When your child struggles with mental illness, you have to wait weeks for mental health services in Pennsylvania. Here’s why.

Need a laugh? The momedy trend in Pittsburgh includes local comediennes who mine their material from the missteps and magic of parenting.

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

From preschools and family outings to support and awareness events, the Pittsburgh autism community offers an abundance of resources for parents.

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

Ayana Ledford from CMU-based nonprofit PROGRESS offers suggestions for parents to help their daughters overcome the well-documented confidence gap that has devastating consequences for career success.

A summer bucket list of classic Pittsburgh spots can be a lifesaver for making the most of the lazy days stretching endlessly on until the school bell rings again in September. From the iconic incline experience to remodeled attractions at our homegrown theme parks, keep this list handy for reliving cherished childhood memories while creating new traditions.

Pittsburgh’s best pools for kids offer snack bars, safety-first shallow ends and lots of vigilant lifeguards. Read on for the Kidsburgh guide to super swimming spots for families.

While the Zika virus is unlikely to reach Pittsburgh, parents — especially traveling mothers-to-be — have good reason for concern. Local health officials offer advice for protecting your family from mosquitos this summer.

From self-reflection to reading helpful books on the topic together, early childhood experts share the best ways for parents to introduce positive discussions about race at home.

Parents who’ve ventured into the woods with kids in tow and returned in one piece share the secrets behind successful camping trips with children.

The Kidsburgh guide to top picks for kid-friendly movie experiences in Pittsburgh, from the Hollywood Theater to Row House Cinema.

Bring your A-game along on Pittsburgh family outings to Riverhounds games at Highmark Stadium and Pirates games at PNC Park with tips from parents who know the score.

From libraries and book stores to more nontraditional venues, our Pittsburgh story time guide is parent tested and kid approved.

Vintage photos bring the early days of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood to life, while families of volunteers prep for Be My Neighbor Day on March 19th.

No matter what kind of children you’re raising—athletic, dramatic, compassionate or creative—Pittsburgh has a summer camp to cater to their special interests.

Kidsburgh offers a roundup of nine local studios that cater to Pittsburgh’s youngest karate kids.

Costumes, makeup, props, and the occasional Photoshop tweak add a dash of fantasy to high-concept baby and child photography.

Kidsburgh’s guide to wintry ways for keeping kids healthy and active, both indoors and outdoors.

Kids and teens who have parents with cancer can bravely face big family changes through a new six-week support group.