“The memories of hurrying to pump while Nick and Ben screamed at the top of their lungs in hunger across the room were so traumatic that I said to myself, ‘there must be a better way to feed my babies while pumping!’ ”

“Anytime a parent and a child can have an engaging experience together, it is worthwhile.”

“I feel happy that we are helping our community – but I feel sad that so many people need help.”

“It’s important that parents get support to feel confident about what their children need and how to navigate resources and training.”

“It makes them proud of themselves to be able to make fun projects and contribute to charities. It’s empowering to them.”

“A child’s development is never on vacation and Healthy Kids Day is a great opportunity to educate families and motivate kids to stay active in spirit, mind and body throughout the summer.”

Looking for help? There’s an app for that – 12, actually – specially designed for Pittsburgh families.

It’s nearly time to trade in snow shovels for garden tools, snow boots for rain galoshes, and winter coats for windbreakers. There’s so much for families to do as we get ready to welcome the return of spring.

Build it, wreck it, code it, or fly it. These exciting STEM summer camps will be a big hit with kids.

“Instructors focus on helping children become creative decision makers, take risks and try new tools and processes.”

“ ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ was a show that touched people on a very personal level, granting children permission to feel feelings.”

It’s time to shake off seasonal boredom and re-energize kids with fresh air and outdoor activities.  

“Many students begin life in college not having direction. Tour Your Future can create excitement and interest in STEM to help guide their future decisions by highlighting an interest.”

“Childcare poses a huge barrier for families to attend meetings and providing on-site care will help to ensure the voice of more constituents is heard,”

During the first few years of a child’s life, more than 1 million neural connections are formed each second, and 90 percent of brain development occurs before the age of 5.

The Kidsburgh lineup of winter events offers a December full of holiday excitement, but there’s plenty more beyond Santa and the Grinch in January and February.

“It can build confidence through regular interaction with bank tellers, allowing children to be exposed to the practice of filling out deposit slips, making deposits and learning banking terminology.”

“I’m constantly learning how capable we all are of achieving things that we worked hard for.”

“To take this journey with my family means a lot, and has been an eye-opening, illuminating experience.” 

“Teens are definitely still reading hardcover and paperback books. We often have teens tell us they love the smell and feel of the books.”