9 things to do with kids this week in Pittsburgh, from Clowntown to Kenny Kangaroo

6 reasons school board elections require your attention

Family-friendly events going on around Pittsburgh in the month of May

22 ways kids can find their bliss at the EQT Children’s Theater Festival

Brown Mamas develops Grow Mama Grow, a database of community courses taught by moms

160 (mostly free) activities at Remake Learning Days spark excitement for Pittsburgh kids

Guides

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Hey, Alexa, how do I set parental controls on the Amazon Echo?

6 reasons school board elections require your attention

7 practical tips for easing kids’ social media anxiety

Why a more diverse booklist for kids enhances reading for all races and genders

5 ways video games can help kids with special needs

30 Pittsburgh summer camps for a super 2021 season

5 waterpark resorts for (safe) family getaways from Pittsburgh

The ugly truth behind pretty pictures

5 tips for picking your preschooler’s first TV shows

10 tips to get your kids hooked on books

Music lessons in the time of Covid: How Pittsburgh schools are making it work

23 ways to make the most of outdoor winter fun in Pittsburgh

How to talk to teens about dealing with online predators

Kidsburgh Mental Health Guide: How can your school help you and your kids?

Kidsburgh Mental Health Guide: What do we mean when we talk about kids’ mental health?

Kidsburgh Mental Health Guide: What are warning signs of mental health difficulties in kids?

Kidsburgh Mental Health Guide: Where parents can access community services

Carnegie Library’s 2020 Best Books for Babies is here. Get comfy with your snuggly bunny!

16 tips to keep kids motivated for online learning

How to help kids learn — and feel loved — during this challenging school year

How to guide your kids through election season

7 lessons from Pittsburgh moms with experience in online learning

11 groups ready to help Pittsburgh families, from learning hubs to child care subsidies

Tips and tricks to manage your kid’s school-issued computer

How to create anti-racist virtual classrooms: Strategies for teachers and families

Should you read your kid’s texts?

10 creeks around Pittsburgh worth the trip

Considering homeschooling? Check out this mom’s guide to Pittsburgh education options

6 ways to support kids’ mental health right now

From toddlers to teens: How to help your kids get a good night’s sleep

10 organizations helping Pittsburgh kids get back to school

What you should know about cyberbullying: It’s on the rise amid the pandemic.

5 signs of screen overload – and how to handle them

A parent’s ultimate guide to Messenger Kids

Books on race and racism, by age, recommended by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Just breathe! Kids ease their anxiety as families practice mindfulness

A parent’s ultimate guide to YouTube Kids

Look to Fred Rogers for help on talking to kids about death, addiction, cancer — and even a pandemic

Lots of virtual summer camps in Pittsburgh to choose from

10 ways to use media to raise anti-racist kids

6 ways to celebrate your family’s special days during the pandemic

Here’s the secret to happy, successful kids. Pittsburgh experts weigh in.

How to develop a family movie night and introduce your kids to classic films

Questions about TikTok? Here’s Common Sense Media’s ultimate guide for parents

Here’s where your family can find help in Pittsburgh during the coronavirus pandemic

Overwhelmed? 6 ways parents can get relief from coronavirus anxiety 

A parents’ ultimate guide to Zoom

8 Pittsburgh authors of YA and children’s books you should know

Are your kids anxious about coronavirus? Dr. G is here to help

10 Pittsburgh shops where you can (safely) buy local chocolate and Easter treats

6 Pittsburgh bakeries offer curbside pickup for DIY cookie kits

Here’s how to be a coronavirus hero and help struggling families in Pittsburgh

Where to get help in Pittsburgh as we adjust to life with coronavirus

10 free online education resources that make learning at home fun for kids

The best 2020 kids summer camps in Pittsburgh

Here’s how kids build character strength and life skills through quality media

These Black history movies tackle racism and launch insightful conversations

ways parents of preschoolers can raise body-positive kids

All the winter events you need to keep Pittsburgh kids busy throughout the season

18 indoor play spaces for Pittsburgh kids

The definitive answers to screen-time questions for babies and toddlers

Don’t miss these Top 10 February events for kids in Pittsburgh

New healthy media habits for little kids

8 ways kids can celebrate Martin Luther King Day in Pittsburgh

6 trampoline parks and bounce houses where Pittsburgh kids can really jump!

6 Pittsburgh miniature railroad displays that kids are crazy about

11 free holiday events for Pittsburgh kids, from Light Up Night to First Night

Tweens, teens and phones: Check out Common Sense Media’s 2019 research

3 free, innovative ways for kids to get the best of nature in Pittsburgh

9 indoor thrill rides in Pittsburgh to race, spin or blast off!

Common Sense Media: 5 bilingual TV shows for preschoolers 

9 behind-the-scenes Pittsburgh tours your kids will love

Where can kids find reliable sources for school reports?

Top 12 family-friendly RADical Days events (did we mention free?)

9 organizations helping Pittsburgh kids with back-to-school supplies

7 reasons to blast off with Summer of Space at Carnegie Science Center

3 new sensory-friendly programs for Pittsburgh kids

Real-world reasons parents should care about kids and online privacy

9 spots where Pittsburgh kids can take a journey back in time

2019 Best Books for Babies deliver brain development (and quality snuggle time)

5 of the coolest ice cream shops in Pittsburgh (plus a bonus 15 more!)

This Pittsburgh summer guide packs the 2019 season with family fun

6 ways kids can see free (or super cheap) summer movies in Pittsburgh

7 ways kids will have a blast at Three Rivers Arts Festival

Summer TV you can feel good about — with activities! 

Don’t miss this 2019 summer movie guide for kids

50 free activities, plus 6 international theaters! Your guide to the EQT Children’s Festival.

10 family-friendly hiking trails in and around Pittsburgh

10 risky apps parents should watch out for in 2019

9 storybooks for little ones who love their binkies and blankies

13 viral YouTube challenges your kids know about – and what you can do

11 ways kids can celebrate Earth Day season in Pittsburgh

All the spring events Pittsburgh kids have been waiting for!

Hoping for more sharing and less tussle? These 9 storybooks can help!

2019 Pittsburgh summer camps that appeal to every kind of kid

10 biographies for kids — and a party! — that explore Black History Month

10 organizations where Pittsburgh families can volunteer together

5 media resolutions every family should make in 2019

10 STEM books on space to test your kid’s outer limits

11 Pittsburgh playgrounds that kids—and parents—love

Things to do

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Fred Rogers Productions creates ‘Donkey Hodie,’ an ode to ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’

10 things to do with kids this week in Pittsburgh, including magical trolls

Learning

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‘Bright Spots’ video highlights pandemic innovations at South Hills schools

How the Fred Method from Mister Rogers can help forge the future of learning

Health & Wellness

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As more parents are vaccinated, what activities are safe for kids?

7 practical tips for easing kids’ social media anxiety

Resources

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Why a more diverse booklist for kids enhances reading for all races and genders

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