A father of 5 shares his Project FUEL life lesson on shaping an anti-racist perspective
Ignorance breeds ignorance. The enlightened breeds enlightenment.
No sitter? No problem! 6 spots where Pittsburgh moms and babies can work out together
“This is a time for mom to get some self-care. I try to remind them to find stillness and quiet even among the noise.”
10 places that make Pittsburgh history fun for kids
“Our approach is history should be fun. If kids are having fun, they’ll be learning in the process.”
Your family guide to summer events in Pittsburgh
The Kidsburgh summer lineup includes an array of special events and activities to celebrate the long-awaited season.
Hey, Kidsburgh readers, tell us what you think
Our evolving publication dedicated to Pittsburgh families is seeking your help to learn how we can better serve you and your community.
Parents’ ultimate guide to Snapchat
Like many social media apps, Snapchat is a mixed bag, so it’s a good idea to understand how it works, how your kids use it, and how much time they spend on it so you can make sure their experiences are positive.
Carnegie Science Center throws LEGO block party with mind-blowing exhibit
“Imagine if a child learns about art history through LEGO” — Nathan Sawaya
School for kids with high-functioning autism expands to new location
“Hope is what we cling to. Programs like this, schools like this, companies that hire people with autism… it gives you hope for the future.”
New PPG Science Pavilion fuels STEM futures for Pittsburgh kids
“We knew if we built it, they would come.”
The goal: 1 butterfly for each child killed in the Holocaust
“We believe that anyone who hears the story of a Holocaust survivor or victim becomes a witness.”
Switch & Signal Skatepark opens Pittsburgh’s first indoor venue
“It is cool to see the perseverance of all the kids on their boards and how they encourage each other.”
PTL: Ways To Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Yu-Ling Behr visits Pittsburgh Today Live to discuss what you can do to help your kids prevent summer learning loss.
Start your summer screen time rules now with these Common Sense tips
Set reasonable limits for screens that allow for family time and other important activities, and incorporate media and tech in ways that bring the family together.
June is jumping with these Top 10 kids events
Pittsburgh has plenty of surprises for families and kids this June.
The family guide to Three Rivers Arts Festival – from infants to teens
This year’s 10-day festival gives kids lots of fun ways to be creative with hands-on activities, experience interactive performances and be blown away by wild visuals.
Pittsburgh high school team wins world robotics championship
“This whole season has been exhilarating. We were able to put up big scores all year and established a stronger brand name for the team.”
Pittsburgh mom engineers groundbreaking Pump2Baby Bottle
“The memories of hurrying to pump while Nick and Ben screamed at the top of their lungs in hunger across the room were so traumatic that I said to myself, ‘there must be a better way to feed my babies while pumping!’ ”
Thomas the Tank chugs into Pittsburgh with two new attractions
Kids have been fascinated with trains for generations. Since 1945, many of those kids focused their obsession on a blue engine named Thomas, the star of two Pittsburgh attractions.
Hands-on (mostly free) fun is at the heart of Remake Learning Days
“Anytime a parent and a child can have an engaging experience together, it is worthwhile.”
Common Sense Media: 2018 summer movie guide for kids
Summer brings the biggest blockbuster movies of the year. We’ve gathered up the most anticipated movies of the summer for kids, tweens, and teens to help families decide what to see.