During Week of the Young Child, our Burchfield Pre-K classroom was filled with creativity, collaboration, and joyful learning experiences! We kicked off the week with Music Monday, where students designed their own musical instruments using paper plates and dried...
Families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start of Fayette County were invited to “The Garden Party” held at the Lemont Furnace Head Start Center on April 15, 2026. The theme of the event was to focus on skills from the program’s School Readiness Goals. We also...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and our afterschool students at Nicely Elementary learned about good oral hygiene and developing good dental habits to promote healthy teeth and gums.
The Private Industry Council (PIC) was pleased to serve as a valued partner to the Western PA Operating Engineers, beginning with preparation coursework on January 10th & 17th, 2026 and concluding with testing held from January 21st - 27th. Operating engineers are...
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Head Start / Early Head Start FAQs The Private Industry Council discusses frequently asked questions for Head Start and Early Head Start students. Private Industry Council operates the Head Start / Early Head Start program for Beaver and Fayette Counties in the...
…Listen Actively…
Active listening is a powerful tool for improving communication and deepening relationships. When we listen actively, we are fully present in the moment, giving full attention to the other person and seeking to understand their perspective. To practice active listening, try the following:
…Show Appreciation…
Expressing gratitude and appreciation is a simple but effective way to strengthen relationships and build trust. When we show appreciation, we are acknowledging the other person’s value and contributions to our life. Some ways to show appreciation include:
…Practice Forgiveness…
Conflict and hurt feelings are inevitable in any relationship. But learning to forgive can help you to move past them and strengthen your connection with the other person. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting or condoning hurtful behavior, but it does mean choosing to let go of resentment and bitterness. Some tips for practicing forgiveness include:
…Neutralize Negativity…
Negativity is sometimes due to physiological reasons- being tired, hungry, or thirsty. When we generally do not feel well, we sometimes react in negative ways. Another source of negativity can be when our expectations are not met. We get angry when what we think should happen doesn’t, or when something does happen that we think shouldn’t.
Try to neutralize negativity in these ways:
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