Here to Help

Carnegie Library’s “Here to Help” offers 35 booklists for kids with big and small problems

Sharing stories together and having conversations can help children understand the world around them.

Sponsored Content From our sponsor: Pittsburgh Symphony’s sensory-friendly “Music of Flight and Fantasy”

The environment is welcoming, non-judgmental, and relaxed. Everyone is free to enjoy themselves and express themselves in whatever way they feel most comfortable.

7 ways for Pittsburgh kids to see free or really cheap movies this summer

“People really make a night out of it. Some kids come dressed in their pajamas and bring their pillows, just in case they can’t keep their eyes open for the whole movie.”

top june events

11 kid-friendly Pittsburgh events in June

June is busting out all over in Pittsburgh with high-energy, kid-friendly events.

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Maker Monday: Labyrinth Game

This Maker Monday Labyrinth Game requires a bit of brain skill for the quiz and a bit of physical coordination for a total STEAM experience.

7 time-tested Pittsburgh theater schools for talented kids

“It provides the kids with an opportunity to escape, but also to find themselves. It gives them a sense of security and a chance to evolve and fulfill their potential.”

5 Pittsburgh community schools will launch new strategy in September

“Community schools recognize that children and their families are integral parts of their communities.”

Local Students Spread Jewelry Love

Some local high school students are learning more in their jewelry class than just how to make necklaces, rings and bracelets.  They’re learning life lessons and having an impact on […]

maker monday

Maker Monday: Ping Pong Ball Poppers

Ready, aim, fire! These Ping Pong Ball Poppers are a blast!

Critical Needs Alert

Pittsburgh Foundation’s Critical Needs Alert focuses on vital family services

“Now is the time and the opportunity to shore up those organizations that service those populations and give donors a little bit of incentive to do so.”

Mu favorite thing

My Favorite Pittsburgh Thing To Do With Kids: Ben Alper

Family time and workouts combine perfectly for singer-songwriter Ben Alper and his family.

The XQ Super School Bus rolls into Pittsburgh to re-think and re-invent high schools

Imagine high schools that empower kids, cultivate curiosity, and encourage them to think big.

maze

The a-maze-ing tale of Joe Wos

“I like mazes so much because they’re a truly interactive art form. There’s a collaboration between the artist and his audience. The drawing isn’t complete until someone solves it.”

maker monday

Maker Monday: Shoe Box Marble Painting

Let the marbles do the painting in this creative Maker Monday project.

Miss Yvonne

Kidsburgh Hero: Bidding good-bye to Miss Yvonne from the Children’s Museum

“I always felt like the pied piper when we’d march out the door.”

Education Partnership

The Education Partnership’s simple secret to academic success

“The Education Partnership helps to even the playing ground for our students by giving all of our students the tools they need to be successful in and out of school.”

“Gift of Art” to Pittsburgh Public Schools

You only have a few weeks left to see an exhibit at the Heinz History Center that’s been in the making for 100 years.  The impressive collection of art from […]

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Pittsburgh is Kidsburgh: No. 3 ranking of best cities for young families

Now we may be officially ranked No. 3 of 100 cities for young families, but we already knew that Pittsburgh is Kidsburgh.

TEDx

Teen TEDx talks at Baldwin High School offer ideas worthy of discussion

Hear the deep thoughts of high school kids at Baldwin High School’s TEDx talks.

preterm birth app

Magee and CMU researchers are developing an innovative app to combat preterm birth

“Pregnancy is a time when everyone feels worried and concern. The app is something that can give feedback even if everything is going well with a low-risk pregnancy.”