At Kidsburgh, we strive to provide helpful and curated information to parents and caregivers for children. Below is a collection of our favorite guides, from must-see events of the season to suggestions for family harmony to nearby getaways and more. Many of these guides are updated frequently.
10 storybooks to ease first-day jitters for kids heading to preschool
Posted on: August 13, 2019Reading about other kids, dinos and llamas who experience the same feelings can help them understand and overcome their fears.
7 practical tips, tricks and tools to get kids ready for kindergarten
Posted on: August 08, 2019Fun apps and games can offer an extra boost -- and kids won't even realize they're learning.
Splashdown: 13 hot spots where Pittsburgh kids can cool off for free
Posted on: August 08, 2019Hot weather, cool water, and energetic kids are the perfect equation for summer fun.
Advice from Pittsburgh’s Dr. G on how to talk to your kids about mass shootings
Posted on: August 07, 2019Even as you are discussing something as painful as this subject, you can focus on the positive: Who are the heroes of the story? Take Mr. Rogers' advice and "look for the helpers."
9 organizations helping Pittsburgh kids with back-to-school supplies
Posted on: August 05, 2019For many families, buying back-to-school supplies wreaks havoc on the budget.
5 Back-to-School Power Moves for the best school year ever
Posted on: August 05, 2019“As you help your child imagine what they might become, help them to connect what they’re learning in school to that greater future vision for themselves.”
6 ways Pittsburgh kids can tour around town like a tourist
Posted on: August 01, 2019Sometimes, it’s fun to act like a tourist in your home town. Kids find it even more exciting when that means touring in style – on bikes, boats, Segways, or double-decker buses.
6 best hot dog spots for kids in Pittsburgh
Posted on: July 30, 2019Hot diggity dog! Nothing says summer like a grilled hot dog on a soft fresh bun.
14 top August events for Pittsburgh families
Posted on: July 29, 2019August continues to rock the summer with lots of fun events and activities.
6 reasons teens geek out over PhenomeCON, a free fandom convention
Posted on: July 23, 2019The day-long, teen-only event fills the schedule with gaming, hands-on activities and interactive fandom fun.
How to use TV and movies to teach your kids media literacy
Posted on: July 21, 2019When kids relate to the content in movies and TV shows, they're more engaged and can learn critical-thinking skills by discussing them.