Kidsburgh Hero: Mikayla Davic writes and stages Make-A-Wish benefits
Teen Kidsburgh Hero Mikayla Davic is halfway to her goal of raising $50,000 for Make-A-Wish through her stage productions.
National teacher podcast series puts focus on Fox Chapel High School’s Mairi Cooper
To learn about best practices in teaching, it might be a good idea to ask the best teachers. A developing podcast series gives voice to 2016 Teachers of the Year from every state, including Pennsylvania’s Mairi Cooper of Fox Chapel High School.
5 creative contests challenge Pittsburgh kids in arts and sciences
The next few months are jammed with events and competitions to inspire Pittsburgh youth, whether they’re writers, musicians, actors, or scientists.
Maker Monday: Spinning Tops
Follow step-by-step instructions to create Spinning Tops — and find a new activity every week with Kidsburgh Maker Monday.
My Favorite Thing To Do With Kids: Tracy Brigden on family fun in Pittsburgh
My Favorite Thing To Do With Kids: Tracy Brigden chats about family fun in Pittsburgh
Kidsburgh: PBS Launches Channel For Kids
Fred Rogers made Pittsburgh a center for children’s television programming and his legacy continues with new shows being created here. Now, PBS has launched a channel for kids, with programming just for younger children.
Maker Monday: 3-D Snow Paint
Follow step-by-step instructions to create 3-D Snow Paint — and find a new activity every week with Kidsburgh Maker Monday.
Skiing for free and without parents’ help
Pennsylvania has a special program where kids in 4th and 5th grades can ski for free at resorts all over the state.
3 winning entries in the Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Awards
What a lot of smart, literary kids we have in Pittsburgh!
This year’s Carnegie Mellon University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Awards contest received a record-breaking 220 entries from 16 area high schools and five colleges.
10 cool places for Pittsburgh kids to get artsy
Creative minds and nimble fingers have plenty of outlets in Pittsburgh. Try these 10 places to get artsy with your kids.
Maker Monday: Recycled Magazine Flowers
Follow step-by-step instructions to create Recycled Magazine Flowers — and find a new activity every week with Kidsburgh Maker Monday.
Kidsburgh: Program Helps Connect Kids With Mentors
Children of all ages and backgrounds need a mentor, someone to support them in setting and reaching their goals. Kidsburgh says, however, that research shows 1 in 3 children does not have a mentor. Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania is helping more people be mentors in more ways.
Your guide to mentoring in Pittsburgh
Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Use this handy mentoring guide to find the best program for your schedule and interests.
Maker Monday: Build a Drawbot
Follow step-by-step instructions to build a Drawbot — and find a new activity every week with Kidsburgh Maker Monday.
10 fun places for hands-on learning in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh kids from tots to teens have loads of exciting opportunities for great adventures combined with hands-on learning.
New to Pittsburgh? Here’s what parents need to know
Welcome to Pittsburgh! I stood in your place a year ago when I put my skillset to work figuring out our brand new city. To help make the transition easier for other parents new to Pittsburgh, here’s a beginners guide.
Top 10 family adventures in January in Pittsburgh
From butterflies to model trains to ice skating, these fun events will help your family kick off the new year.
Postpartum PTSD: Moms often suffer in silence from a traumatic birth
About a third of all births are emotionally traumatic for the mother. Postpartum women who are struggling emotionally can feel a lot of shame, which may prevent them from getting the help that they need.
The Pittsburgh Admissions Collaboration wants to get students thinking about college earlier
An innovative partnership between Community College of Allegheny County, University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Public Schools launches to boost the number of students who earn bachelor’s degrees from Pitt.
Kidsburgh Q&A: Paul Siefken on new role as head of Fred Rogers Company
Get up close and personal with Paul Siefken, who will take on new responsibilities as president and CEO of The Fred Rogers Company.