Parenting Resources
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.
Holiday shopping: 17 Pittsburgh-area thrift and vintage shops, plus money-saving tips
Save money and find great holiday treasures at these Pittsburgh-area thrift and resale stores.
5 strategies to help little kids manage big feelings at the holidays, from Fred Rogers Productions
These useful strategies can help kids (and grown-ups!) manage their emotions during the holiday season.
Hitting the road? 8 podcasts the whole family can listen to while traveling
Looking for ways to help younger family members through lengthy road trips? Try listening to these podcasts.
12 family-friendly ways to volunteer and give back around Pittsburgh this holiday season
Whether you’re looking for a one-hour feel-good project or a bigger way to give back, these local organizations are ready for you.
Working moms: PA Women Work shares 5 helpful ways to navigate the holiday season
The end of the year can be especially stressful for working moms. PA Women Work has helpful advice.
Help kids embrace the spirit of caring: Check out ‘Many Ways to Show You Care’ from Fred Rogers Productions
‘Many Ways to Show You Care’ content is an approachable way for kids to see there are many ways to be a caring member of their family.
Teens can make a difference — and gain valuable experience — by helping local nonprofits
In a world where kids often feel overwhelmed by the scale of global challenges, volunteering can help them make a difference while gaining experience and skills.
Parenting is tough in the digital age. ReThink Citizens’ virtual workshop can help.
Along with exploring the digital challenges young people face, caregivers will also learn practical strategies.
Glade Run Adventures offers families healing through horses and horticulture
Learn how equine-assisted and horticulture therapy at Glade Run is changing kids’ lives.
How do local mental health experts know how to best help kids? They rely on evidence-based practices.
“We all know that youth are facing complex challenges,” says Platz. “The good news is we don’t have to guess about what works.”
Why kids feeling safe matters more than being ‘caught up’
The message from science and local practice is steady: When children feel safe, at home, in school and in their communities, they not only catch up — they learn and thrive.
You can help your teens navigate high school with this insight from their local peers
If you’re wondering what might help students with the challenges of a new school year, these teens have ideas.
6 easy ways to get kids excited about reading this year
Pittsburgh author Ally Russell has easy-to-follow advice that can help every kid love reading.
This school year, we can help all Pittsburgh-region kids get to school and avoid chronic absence
Chronically absent kids are 7 times more likely to drop out. But absenteeism is a problem we can solve.
Parents, this local educator wants to reframe the soundtrack you’re hearing this school year
Parenting doesn’t come with a pause button. But it can come with a better playlist.
The Midwife Center’s new support groups offer parents a meaningful community connection
“At The Midwife Center, we understand that parenting is a community obligation and commitment.”
So your teen likes metal music? This writer doesn’t want you to worry.
Teens hear a lot of positive messages in the metal songs they love. What may seem chaotic and loud on the outside often holds a deeper meaning on the inside.
Could the WPA Bleeding Disorders Foundation help your family?
The WPA Bleeding Disorders Foundation helps families in our region with infusions and more.
WQED offers a range of helpful back-to-school resources
From easy recipes and morning routines to books about childhood friendship, these resources from WQED are worth exploring.