“We all believe that by investing in our kids ... we’re investing in the future of our region. We’re providing kids better opportunities. We’re providing a brighter future for the region.”

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.

"Bad things are happening to infants and children. Some of them will end up in foster care and, sadly, some of them will be damaged."

“It is cool to see the perseverance of all the kids on their boards and how they encourage each other.”

“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!’ ”

When a woman is pregnant, there’s a lot of attention on how she’s doing from doctors, friends and family, but once the baby is born, the focus goes to the baby, and the mom is sometimes on her own to figure it out. A local program called Nurture PA is helping moms when they need...

“I feel happy that we are helping our community – but I feel sad that so many people need help."

“It’s important that parents get support to feel confident about what their children need and how to navigate resources and training."

Cartoons can highlight important issues in real life, from race to gentrification to environmental problems in society.

The Recess Advocacy Team has created a survey to learn about kids’ recess experience across Allegheny County.

Aside from being a strong role model, these five tips from Common Sense Media will help to minimize conflict and find the balance we're all seeking when it comes to screen time for kids.