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A UPMC psychiatrist discusses the growing presence of AI chatbots in kids’ lives
An important part of growing up is learning to interact with real people with different needs and ideas than your own, rather than AI “companions.”
Landmark trial explores social media’s harmful impact on kids and teens
The first in a series of landmark trials began Feb. 9 seeking to hold tech giants responsible for harms to children.
SHIM’s new food lockers can help families facing food insecurity
SHIM is “trying to reach more people, especially working families who just don’t have that time in their day.”
This new bill gives PA high schools more opportunity to choose later start times
“This is not related to screen use or they’re lazy or a parenting problem. It is because their brains are biologically wired to fall asleep later.”
Indoor art installation TAPESCAPE is back at the Children’s Museum: Kids and grownups can slide, crawl and explore.
Kids and grownups can slide and explore 15 miles of packing tape at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s TAPESCAPE exhibit. Details here.
Learning happens everywhere: Check out local ‘literacy corners’ on KDKA-TV’s Talk Pittsburgh
Families are finding free books and valuable information about the power of talking, singing and reading with kids in places where they spend time. Details here.
Keeping kids safe: PA Unplugged visits Harrisburg to discuss the many benefits of phone-free schools
The Pennsylvania House and Senate are considering legislation to ban phones in schools all day — something that 20 other states have already done.
At New Castle Area, the whole community pitches in to help with food assistance
Packing bags of food has become a weekly tradition at New Castle Area and hundreds of students take home food for the weekends.
Which tech gadgets can actually help Pittsburgh-area families?
Hear about the latest family tech that can help with learning and make life easier.
State education committee hears testimony on the need for phone-free schools
A group of concerned parents from SWPA who are part of ‘PA Unplugged’ traveled to Harrisburg to discuss the proposed law.
PGH Zoo’s “Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza” is here and we’ve got details from a master carver
From intricate carvings to real, massive pumpkins that weigh more than 1,000 pounds, there’s lots to see at the Pittsburgh Zoo!
Local data shows support for the growing number of school districts that are going phone-free
Among 700 local people surveyed, 76% felt schools should ban cell phones in classrooms.
What parents need to know about the local rise in hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases
Don’t miss this advice from AHN on managing hand-foot-and-mouth disease.
Will phone rules at schools change this year?
“Studies have shown that there is an epidemic. There’s an addiction with cell phones.”
Pittsburgh Youth Leadership is combining cycling and mentorship, with powerful results
With every mile, local teens uncover new truths about what they’re capable of and their potential in their path in life.
How much tech is too much for kids? Check out this KDKA-TV video
Just avoiding technology with kids isn’t an option, which means parents have a lot of decisions to make. This advice can help.
Summer fun: These local girls were winners at the National Marbles Tournament
Allegheny County continues to dominate in the sport of marbles. Two local girls took the top two spots at the National Marble Tournament in Wildwood, New Jersey last week. Twelve-year-old […]
Variety gives 4,000th communication device to local child
Variety’s “My Voice” program helps children across Pennsylvania who are non-verbal or have challenges speaking.
How to help your kids navigate change: Watch this Talk Pittsburgh segment
From beginning kindergarten to entering middle school, our kids navigate many moments of change. Here’s how to help.
Catch the video: All about our summer fun guide
Kidsburgh’s director, Yu-Ling Cheng-Behr, paid a visit to KDKA-TV’s Pittsburgh Today Live to share details from our guide to all the summer events happening around Pittsburgh. If you haven’t seen […]