Pittsburgh birthday party

10 great Pittsburgh birthday party places for bigger kids — puzzle rooms, horse ranches, ziplines and more!

Plan your next kid-friendly Pittsburgh birthday party at one of these fun spots.

leadership program for girls in Pittsburgh

L.A.U.N.C.H. leadership program for girls in Pittsburgh propels them toward STEM careers

PTC’s leadership program for girls in Pittsburgh offers skill-building, networking and plenty of inspiration.

infant sleep guidelines

These new infant sleep guidelines and a new federal law can help you protect your baby

New infant sleep guidelines are here — the first new guidelines from the AAP since 2016. Details here.

COVID vaccinations for kids under 5

COVID vaccinations for kids under 5 roll out in Pittsburgh area

Local details on getting COVID vaccinations for kids under 5.

Overwhelmed? 6 ways parents can get relief from coronavirus anxiety 

“We have people around us who depend on us. There are many more demands than we normally face, and that can be stressful.”

A+ Schools’ James Fogarty embraces role of positive deviant as an advocate of Pittsburgh Public Schools

“We have everything we need to succeed. Let’s just get to work.” 

5 Pittsburgh students and the very cool White House Frontiers Conference they attended

The White House invited some local STEM-savvy kids to attend the recent Frontiers Conference at CMU. Meet 5 of the lucky ones and what they’re up to.

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11 can’t-miss Pittsburgh holiday events for kids

From electroluminescent characters performing in complete darkness to cult TV classics brought to life on stage, these Pittsburgh holiday performances will keep the whole family entertained.

Google Geek

Google Geek Street Fair creates carnival of STEM for Pittsburgh students

Pittsburgh hosts its first Google Geek Street Fair, a free interactive event that puts the magic of robots, ethernet cables and virtual reality into the hands of local students.

Pittsburgh PokeStops

These 10 Pittsburgh PokeStops will make your kids smarter

A treasure trove of Pittsburgh PokeStops illustrate the city’s vibrant and family-friendly cultural heritage.

AIU STEAM Showcase

AIU showcase celebrates STEAM learning

The AIU STEAM Showcase open house demonstrates how innovators, educators and philanthropists use science, technology, engineering, art and math to transform education.

Ellis School

Success stories dominate 100-year history of The Ellis School

The Centennial Gala on Oct. 15 will showcase some of the Ellis School’s shining success stories.

fluency

Local teachers, CMU’s Create Lab bring data and technical fluency into classrooms

Local students and teachers are getting involved in the big data movement through the new Fluency project that encourages inquiry, narrative and advocacy in the classroom, combining large datasets with conventional storytelling.

whole foods

Shop Whole Foods on September 22 and 5% goes to Kidsburgh!

Shop the Whole Foods Market in Wexford on Sept. 14 and Shadyside on Sept. 22 to help contribute to Kidsburgh’s mission.

perfect family getaways

Perfect getaways for Pittsburgh families

Pack up the kids and head to one of these perfect family getaways before summer is gone!

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How to negotiate with your kids: A game theorist’s guide to family harmony

CMU professor and game theorist Kevin Zollman’s new book shares everyday strategies for raising cooperative, fair-minded children.

maker movement

White House awards Pittsburgh’s maker movement, Google pledges $1 million

Leaders in Pittsburgh’s maker movement received accolades from the White House last week as President Obama kicked off the National Week of Making.

How to get the most out of the EQT Children’s Theater Festival this year

From puppets made out of body parts to dancers performing as silent grazing sheep to air sculptures and crowd-pleasing comedy, this year’s EQT Children’s Theater Festival has something for every age and interest.

White House recognizes local STEM learning efforts

Pittsburgh-based organizations lead growing movement to bring STEM learning (science, technology, engineering and math) to America’s youngest children.

8 questions for local teen lit author Siobhan Vivian

Pittsburgh writer Siobhan Vivian readies for the launch of her new young adult novel, The Last Girl and Boy in The World, with a book signing at the Livermore on April 26th.