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Kids learn new life experiences, skills during annual Central PA Arts Fest Children's Day

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — In Centre County, festival week is again drawing thousands of people and that includes downtown State College where the 57th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts kicked off with the traditional Children’s Day. It’s a familiar site in downtown State College with South Allen Street packed with festival goers. Locals describe Kids Day as a big neighborhood block party, drawing kids of all ages. “People will come in today and they'll either be here as a family, or as a vendor, or shopping as a family.

Local campground opens new and improved game room

A ribbon cutting for a new game room happened Wednesday morning at Friendship Village Campground in Bedford. Betsie Neff, one of the owners of Friendship Village, said they always had a game room at the campground, but took it over after the previous owners of the room told them they were going out of business. Neff said they equipped the game room with a more modern setup and, even though it's open to all ages, they hope to attract more teenagers.

Tips for parents to spot potential mental health struggles with their child

With suicide being the second leading cause in death of children in the country according to officials, a parenting and mental health expert warns that parents need to be on the lookout. May is recognized as ‘Mental Health Awareness Month,’ and Chief Parenting Officer for ‘Bark Technologies’ Titania Jordan is asking parents to watch for some signs of mental struggles in their children. She said changes in appetite, sleep, mood, grades, friends, and loss of interests with their children are among those warning signs.