Common Sense Media: 6 ways to support kids’ mental health right now
Posted on: August 07, 2020As the pandemic pushes kids' lives even more online, their mental health depends on parental support -- and a lot less anti-tech talk.
From toddlers to teens: How to help your kids get a good night’s sleep
Posted on: August 04, 2020“Sleep is like a bank account — you only have so much to withdraw.”
New family hotline dials up support for pandemic-worn Pittsburgh families
Posted on: July 28, 2020Partner organizations joined forces to streamline aid for the 24/7 hotline.
What you should know about cyberbullying: It’s on the rise amid the pandemic.
Posted on: July 27, 2020Kids are almost always one step ahead of their parents in terms of technology.
Homeless students in Pittsburgh find relief from Hope Through Learning Awards
Posted on: July 20, 2020Some of the backgrounds of award recipients are heart-wrenching.
Common Sense Media: 5 signs of screen overload – and how to handle them
Posted on: July 20, 2020From poor sleep to headaches, signs that it's time for kids to take a break can take many forms.
Kidsburgh Heroes shine during the pandemic, from a RipStik marathon to art commissions
Posted on: July 13, 2020Some of the best leaders to emerge during the global pandemic have been kids.
Getting kids tested for coronavirus is not that easy or that simple
Posted on: July 13, 2020Many people want to get their kids tested for coronavirus, whether it’s because they want to visit with grandparents, or they traveled out of state and the kids need negative tests to participate in sports, or they just want peace of mind. But it turns out it’s not that easy or that simple. First, doctors...
Connecting Champions matches kids with cancer to mentors in their dream jobs
Posted on: July 13, 2020The organization asks young cancer patients: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Pittsburgh kids fight the stigma of mental health with a powerful peer-to-peer program
Posted on: July 06, 2020Through the Stand Together Against the Stigma program, students and teachers are seeing the culture of their schools change,
Common Sense Media: A parent’s ultimate guide to Messenger Kids
Posted on: July 03, 2020Under the right circumstances -- and with plenty of oversight -- Messenger Kids can help young kids connect. But is social media OK for this age group?