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.”
Remake Learning Days challenges kids to share lessons learned during the pandemic
“I learned that I really like the creative side of me.”
Giving birth during a pandemic. Look at the bright side.
Rely on your partner, revel in the miracle that you just brought into the world and enjoy the time you have as a family.
Kidsburgh heroes: 5 heartfelt projects driven by Pittsburgh kids
“Just about all of us are home right now with our families, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t collaborate and make a positive difference together.”
Get crafty with these homemade Mother’s Day card ideas
Show your gratitude to a special person by making one of these #MakerMonday cards.
Variety charity gives voice to Pittsburgh kids through specially programmed iPads
“It’s crazy to think that this little iPad, this communication device, can make such a big change.”
15 more hands-on activities for kids in Pittsburgh
Make butter in a jar, hum a kazoo or microwave marshmallow play dough.
Meet the teddy bear (and silly wardrobe) that brings smiles to the neighborhood
“If I hear laughter, it’s music to my ears.”
Here’s where your family can find help in Pittsburgh during the coronavirus pandemic
Lots of people are hurting. Lots of people need help. But it’s often hard to know just where to turn.
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.”
10 Pittsburgh art studios that offer craft kits for pickup or delivery
Now you can transform your living room into an art studio.
9 things to do with kids (at home) this week in Pittsburgh, from a dance party to a magic show
Groove to the music, get your baseball fix and enjoy the best rainy day ever.
Frustrated with remote learning? AIU launches Google Classroom workshops for parents
The virtual workshops came about from school district requests for help.
A parents’ ultimate guide to Zoom
Learn more about the video-conferencing software that took the world by storm — until issues caused a backlash.
Experts say child abuse numbers are likely to be higher during coronavirus outbreak
The child welfare system is very much operational at this point in time.
7 things to do with kids (at home) this week in Pittsburgh, from meeting Dumbledore to junk mail inspiration
You’ll have as much fun as your kids dipping into these projects.
GMA hosts Pittsburgh midwife and her ‘Lean on Me’ performance at Magee
She sang as a thank you to frontline workers and Pittsburghers who are helping to flatten the COVID-19 curve by staying home.
How to be resilient during times that try your family’s mental health
Have you found yourself pushed to your limit, losing patience? Or do you find your kids are acting in ways they don’t normally behave?
8 things to do this week with kids (at home) in Pittsburgh, from spin art to hockey drills
Discover your inner rebel, jump into STEM or make time for music.
Are your kids anxious about coronavirus? Dr. G is here to help
The health crisis can be frightening for kids when schoolyard chatter raises all sorts of misinformation.