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New exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center explores mental health, sparking good conversations
This new mental health exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center opens the door to important discussions.
From “squonking” and Jurassic Quest to a singalong at the Rangos, your weekend guide is loaded with family fun
10 weekend events for Pittsburgh-area families — Feb. 28, March 1-2.
5 expert tips on navigating holiday stress and sadness
Holiday stress and sadness can make this season feel less than jolly. This advice may help.
CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen’s advice to students for health and life
Healthy habits, building resilience and getting comfortable with discomfort: Great advice for teens and adults from the CDC’s Mandy Cohen.
How can you help your kids navigate the mental health crisis? This advice from the Surgeon General can help.
This valuable advice from Dr. Vivek Murthy can help adults and children.
As fall sports season begins, don’t miss this interview about healthy sports parenting
Kidsburgh’s podcast interview with Travis Snider will inspire parents and kids.
Your ultimate guide to a stress-free back-to-school transition
There are smart, fun ways to turn the back-to-school whirlwind into a smooth sail.
Help for dads: Your guide to support for fathers in the Pittsburgh area
Looking for support for fathers in Pittsburgh? We’ve got helpful info here.
New research from Pitt helps predict depression during pregnancy, bringing faster help
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a way to identify those who will likely develop postpartum depression.
50 years after opening, Pittsburgh’s Women’s Center & Shelter remains a powerful resource for anyone facing domestic abuse
Whether you are trying to figure out if your relationship is abusive, you are fleeing danger or anywhere in between, Molinaro says, “we are here to offer help and hope.”
Hey Mom: I see you there. And I know it isn’t always easy.
Raising young kids? This essay from the Thinking Branch’s Brea Schmidt may help you feel seen.
This free Pittsburgh-area postpartum support group is here for you — and has been for decades
Looking for postpartum support in Pittsburgh? Storkbites is here for you.
Mental health support for teens: What’s available and where to find it in the Pittsburgh area
Check out our guide to teen mental health support in the Pittsburgh area.
These local school districts are using $10 million to offer mental health support
Additional mental health support is coming via the SEEKS SES program.
Kids and comparison: We can’t shield them from it, but we can do THIS
Kids will always get compared to others. But parents can make sure they have plenty of room to develop exactly who they are.
What families need to know about ‘eggshell parenting’
Parenting isn’t easy, and ‘eggshell parenting’ happens. Learning self-regulation can help.
#bethekindkid Kindness in Action campaign begins this week
Your child may have a chance to #bethekindkid through this new kindness campaign.
Urgent care for mental health: UPMC Children’s opens behavioral health walk-in clinic for kids/teens
New resource for kids’ and teens’ mental health in our community. Details here.
Amber Edmunds is dedicated to uplifting Black mothers in Pittsburgh. This is her story.
This personal essay explores the experiences and resilience of Black mothers in Pittsburgh. Don’t miss it.
How is teen mental health being addressed in Pittsburgh? New NY Times report has eye-opening answers
Check out this close-up look at how caregivers support teen mental health in Pittsburgh.