Parents and families are essential partners in promoting good attendance because they, ultimately, have the bottom-line responsibility for making sure their children get to school every day. When children are young, they are especially dependent upon adults or older...
Drones, officially known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are rapidly transforming industries and the workforce across the United States. They’re filling our skies and western PA is primed to be a leader in the field of drone services! Their applications span...
12 individuals from the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. received the Family Development Credential on July 30, 2025. Congratulations to: Stephen Hawk, Cindy Redmond, Sara Enlow, Alyssa Batronis, Krystal Noble, Hannah Smail, Frankie Stahl, Alexis...
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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...
Christmas should be a time filled with fun, family, and love. The anticipation leading up to the big day takes center stage in the life of a young person; watching them with wonder as they count down the days until they are surrounded by friends and family exchanging presents filled with excitement on opening morning. The biggest gift one will get when rediscovering Christmas this way isn’t something material; it’s being able to take a step back and simply admire children’s pure innocence while reconnecting with your own inner-child heartily believing in Santa Claus while secretly hoping on getting every wish fulfilled. Such sweet sentiments can inspire our days throughout any season, not just during wintertime holidays!
Seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child is an incredibly important way to experience the magic and joy this special time of year can bring. It also gives us an opportunity to focus on what matters most during this season and not get caught up in the stress of gift giving, parties, or other materialistic concerns. Ultimately, when we see Christmas through the eyes of a child, we are reminded that it is a time for boundless joy, openness to new experiences, exploration of our imaginations and happiness without expectation or limitation.
The holiday season is a time to enjoy the spirit of Christmas and all the wonderful experiences it can bring. This year, make an effort to see it all through the eyes of a child. Here are some practical steps you can take to relive those memories and experiences that made the holidays so special as a little one:
Reconnecting with our childhood holiday spirit takes efforts, but there are many ways to do it, from being conscious about why feelings change over time, to welcoming new ideas and traditions into our lives that provide us comfort throughout this special season. If we take extra time to focus on those feel-good moments within us and among those in our community, recovering our holiday spirit won’t be so difficult after all!
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