Pittsburgh kids can learn to play marbles from national champions
“I was kind of like born into it because my sister won, and my Dad played and then my Grandma played.”
Teaching Kids About Money
Only 17 states require high school students to take a course in personal finance, and Pennsylvania is not one of them. That means it’s up to parents. Some local schools […]
Summer ’18 Website and Job Fairs for Young People
Now’s the time to figure out what kids can do this summer to keep their minds active and to keep them out of trouble, and there is a comprehensive website […]
Emerging Leaders Program in Mon Valley helps kids achieve their college dreams
“This is the best thing in the whole school because it helps you with college, financial aid, money, everything!”
Pittsburgh students inspired to take action
“We can’t vote but we can be activists.”
Two local girls step into Broadway touring show in Pittsburgh
“Every little girl is so different, and they bring this element of youth and excitement to our show and newness.”
Mo Willems exhibit opens at Children’s Museum
Mo Willems is one of the most popular children’s book authors and illustrators and now, his books come to life in a new exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. […]
Kids helping kids by “adopting” a school
Parents know school supplies are expensive, and most of the supplies stay at the school, which doesn’t help when it comes to doing homework. The “Adopt a School’ program through […]
Benefits of student mentoring go both ways
“Ninety-five percent of the parents said they had seen a change in the behavior of (the) student in regards to desire to go to school, interest in academic studies, even small things like being more kind to siblings.”
Prom “Night to Shine” for people with special needs
The Tim Tebow Foundation puts on “Night to Shine” — a free prom for people with special needs.
How to Have a Happy New Year at First Night!
New Year’s Eve can seem like an adult holiday, but it doesn’t have to be. “Highmark First Night” in downtown Pittsburgh is a family friendly celebration. Some parents might be […]
High-tech gifts with a retro feel
Common Sense Media’s “2017 Holiday Gift Guide” features nostalgia gifts for digital kids.
Typical teen times six: Catching up with the Perry sextuplets 14 years later
“It’s craziness. It’s fun. I wouldn’t change it.”
Turnpike plaza mosaic created by Pittsburgh kids
“I gave them an overview of mosaics and how some are thousands of years old.”
Local School gets Jefferson Awards for Public Service
A group of students from Pine Richland High School in the “Peer to Peer” organization won the statewide Jefferson Award for public service. The Peer to Peer students accepted the […]
Common Sense Media reviews help Pittsburgh parents with their choices for kids
“We hope this will be a trustworthy space where we offer unbiased reviews, and at the end of the day, it’s really up to the parent to make the final decision.”
Grow Pittsburgh: Kids bringing food from ‘garden to table’
“One of the ways you can feed people is helping them learn to cook for themselves.”
Grammar app developed by high school senior
Henry Friedlander used to sit in the same classroom at Shadyside Academy where he’s now asking sixth-grade students, “What do you think the verb is here?” He is back as […]
Girls Studying STEM at CMU Leading the Way
Computer science is one of the hottest job fields, and Carnegie Mellon University has one of the top programs in the country, but the percentage of women studying computer science […]
Kid Lift Uber-type service helps moms carpool around Pittsburgh
“We’re moms. We’re busy moms. We know the need of trying to get everyone everywhere and how hard it is.”