How do you feel today? Advice on talking big emotions with little kids

This year, discoverED brought together more than 15,000 students for hands-on learning and friendship

Maker Monday: Kids can try screen-printing at home

Meet the winners of the WQED Writers Contest

Pool safety tips for families from the YMCA and “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood”

KDKA report: Progress on reducing youth soccer concussions

Camp Lucy brings mental health support to a growing community of local students

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Idlewild is open! Find this and more family activities in your weekend guide for May 16-18

AANHPI Month events in the Pittsburgh area for all families to enjoy

Here’s how families can use Kennywood’s disability accommodations

6 ways families can take care of Pittsburgh’s rivers and green spaces

May family events guide: Check out all the great Pittsburgh-area fun for families!

It’s here! The Remake Learning Days Festival brings 220+ hands-on learning events to SWPA families, May 1-23

Expert advice on raising bilingual (or multi-lingual!) kids in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces Broadway and ‘Trust Family’ lineup of shows for ’25-’26 season

Spring Events Guide: 75-plus fun events and cool activities for Pittsburgh-region families

Your April Pittsburgh family fun guide: Kennywood’s open, the Pirates are playing and more

Autism support in Pittsburgh: Where to go, what to ask and much more

April is Earth Month! 4 great local places where kids can learn about saving the planet

20 summer camps perfect for older kids and teens, from rowing and theater to cyber security and more

Kindergarten Countdown: Your guide to making the transition smooth and stress-free

Fish Fry season is here! Find a great meal through the 2025 Pittsburgh Lenten Fish Fry Map

March family fun guide: 17 shows, expos, creative workshops and more, including a visit to the rainforest!

23 summer camps perfect for arts-loving kids in the Pittsburgh area: 2025 edition

It’s here: Kidsburgh’s 2025 guide to 75+ local summer camps

Celebrate Black history with these videos, lessons, podcasts & more from Common Sense Media

Top 17 February events: Stay warm and keep kids busy with these local family-friendly activities

Sensory-friendly guide: 24 places in the Pittsburgh area offering sensory-friendly options and assistance

40-plus exhilarating winter events for indoor and outdoor family fun in the Pittsburgh area

28 indoor pools and indoor water parks around Pittsburgh for swimming fun

Top 17 January events: Start 2025 off right with these fun family activities in the Pittsburgh area

Snow much fun: Your family-friendly guide to outdoor winter adventures around Pittsburgh

Your final event guide of 2024 is packed with family fun. Check it out.

10 weekend events, from ice skating at the mall to the final Santa visits of the season

24 holiday shows: Don’t miss these upcoming performances, movies and more

17 December events for Pittsburgh families: It’s the most magical time of the year with our family fun guide!

Your Thanksgiving weekend fun guide is here! All the holiday weekend events.

Holiday shopping: 16 Pittsburgh-area thrift and vintage shops, plus money-saving holiday tips

Oakmont’s holiday events are straight out of a Christmas movie

Weekend fun guide: Light Up Night, plus so many other family activities

Holiday Lights Guide (check out the video!): 16 places to see the most dazzling holiday lights

Holiday fun guide: More than 50 family events to ring in the holidays in Pittsburgh

Light Up Night guide: Kick off the holiday fun Downtown on Nov. 22 and 23

Kids are curious about voting. Here’s a peek behind the scenes at Allegheny County’s ballot process.

8 podcasts the whole family can listen to on road trips

16 November events full of warm and cozy fun for Pittsburgh families

Erie travel guide: Your passport to fall and winter family fun beyond the beach

Expert advice: 5 ways you can support all aspects of your family’s health

Roadtrip Guide: Plan a getaway to Buffalo and Niagara Falls — no passport needed!

10 restaurants north and west of Pittsburgh that families love

18 October events and festivals for family fun (much of it free!) all month long

45+ not-so-scary Halloween events in Pittsburgh for kids

9 farm festivals around Pittsburgh where you can pick a peck of perfect pumpkins

Fall Events Guide: Fall into fun with 70-plus Pittsburgh events for families

Your Pittsburgh weekend guide is here: 11 things to do — most of them free!

It’s the season for back-to-school Open House events: 8 reasons why you should go.

Your guide to Pittsburgh family fun in September is here!

 

 

 

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Idlewild is open! Find this and more family activities in your weekend guide for May 16-18

Common Sense Media’s guide to movies with awesome moms

Learning

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As districts find creative ways for communities and schools to draw closer, everyone benefits 

Innovative school districts are balancing the best of digital learning with powerful face-to-face experiences

Health & Wellness

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What’s in that cupcake? A pediatrician’s take on red dye & kids’ health
autism support pittsburgh

Autism support in Pittsburgh: Where to go, what to ask and much more

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After the graduation walk come critical next steps for young people with disabilities

Beanstalk HQ combines daycare and coworking space, perfect for remote-working parents

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