November 26, 2024 Resources for December Observances Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them. Here is a list of resources for December observances. Month-Long Observances SAFE TOYS AND GIFTS AWARENESS MONTH October Recalls on Children’s Products, Trying Together Safe Toys and Gifts Month, Awareness Days Choosing Safe Toys, KidsHealth 7 Tips for Buying Safe Toys for Children, Health Park Pediatrics UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH Family Guide to Discussing Race and Equity with Young Children, Trying Together National Human Rights Month: Teaching Children About Human Rights, Connections Academy Universal Human Rights in the Workplace, Shortlister LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE MONTH 6 Reasons Why Learning a Language is Important for Children, EF 10 Language Games for Kids That’ll Keep Them Engaged and Learning, Fluentu 15 Reasons for Kids to Learn a Foreign Language, Panda Tree WORLDWIDE FOOD SERVICE SAFETY MONTH New Food Safety Fact Sheets Available, Trying Together Healthy Eating Guides: At the Grocery Store, Trying Together Your Gateway to Food Safety Information, Foodsafety.gov Week-Long Observances DECEMBER 4-8 IS NATIONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION WEEK Find Flu Vaccines, Vaccine.gov Flu Shot: Your Best Bet for Avoiding Influenza, Mayo Clinic Your Child’s Immunizations: Influenza Vaccine, KidsHealth Days of Recognition DECEMBER 2 IS SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY Early Intervention FAQ, Trying Together When Should a Parent Consider Early Intervention for Their Child?, Trying Together Family Guide for Early Intervention and Inclusion in Allegheny County, Trying Together Family Guide for Navigating Early Intervention Services, Trying Together DECEMBER 3 IS NATIONAL ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD DAY Housing Resources Available for Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Families, Trying Together LIHEAP Enrollment for Heating Bill Assistance Now Open, Trying Together Allegheny County Family Resource Map, ELRC Region 5 Housing Resources, United Way PA 211 DECEMBER 3 IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Early Childhood Inclusion, Trying Together Talking with Young Children About Disabilities, Trying Together The Differences Among Mental, Developmental, and Behavioral Conditions, Trying Together DECEMBER 5 IS NATIONAL COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR KIDS DAY How to Address War and Traumatic Experiences with Children, Trying Together Talking with Young Children About Disabilities, Trying Together DECEMBER 10 IS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY Family Guide to Discussing Race and Equity with Young Children, Trying Together National Human Rights Month: Teaching Children About Human Rights, Connections Academy Explaining Human Rights to Kids on International Human Rights Day, KidsKonnect DECEMBER 21 IS NATIONAL SHORT STORY DAY Buzzword Pittsburgh, Buzzword Reading Ready Pittsburgh Offers Resources for Families and Caregivers, Trying Together Kindergarten Here I Come Releases November Books for Preschoolers, Trying Together Short Stories for Children, AmericanLiterature.com
November 29, 2023 Resources for December Observances Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them. Here is a list of resources for December observances: Month-Long Observances Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month November Recalls on Children’s Products, Trying Together Safe Toys and Gifts Month, American Public Health Association Choosing Safe Toys, KidsHealth 7 Tips For Buying Safe Toys For Children, Health Park Pediatrics Universal Human Rights Month Family Guide to Discussing Race and Equity with Young Children, Trying Together National Human Rights Month: Teaching Children About Human Rights, Connections Academy Explaining Human Rights to Kids on International Human Rights Day, KidsKonnect Learn a Foreign Language Month 6 Reasons Why Language Learning Is Important For Children, EF 11 Reasons Why Your Child Should Learn a Foreign Language, VIP Kid 10 Language Games for Kids That’ll Keep Them Engaged and Learning, Fluentu Worldwide Food Service Safety Month 2023 Food Resources, Trying Together New Food Safety Fact Sheets Available, Trying Together Healthy Eating Guides: At the Grocery Store, Trying Together Week-Long Observances December 4-8 is National Influenza Vaccination Week Find Flu Vaccines, Vaccine.gov Flu Shot: Your Best Bet For Avoiding Influenza, Mayo Clinic Your Child’s Immunizations: Influenza Vaccine, KidsHealth Days of Recognition December 2 is Special Education Day Early Intervention FAQ, Trying Together When Should a Parent Consider Early Intervention for Their Child? Trying Together Family Guide for Early Intervention and Inclusion in Allegheny County, Trying Together Family Guide for Navigating Early Intervention Services, Trying Together December 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day Housing Resources Available for Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Families, Trying Together Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Application Period Opens November 1, Trying Together Allegheny County Family Resource Map, ELRC Region 5 Housing Resources, United Way PA 211 December 3 is International Day of People with Disabilities Early Childhood Inclusion, Trying Together Talking with Young Children about Disabilities, Trying Together The Differences Among Mental, Developmental, and Behavioral Conditions, Trying Together December 5 is National Communicate With Your Kids Day How To Address War and Traumatic Experiences With Children, Trying Together Talking with Young Children about Disabilities, Trying Together December 10 is Human Rights Day Family Guide to Discussing Race and Equity with Young Children, Trying Together National Human Rights Month: Teaching Children About Human Rights, Connections Academy Explaining Human Rights to Kids on International Human Rights Day, KidsKonnect December 21 is National Short Story Day Buzzword Pittsburgh, Buzzword Pittsburgh Reading Ready Pittsburgh Offers Resources For Families and Caregivers, Trying Together
