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International art show features masterpieces from Pittsburgh Public students, teachers

Local elementary students’ masterpieces are on display as part of the international art show Drap-Art, thanks to the creativity and persistence of teachers from Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Gifted Center.

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Hot child in the city? Parks add free sunscreen dispensers

City Councilman Dan Gilman and local nonprofit Sun Smart Pittsburgh work together to prevent sunburn for families visiting city parks.

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5 tips for helping girls overcome the confidence gap

Ayana Ledford from CMU-based nonprofit PROGRESS offers suggestions for parents to help their daughters overcome the well-documented confidence gap that has devastating consequences for career success.

City’s new lactation rooms part of Gilman’s vision for a family-friendly Pittsburgh

Dedicated spaces open to nursing mothers serving jury duty or working in Downtown buildings.

Project Diamond Shine polishes kids’ business skills

Father-daughter fundraising effort, Project Diamond Shine, scores $13,000 toward athletic field renovations in Scott Township.

4 Pittsburgh advocates supporting breastfeeding mothers

August is National Breastfeeding Month! Kidsburgh celebrates by profiling four breastfeeding advocates in Pittsburgh.

Pedal through Pittsburgh: Kidsburgh’s family biking guide

Cycling is taking our city by storm. Our Kidsburgh biking guide can help your family get a piece of the action.

Lyme time: what your family needs to know

Tick season in Pittsburgh brings concerns about Lyme disease. Here’s what your family needs to know to prevent and treat this illness.

4 Pittsburgh pediatricians making our city a healthier place

Kidsburgh recognizes four Pittsburgh pediatricians whose work with children and families helps build our community into a healthier place.

Pregnancy in Pittsburgh: understanding our prenatal care options

Expecting a baby? Kidsburgh’s prenatal care guide can help you find resources for the healthiest pregnancy.

The UPMC-Highmark split and how it will affect Pittsburgh families

As of January 1, Highmark and UPMC will sever ties–but what does that mean specifically in terms of pediatric care, emergency department use and obstetrical care? We clarify some of parents’ most frequently asked questions.