State program gives each child born in PA $100 towards college
The hope is that families will start their own college savings account.
Prepare to be dazzled: Don’t miss these 9 holiday light displays
We can just imagine the looks on little faces when they see these amazing holiday light displays.
Pilot program hopes to reduce racial achievement gap in Pittsburgh Public Schools’ kindergarteners
Educators are realizing the value of play and of the simple messages of Mister Rogers.
‘Normal-C’ musical at Baldwin High School is geared towards kids with special needs
“Basically it’s about how teenage fears are all the same, no matter whether you have a disability or you don’t,”
Peer-to-peer mentoring empowers kids to help one another
“It’s probably not easy to open up to adult, but opening up to someone your age is relatable,”
Kidcast: Top 5 products to babyproof your home
Kim Finkbeiner has babyproofed hundreds of Pittsburgh homes over the past 20 years.
Sue Klebold, mom of a Columbine shooter, shares what she’s learned about the unimaginable
“I’ve tried to take whatever happened and make it my own life’s mission.”
Kristine Sorensen wins Emmy Award for Kidsburgh stories
We’re happy to congratulate Kristine for winning her first Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award for her lineup of Kidsburgh stories.
Worried about your teen vaping? Dr. G is here to help
“I would like to remind parents that privacy is a privilege, not a right.”
Pittsburgh schools hoping to reduce student stress and anxiety with lessons in mindfulness
“The counselors really make you feel homey and welcome when you’re having a bad day.”
Boys & Girls Club looking to double programs for teens
“There’s not enough diversity in technology. … This kind of program’s really going to encourage that.”
Let’s Go Fishing brings Pittsburgh urban communities together
“I thought you could only fish in the woods.”
Pittsburgh high school kids are helping researchers find a cure for cancer
“There’s a lot of messy, unglamorous details of being in the lab. You love it more for all the little tidbits.”
Pittsburgh girls with disabilities featured in Aerie’s national ad campaign
“I can say, just be who you are and let it show.”
Magee-Womens Hospital uses digital database for newborn footprints
With the digital footprint, parents can get creative and make gifts for family.
Message from Me: A new tech tool for Pre-K developed at the CMU Create Lab
It gives parents a window into our classroom.
School for the Deaf students learn to express themselves through dance
We wanted to focus not only on their ideas and their emotions but their sense of vibration and sound.
2 programs offer golf lessons and life lessons for Pittsburgh kids
Golf is the only sport that you don’t have a referee. You’re calling your own penalties on yourself.
11 ways kids can celebrate Earth Day season in Pittsburgh
One day is simply not enough to contain all the activities dedicated to Earth Day.
Social media, body image and how art therapy helps kids with eating disorders
A 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 […]