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SUMMARY:The Incredible Years Parenting Program
DESCRIPTION:Parenting is hard work. Join Wesley Family Services on Mondays from February 22 to June 28\, 2021\, for their Incredible Years Parenting Program to learn ways to make parenting easier and fun for both you and your child. Incentives will be included. \nAbout\nThe Incredible Years Parenting Program will be hosted virtually on Mondays from February 22 to June 28\, 2021. Classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Through the program\, caregivers will learn how to: \n\n\n\nset clear limits with their children\,\n\n\n\n\nuse effective and positive discipline techniques\,\n\n\n\n\nuse praise and rewards to encourage positive behaviors\, and\n\n\n\n\nplay together to build their relationship with their child.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo enroll\, contact Shana Orlic at 724.217.8303 or shana.orlic@wfspa.org. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, contact Shana Orlic at 724.217.8303 or shana.orlic@wfspa.org. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/incredible-years-parenting/2021-05-31/
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SUMMARY:Free Frick and Highland Park Activities
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh Park Rangers are hosting free activities for all ages this summer in Frick and Highland Park. All events are hosted from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and will be subject to weather cancelation and modification. \nSafety: All children will be required to wash or sanitize their hands before and after the program. \nMay: Grow Your Own Tree\n\n\n\nMay 18\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nMay 25\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nJune: Wildflower Plantings\n\n\n\nJune 1\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJune 8\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 15\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJune 22\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nJuly: Art Break\n\n\n\nJuly 6\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 20\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nJuly 27\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nAugust: Coffee-Filter Butterflies\n\n\n\nAugust 3\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nAugust 10\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 17\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nSeptember: Pinecone Birdfeeders\n\n\n\nSeptember 7\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Blue Slide  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nFrick Park\, Forbes & Braddock Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 28\, 4:30 – 6 p.m.\nHighland Park\, Super Playground  |  Get Directions\n\n\n\nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/frick-park-highland-park/2021-06-01/
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SUMMARY:Fathers Trying Together
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single father or caregiver? Would you like to build positive memories with your child and learn healthy ways to cope with barriers and stress? Join us for a group discussion. \nTo receive the event link\, please complete our online registration form. During registration\, you will be asked to select from a list of  session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. \nEvent Details\n\nFirst Tuesday of Every Month (in-person)\n6 – 7:30 p.m.\n\nLocation\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208\n\nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-trying-together/2021-06-01/
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Series: Who's Caring for the Caregiver?
DESCRIPTION:Join PennAEYC for their four-part “Mental Health: Who’s Caring for the Caregiver?” professional development series focused on discussing mental health and creating a space for healing. \nMental Health Series Courses\nMysteries of Mental Illness\nWednesday\, May 26  |  1 – 2:30 p.m. \nEnjoy a screening of the PBS documentary series “Mysteries of Mental Illness” followed by a panel discussion on addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Presenters will explore attempts across generations to unravel the mysteries of mental illness and give voice to contemporary Americans across a spectrum of experiences. \nRegister: Register for this event. \nMental Health\, Exactly What Is It?\nWednesday\, June 2  |  1 – 3 p.m. \nPenn State Extension Food\, Families\, and Health Extension Educator Cynthia Pollich will share information about supporting those in need of mental health support. Presenters will: \n\n\n\nexamine how to identify when to be concerned and what mental health is\,\nidentify key elements of stress and what to look for\, and\nexamine steps to take when you are seeking support and solutions.\n\n\n\nRegister: Register for this event.  \nBuilding Your Bounce\, Simple Strategies for a Resilient You!\nWednesday\, June 9  |  1 – 2:30 p.m. \nNefertiti Poyner will share simple strategies to build a more resilient you. Learn how to build your resiliency and live your life as the best you. \nRegister: Register for this event. \nTips and Tricks for Taking Care of YOU!\nWednesday\, June 16  |  1 – 3 p.m. \nPenn State Extension Food\, Families\, and Health Extension Educator Cynthia Pollich will share tips and tricks for taking care of caregiver’s mental health. Presenters will: \n\n\n\nexamine self-care tips and tricks\,\nexamine the “wellness wheel” (a self-health guide)\, and\nshare resources to aid in supporting caregiver mental health.\n\n\n\nRegister: Register for this event.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/mental-health-series/2021-06-02/
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SUMMARY:A Matter of Trust: A COVID-19 Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join WQED on Wednesday\, June 2 for their “A Matter of Trust: A COVID-19 Conversation” webinar. \nAbout\nA Matter of Trust: A COVID-19 Conversation is the first in a series of webinars produced by WQED to discuss concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on communities of color. In this virtual discussion\, event hosts will talk with community leaders about the myths surrounding the vaccine\, why it works\, and the importance of community accessibility. \nFeatured Panelists\n\n\n\nMinette Seate\, Event Moderator\n\n\n\n\nDr. Tracey Conti\, Assistant Professor and Executive Vice-Chair in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine\n\n\n\n\nChardae Jones\, Mayor of Braddock\, Pennsylvania\n\n\n\n\nRev. Christopher Conti\, MD\, Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Pittsburgh\n\n\n\n\nMark Lewis\, President and CEO of the POISE Foundation\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form. \nShare this flyer with your network.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/covid-19-conversation/
