Want help with family stress and anxiety? Take this mental health first-aid class.
A virtual first aid kit, the course gives users tips for identifying depression, anxiety and other mental conditions.
Check out these winners in the Carnegie Library Teen Media Awards
The awards highlight the amazing talents of young artists as well as showcase the library’s services to teens.
Phipps’ Homegrown program cultivates backyard gardens in food-insecure Pittsburgh neighborhoods
“We found that the average Homegrown participant shared produce with nine people.”
Winning entries from 2020 PBS Kids Writers Contest charm readers with original tales and creative drawings
“It is so amazing to read the stories that the children create and very rewarding to acknowledge their hard work.”
WYEP’s Reimagination Project equips Pittsburgh teens for the music industry
“It’s an investment in the area’s music ecosystem.”
What you should know about cyberbullying: It’s on the rise amid the pandemic.
Kids are almost always one step ahead of their parents in terms of technology.
Boxes of Joy help salvage summer for Pittsburgh kids
“We’re providing kids with things that they need to make sure that their summer is fun and engaging.”
Homeless students in Pittsburgh find relief from Hope Through Learning Awards
Some of the backgrounds of award recipients are heart-wrenching.
Pittsburgh kids fight the stigma of mental health with a powerful peer-to-peer program
Through the Stand Together Against the Stigma program, students and teachers are seeing the culture of their schools change,
5 questions for Vincent Folkes, Youth Poet Laureate of Allegheny County — and a poem
“I want to use the platform to bring to light issues that I don’t think are spoken about enough.”
Just breathe! Kids ease their anxiety as families practice mindfulness
From kindergarten kids to professional athletes, mindfulness has never been more mainstream. With good reason.
Early childhood therapy continues, despite the pandemic, via telehealth sessions
Referrals for therapy are down 60 percent during the pandemic but telehealth sessions can provide the therapy your child needs.
10 ways to prevent summer brain drain in Pittsburgh kids
“Even though they’re resilient, kids still need support.”
Beverly’s Birthdays to the rescue with formula for hungry babies in Pittsburgh
“It is devastating to hear a mother say, ‘I have no idea how I am going to feed my baby.’ ”
Here’s the secret to happy, successful kids. Pittsburgh experts weigh in.
The ability to manage emotions is the building block for all other aspects of life and it’s a learned skill.
Pennsylvania’s looming childcare crisis – and how you can help
This is fundamentally an economic equity and economic development issue.
Anchorpoint fundraiser featured Pittsburgh personalities to help families meet pandemic counseling costs. It was a big success.
“Oftentimes cost is a major barrier to mental health services.”
8 Pittsburgh authors of YA and children’s books you should know
“The best children’s literature explores big, universal themes that appeal to readers of all ages.”
Pittsburgh school districts are finding innovative ways to support kids during coronavirus closings
“Education is an important part of it, but the human aspect of it is, too. We want to make sure our families are OK.”
Roam the Fred Rogers Trail for a ‘beautiful day’ in Pittsburgh and beyond
The Fred Rogers Trail allows fans to walk in Fred’s shoes, preferably wearing sneakers and a zip-up cardigan.