‘Normal-C’ musical at Baldwin High School is geared towards kids with special needs

“Basically it’s about how teenage fears are all the same, no matter whether you have a disability or you don’t,”

Kidcast focuses on Halloween trick-or-treat safety

On Halloween night, the chance of a kid being hit by a vehicle doubles.

6 fetch takeaways from back-to-back ‘Mean Girls’ onstage in Pittsburgh

One takes place in a Chicago public high school, the other in a boarding school in Ghana. But the issues of these female brat packs transcend time and place.

Sponsored Content From our sponsor: Grace Lin, popular children’s book author, to appear in Words & Pictures series

Words & Pictures presents acclaimed children’s authors and illustrators to readers of all ages.

9 questions with Gregg Behr on the magnitude of Remake Learning and other big ideas

Increasingly, the nation and the world are looking to this corner of the world to see how we might remake learning for what’s next.

Peer-to-peer mentoring empowers kids to help one another

“It’s probably not easy to open up to adult, but opening up to someone your age is relatable,”

Skip the frustration and follow these Kidcast tips on proper car seat installation

You have to find the car seat that fits the child — and fits your car, too.

My Favorite Pittsburgh Thing To Do With Kids from @AnnieGetYourGum

Her funny posts are instantly relatable to anyone who has lived with a teen and survived to tell the tale.

Ready to change a kid’s life? Check out these 8 questions on mentoring

The organization works as a kind of matchmaker between kids and mentors, pairing skills and needs.

Lights On Afterschool: Kids can choose from 65 free quality events in Pittsburgh

Led by longtime chairman Arnold Schwarzenegger, more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually. 

Maker Monday: Creepy Climbing Creatures

This is a cool STEAM project as kids consider the engineering mechanics of how to put them together.

Sponsored Content From our sponsor: Celebrate the 50th birthday of the Children’s Theater Series!

Favorite characters and new friends take kids on magical journeys from outer space to the deep sea.

Do your kids worry about school safety drills? This Kidcast helps start the conversation.

We have to give our kids the opportunity to process their feelings and questions with their most trusted adult, their parent.

These Pittsburgh kids are e-commerce CEOs via EdCorps

“I love how the students recognize each other’s strengths and look to each other for help.”

9 questions with Sarah Heinz House executive director Jennifer Cairns

There’s nothing better than watching one of our members conquer a fear or tap into an unknown talent.

Amgen and Citizen Science Lab launch biotech training for Pittsburgh teachers and kids

“Our goal is to create classroom experiences that will inspire students and ignite their interest in careers in science.”

Maker Monday: Balloon-Powered Racers

This STEM activity is a simple way to illustrate Newton’s Third Law of Motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Common Sense Media: 5 bilingual TV shows for preschoolers 

If you want your kids to speak both English and Spanish, these TV shows can support your efforts.

Sponsored Content From our sponsor: A theater series created specifically for preteens and teens

Get ready to solve mysteries, follow unexpected journeys across the country, and take a step back in time with this exciting season.

Maker Monday: 3 Playful Painting Projects

Sometimes the method is as creative as the finished product.