What do you want to be when you grow up? CCChampions helps kids with cancer envision a future
“It was amazing to see their eyes light up when they shared that they wanted to be a dancer or a hockey player and everything in between.”
Football great Curtis Martin returns home to give kids a safe place to play and grow in Homewood
“Even when something seems out of reach, don’t ever stop reaching for it. Be insistent, consistent, and don’t ever give up.”
Kidsburgh Q&A: Nina Barbuto of Assemble and that $50,000 grant
“Hey, we have good news and bad news. We’re not going to have the event in your space, but we’d like to give you this $50,000 grant.”
Kidsburgh Heroes: Annie Yonas and Griffin Kerstetter mark 7 years of quilt-making for Pittsburgh homeless
“I’m not sure there’s a way to solve the problem (of homelessness). But there’s a way to improve it and we all have a role to play.”
Never-say-no Pittsburgh dad launches new STEAM lab at Obama Academy
“It all began with the parents coming together. They recognized the gap in our students being prepared for 21st-century problem solving, and resolved to create a space that is as good as what other schools have.”
New Pittsburgh-based Best4Baby to support doulas and match them with expectant moms
“We’re like the eHarmony for doulas and moms.”
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.”
Q&A: Jake Seltman of Grow Pittsburgh on growing kid-size urban gardeners
“Kids who wouldn’t touch a salad have such great enthusiasm when they’ve been involved in growing it. If kids grow kale, then kids will eat kale.”
Uber and The Ellis School are driving girls toward tech careers
Leading by example is one way to get girls interested in tech careers. A group of women from Uber recently offered professional advice to Ellis School students.
Kidsburgh Hero: Pittsburgh teen talks Remake Learning at SXSWedu
A spirited high school senior, who lost both parents, succeeds academically and personally. Her participation in a SXSWedu panel on Remake Learning exemplifies her drive.
Two moms create ‘Flexable’ way to find last-minute child care
For parents who work outside traditional daily schedules, finding part-time day care can be difficult. Enter Flexable, a new service that matches parents with child care providers.
Kidsburgh Q&A: Tanya Baronti on new role as director of United for Children
In her new role at United Way, one goal for Tanya Baronti is to bring families and communities closer together.
Pittsburgh teens connect with seniors through G2G podcast interviews
What generation gap? Pittsburgh teens and seniors find connections through podcast interviews.
Moms Figuring It Out: Erica Peterson of Science Tots
Moms Figuring It Out takes a look at women whose lives change when they become mothers. Erica Peterson of Science Tots discusses her career path.
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.
Kidsburgh hero: Teen delivers warm message with sweater drive
Penn Hills teen Jackie Seltzer is dedicated to keeping kids warm this winter. She is one of the corps of volunteers with the 17th annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive, hosted by The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh through Dec. 16. “Seeing this young lady as someone who believes in the mission, just like we do, and is working hard toward that goal, is something to take notice of,” says Stephanie Aaronson, , co-chair of the Community and Special Engagement Committee for The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Ambassadors: Kids at Heart.
Kidsburgh hero: Ninth-grader goes national with research linking head trauma with toxic bacteria
Aria Eppinger travels to Washington, D.C., to compete with her presentation, “Roundup’s Effect on Human Gut Bacteria,” in a national STEM challenge.
Hazelwood’s play trail grows as volunteers build KaBOOM! playground
A new volunteer-built playground is the main attraction of the Hazelwood Play Trail.
Provident Charter School opens doors and opportunities to children with dyslexia
The new Provident Charter School at the former North Catholic site caters to the specific learning needs of students with dyslexia.
The summer bucket list for Pittsburgh parents
A summer bucket list of classic Pittsburgh spots can be a lifesaver for making the most of the lazy days stretching endlessly on until the school bell rings again in September. From the iconic incline experience to remodeled attractions at our homegrown theme parks, keep this list handy for reliving cherished childhood memories while creating new traditions.