my fave thing

My Favorite Pittsburgh Thing To Do With Kids: Photographer Dave DiCello

“Having those special family moments together are memories that we wouldn’t trade for anything.”

maker monday

Maker Monday: Paper People

Maker Monday plays with paper this week to create Paper People.

radical days

10 fun freebies for kids during Pittsburgh RADical Days

Who doesn’t love free? Pittsburgh RADical Days gives families the chance to visit favorite destinations without paying a dime.

kidcast

Worried about family finances? This Kidcast report will help

Stretch your food bill with dietician Leslie Bonci’s five recipes for dinner on a budget. They’re quick and easy too!

Goodwill

Looking for costumes on the cheap? Check out Goodwill’s Bootiques

“We’re more of a do-it-yourself costume stop. We want to focus on the people who really enjoy the whole experience of piecing together their own costumes.”

maker monday

Maker Monday: Paper Plate Marble Run

Here’s a new way to play with marbles and experiment with gravity.

Homewood

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.”

common sense media

What Apple’s new iOS 12 parental controls mean for you

Apple’s new parental control options in the iOS 12 update are so helpful. Check out this guide from Common Sense Media.

Sponsored Content Shady Side Academy takes learning outdoors

“Outdoor exploration enables children to be creative and utilize problem-solving skills in an authentic environment.”

Girl Scouts aims to give young girls ‘safe, supportive space’

“The all-girl environment really gives them that safe, supportive space where they are free from the social pressures of a co-ed environment.”