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SUMMARY:Developing a National ECE System That Works
DESCRIPTION:As Congress and the Biden Administration consider the next major investments in Early Childhood Education\, there must be a vision for a new and better system. Join New America and Learning Policy Institute on June 3 for “From Rescue to Rebuild: Developing a National ECE System That Works” to hear what steps are needed to create a coherent system of support from birth through early elementary. \nAbout\nThis webinar will focus on long-term federal policy solutions to build a comprehensive\, equitable\, and integrated early learning system\, drawing from the work of the Learning Policy Institute and New America\, as well as the authors of Cradle to Kindergarten: A New Plan to Combat Inequality. Presenters will identify concrete actions policymakers can take in the near term with federal stimulus funds. \nRegistration\nTo register\, complete the online registration form.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/national-ece-system/
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SUMMARY:Ask-a-Nurse Virtual Parent Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about your baby’s growth\, sleeping\, or other health and safety topics? Join Hello Baby for their Ask-a-Nurse virtual parenting group! A registered nurse will share tips and answer questions. \nAsk-a-Nurse Meeting Schedule\n\n\n\nFirst Thursday of Every Month  |  6 – 7 p.m.\nJoin the Meeting  |  Join by Phone (Audio Only): 267.368.7515\, Conference ID: 412515653#\n\n\n\n\nThird Tuesday of Every Month  |  1 – 2 p.m.\nJoin the Meeting  |  Join by Phone (Audio Only): 267.368.7515\, Conference ID: 412515653#\n\n\n\nOther Virtual Parenting Groups\n\n\n\nHello Mommy!\n\n\n\n\nHello Daddy!\n\n\n\nAsk a Question\nTo ask a question\, call the Department of Human Services at 412.350.6611 or email celeste.boston@alleghenycounty.us.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/ask-a-nurse/2021-06-03/
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SUMMARY:Sensory Strategies for Early Learners
DESCRIPTION:Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to learn about the most common developmental delays in children\, aged birth through five years.\n\n\nThis session will share strategies for supporting children with developmental delays. Presenters will identify activities\, strategies\, and Library resources that can generate positive sensory experiences for all young children. This virtual workshop will be hosted on Zoom. Attendees will receive 2 hours of PQAS credit. \nRegister on the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sensory-strategies-for-early-learners/
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Starting June 5\, Write Pittsburgh will host Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops for the Pittsburgh community. The first two workshops are intended for McKeesport and Hazelwood communities. \nNeighborhood Storytelling Workshops\nWrite Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops provide a space for neighbors to brainstorm\, write\, and share stories about their lives in their neighborhoods and engage in conversations about what they hope the future will look like for their community. No experience is necessary. \nWorkshop One: McKeesport\nThe first workshop is open to teens and adults in McKeesport. All community members are welcome to stop by and share their stories. \n\n\n\nWhen:\nAdult Session: Saturday\, June 5  | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nTeen Session: Saturday\, June 5  |  12:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Career Works\, Mon Valley Center (409 Walnut Street\, McKeesport\, PA 15132).\n\n\n\n\nSessions will be held outdoors and in compliance with social distancing guidelines.\n\n\n\nWorkshop Two: Hazelwood\nThe second workshop is open to teens and adults in Hazelwood. All community members are welcome to stop by and share their stories. Registration is NOT required. \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, June 6  |  3 – 6 p.m.\n\n\nLocation: Hazelwood Green (4734 Second Avenue\, Hazelwood\, PA 15207)\n\n\nSessions will be held outdoors and in compliance with social distancing guidelines.\n\n\n\nOther Workshops\nFuture workshops will be in other neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the Write Pittsburgh website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/write-pittsburgh/2021-06-05/
LOCATION:Career Works\, Mon Valley Center\, 409 Walnut Street\, McKeesport\, Pennsylvania\, 15132\, United States
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Starting June 5\, Write Pittsburgh will host Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops for the Pittsburgh community. The first two workshops are intended for McKeesport and Hazelwood communities. \nNeighborhood Storytelling Workshops\nWrite Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood Storytelling Workshops provide a space for neighbors to brainstorm\, write\, and share stories about their lives in their neighborhoods and engage in conversations about what they hope the future will look like for their community. No experience is necessary. \nWorkshop One: McKeesport\nThe first workshop is open to teens and adults in McKeesport. All community members are welcome to stop by and share their stories. \n\n\n\nWhen:\nAdult Session: Saturday\, June 5  | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nTeen Session: Saturday\, June 5  |  12:30 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Career Works\, Mon Valley Center (409 Walnut Street\, McKeesport\, PA 15132).\n\n\n\n\nSessions will be held outdoors and in compliance with social distancing guidelines.\n\n\n\nWorkshop Two: Hazelwood\nThe second workshop is open to teens and adults in Hazelwood. All community members are welcome to stop by and share their stories. Registration is NOT required. \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, June 6  |  3 – 6 p.m.\n\n\nLocation: Hazelwood Green (4734 Second Avenue\, Hazelwood\, PA 15207)\n\n\nSessions will be held outdoors and in compliance with social distancing guidelines.\n\n\n\nOther Workshops\nFuture workshops will be in other neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the Write Pittsburgh website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/write-pittsburgh-2021-06-06/
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