office-hours-with-cec-workforce-development-career-counselor/2025-08-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T104500
DTSTAMP:20240826T162756Z
CREATED:20240826T162756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T162756Z
UID:10011923-1756288800-1756291500@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will offer Tummy Time for caregivers and infants on Wednesdays. \nLearn More\nTummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. This bonding experience helps pre-walkers develop the muscles they need to strengthen their physical\, emotional\, social\, and gross motor development. \nFamilies can also build a social network\, providing an opportunity for caregivers to bond and support one another. \nBeginning Sept. 4\, Tummy Time will be held on: \n\nWednesdays 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family is located at 7219 Kelly Street.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time/2025-08-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T104500
DTSTAMP:20250716T145807Z
CREATED:20250708T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T145807Z
UID:10013826-1756288800-1756291500@tryingtogether.org
SUMMARY:Tummy Time
DESCRIPTION:Tummy Time provides caregivers and pre-walking infants an opportunity to socialize in a safe and welcoming setting. \nTummy Time runs from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/tummy-time-2/2025-08-27/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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