Social media, body image and how art therapy helps kids with eating disorders
Posted on: April 18, 2019A study at The University of Pittsburgh found that participants who most frequently checked social media throughout the day had 2.6 times the risk of reporting eating and body image concerns compared with those who checked least frequently. Social media, or media in general, do not cause an eating disorder, but research shows they can...
An emotional ceremony aims to raise awareness of child abuse in Pennsylvania
Posted on: April 10, 2019The goal is raising awareness by giving people concrete steps they can take to get involved.
All the spring events Pittsburgh kids have been waiting for!
Posted on: April 04, 2019Spring’s the perfect time to fly a kite, take a hike and enjoy outdoor festivals.
New Pittsburgh law protects pregnant women and their partners
Posted on: March 28, 2019Pittsburgh is a trailblazer in protecting the rights of pregnant women and their partners. A new law took effect in the City of Pittsburgh in April that protects employees throughout pregnancy, and it’s one of the first in the country to offer those protections to the women’s partners as well. Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Erika Strassburger...
Here’s why the upcoming Pittsburgh School Board elections matter
Posted on: March 21, 2019This is a common good. It leads to the success or failure of our region and our city.
Find a social justice approach to education at City of Bridges High School
Posted on: March 14, 2019The new school will combine state-mandated academics with project-based learning in the community.
Are you R.E.A.A.D.Y. for this? A STEM and performing arts school is in the works for Millvale.
Posted on: March 14, 2019There are plenty of reasons to dance, sing and make merry in Millvale.
Kidsburgh Maker Monday Projects on PTL
Posted on: March 07, 2019Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr and her daughters, Catheryn and Caroline, stop by Pittsburgh Today Live to show host Heather Abrahams a few great #MakerMonday activities. Try the Recycled Paper Flower or the Monster Bookmark at the Kidsburgh table at the Home & Garden Show. Or, make them at home along with the Play-Doh Maze and Button Bowl. For more Maker Monday activities,...
2019 Pittsburgh summer camps that appeal to every kind of kid
Posted on: March 07, 2019Summer is too short to fit in all the cool camps available for Pittsburgh kids.
Kidcast explores kindergarten options for Pittsburgh kids
Posted on: February 28, 2019Now is the time to register for kindergarten, but in the City of Pittsburgh, there are lots of options.
Kidsburgh hero: Crossing guard Cathy Gamble will make your day
Posted on: February 20, 2019“In a world that has so much conflict, she makes you feel like there’s still hope.”
Study the science of art and the art of science at new Da Vinci exhibit
Posted on: February 13, 2019“Even 500 years later, Da Vinci’s work is still being studied. He still plays a part in our daily lives. It’s interesting to see this all in one setting.”
Pittsburgh Today Live: Pittsburgh organizations where families can volunteer together
Posted on: February 08, 2019Families are often looking for ways to teach children about charity and helping others, and Kidsburgh is here to help!
TapeScape 3.0 is bigger and better than ever at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Posted on: January 30, 2019If you look at the exhibit, you can see spider webs. A mathematician can find curves and parabolas. A doctor thinks it looks like a vascular system of the human body,
10 organizations where Pittsburgh families can volunteer together
Posted on: January 28, 2019Making a difference in the world can deepen your family bond as you work together on a meaningful project.