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33 not-so-scary Halloween events for Pittsburgh kids

These Pittsburgh Halloween events for kids have all the fun and none of the fear.

If you have a million feelings about motherhood, you’ll want to read this.

Photo above courtesy of Heather Abraham. Motherhood can leave even the most confident woman second-guessing herself. We want so badly to do it right that it’s easy to feel sure […]

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Meet the Bee Bots: STEM Coding Lab introduces local kids to computer science learning

Kids from kindergarten through 8th grade are learning from STEM Coding Lab.

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Maker Monday: Kids can create a homemade ‘bubble machine’

This Maker Monday project gets kids outside for some creative fun. Details here!

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What families need to know about ‘eggshell parenting’

Parenting isn’t easy, and ‘eggshell parenting’ happens. Learning self-regulation can help.

12 Pittsburgh flea markets and craft fairs you won’t want to miss this fall

Squirrel Hill Night Market photo above by Brodie Bard. Summer may be over, but fall’s outdoor fun is just heating up! If you’re ready to stroll around a market with […]

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Kidsburgh visits with the YaJagoff! podcast team — and adorable farm animals. Listen here

Kidsburgh sits down with the YaJagoff! gang for a great conversation (plus, farm animals!)

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10 awesome weekend events around Pittsburgh, including a Dragon Boat Fest, Hispanic Heritage Fest and a Day of Play

Here’s a lineup of great weekend events around Pittsburgh — perfect for families!

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High school parents, check out this PublicSource report on changes to the college admissions process

How does the elimination of ‘affirmative action’. impact college admissions? PublicSource explores.

17 October events around Pittsburgh, including festivals, parades and lots of kid-friendly Halloween fun

So many October events in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area!

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Maker Monday: Kids will love making the “mad scientist color wheel”

This Maker Monday project merges art and science, and it’s so easy

Kidsburgh on KDKA: All the details on farm festivals and apple picking

It’s time for apple picking and fall farm festivals in the Pittsburgh area. Details here.

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Literacy Under the Lights events are happening around the region: We’ve got details

Literacy Under the Lights is a chance for families to read together and connect with community organizations.

Go pumpkin picking and celebrate the harvest at these 10 farm festivals around Pittsburgh

It’s time for pumpkin picking in the Pittsburgh region! Check out these farm festivals.

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10 weekend events around the Pittsburgh region, including farm tours, lessons in falconry and Bluey

These weekend events around the Pittsburgh region are perfect for families.

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Transformative arts in education: Rivers of Steel engages students and communities through impactful murals

Rivers of Steel’s innovative arts education programs are inspiring Pittsburgh-region kids.

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Maker Monday: Kids can make a pinecone bird feeder

This Maker Monday project teaches a bit of science while helping the birds in your neighborhood.

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Play takes center stage in Pittsburgh through workshops, grant funding and community-wide playful learning

Pittsburgh is getting serious about playful learning. Here’s how.

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#bethekindkid Kindness in Action campaign begins this week

Your child may have a chance to #bethekindkid through this new kindness campaign.

Pittsburgh-area fall events: Your big guide to all the entertainment, events and other fun stuff for families

Photo above by Michael Morse. The fall season ranges from crunchy leaves of September to snowy December offerings. It’s quite the season for families with theatrical performances, a re-imagined circus […]