Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts – clearing up the confusion
Posted on: October 11, 2018The new co-ed scouting provides boys and girls the opportunity to work together in an environment in which they can challenge each other.
10 fun freebies for kids during Pittsburgh RADical Days
Posted on: October 04, 2018Who doesn't love free? Pittsburgh RADical Days gives families the chance to visit favorite destinations without paying a dime.
12 kid-friendly, non-scary Halloween happenings in Pittsburgh
Posted on: October 01, 2018We’ve gathered a dozen of the most family-friendly Halloween events around, some new and some annual favorites. Ready, set, boo!
Wexford Elementary School wins Green Ribbon Award
Posted on: September 20, 2018"Just to have the opportunity to come out here for a couple minutes and see how food really grows ... it's really an amazing opportunity for these kids."
Kidsburgh: P.R.I.D.E. Festival helps African-American kids embrace their heritage
Posted on: August 28, 2018“When our children have a better racial identity, they’re better as people, they’re better as students and achievers. They learn better problem-solving techniques and better behavior because they’re rooted in who they are.”
No sitter? No problem! 6 spots where Pittsburgh moms and babies can work out together
Posted on: August 28, 2018“This is a time for mom to get some self-care. I try to remind them to find stillness and quiet even among the noise.”
Jumping Jack Theater welcomes kids to sensory-friendly performances
Posted on: August 09, 2018"Theater can change lives, and it needs to be accessible to everyone.”
Venture Outdoors’ free fishing program is fun for the whole family
Posted on: July 19, 2018Venture Outdoors coordinates the TriAnglers free fishing program through the end of September.
Trinity High School’s hydroponic lab teaching students to grow and give
Posted on: July 12, 2018In their first year, high school kids grew as much as 800 heads of lettuce every week and gave it all to their local food bank.
10 places that make Pittsburgh history fun for kids
Posted on: July 05, 2018“Our approach is history should be fun. If kids are having fun, they'll be learning in the process.”
Treehouse classroom helps students find inspiration outside
Posted on: June 28, 2018The treehouse is "a magical, different world up in the trees. You can see the canopy and get ... fresh eyes on nature."
Carnegie Science Center throws LEGO block party with mind-blowing exhibit
Posted on: June 16, 2018"Imagine if a child learns about art history through LEGO" -- Nathan Sawaya
School for kids with high-functioning autism expands to new location
Posted on: June 13, 2018"Hope is what we cling to. Programs like this, schools like this, companies that hire people with autism... it gives you hope for the future."
PTL: Ways To Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Posted on: June 08, 2018Yu-Ling Behr visits Pittsburgh Today Live to discuss what you can do to help your kids prevent summer learning loss.
Prevent summer learning loss in kids
Posted on: June 07, 2018School is letting out for kids everywhere, and while summer vacation is fun, summer learning loss is a real problem. One study cited by Brookings Institute found that kids in grades 2 to 9 lost 25 to 30% of their school year learning over the summer. The problem disproportionately affects low-income students who may not be able...