10 organizations helping Pittsburgh kids get back to school
Whether kids are attending in-person classes or signing in online from home, they still need school supplies to get their work done.
Bilingual ¡Presente! magazine connects Pittsburgh’s Hispanic community
“I see this magazine as a way to fight stereotypes and misinformation.”
New family hotline dials up support for pandemic-worn Pittsburgh families
Partner organizations joined forces to streamline aid for the 24/7 hotline.
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.
A+ Schools report: 4 critical points to consider for schools operating during the pandemic
Many parents have trepidation about what’s to come — whether schools open or distance learning continues.
Parents don’t have to be perfect. They just have to be involved.
When parents, grandparents and caregivers are involved in their kids’ learning, it makes a positive difference.
Kidsburgh Heroes shine during the pandemic, from a RipStik marathon to art commissions
Some of the best leaders to emerge during the global pandemic have been kids.
Connecting Champions matches kids with cancer to mentors in their dream jobs
The organization asks young cancer patients: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Hands-on learning in Pittsburgh: Hammering a nail, threading a needle, learning a new skill
Is a new era of “home ec” and “shop on the horizon?
Books on race and racism, by age, recommended by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Not certain where to start or how to talk about race? These books will help.
Homewood kids earn babysitting certification – and parental peace of mind – via virtual Red Cross course
Data shows that eight in 10 parents would pay more for children who are trained and certified to babysit.
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.
Students speak up about racism and white privilege in Pittsburgh school districts
“The repeated denigration of my race has revealed to me that at Fox Chapel, I am a second-class citizen at best, and a strange, ugly foreigner at worst.”
Former Steeler Joey Porter and his wife are opening a center for kids (and adults) with special needs
When their daughter was born with severe autism, Joey and Christy Porter struggled to find resources to help them care for her.
Dr. Aisha White of the P.R.I.D.E. Program on talking to kids about racism
Let them know that this country does not always treat everybody fairly. Kids understand what fairness is.
More meaningful education assessments, with students `front and center’
The movement to redesign learning assessments has been building a quiet momentum.
Look to Fred Rogers for help on talking to kids about death, addiction, cancer — and even a pandemic
How to talk to your kids about big issues? “Everything Fred did was built on the idea that we can make what is mentionable, manageable.”