11 ways to keep Pittsburgh kids busy over winter break: camps, activities and more
Looking for Pittsburgh winter break camps and ideas for to keep kids busy? We’ve got you covered right here.
Why Taylor Swift’s movie means so much to Pittsburgh teens – and why you may want to catch it before it’s gone
Taylor Swift’s movie can be a bonding experience for tweens/teens and their parents. This teen reporter explains why.
Spreading cheer: 10 ways your family can volunteer and give back this holiday season
Volunteering in Pittsburgh as a family: A spirit of giving during a season when kids often focus on what they’re getting.
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.
KDKA video: Holiday advice on discovering and preserving family stories
Easy advice on discovering and preserving family stories during holiday gatherings.
Holiday shopping: 17 Pittsburgh-area thrift and vintage shops, plus money-saving tips
Your guide to Pittsburgh thrift stores and more money-saving ideas!
5 ways to use the holiday season to gather and share family stories
All photos by Ted Anthony. So many Pittsburghers have a deep connection to their family history. But given the fast pace of our lives these days, it’s easy for family […]
Preteen skincare, minus the TikTok hype: Real advice from local dermatologists
Got a kid entering the world of preteen skincare? We’ve got information.
School boards are incredibly powerful: Here’s what to know ahead of Election Day
School board elections matter in Pittsburgh and nationwide. Here are 6 things to know.
Advice from the founder of Peaceful Periods to help teen girls navigate their periods at school
You can help your teen girl feel comfortable about getting her period at school. Here’s how.
Advice from Dr. G on talking to kids about the war in Israel
It’s not easy talking to kids about war. Local expert Dr. G. offers guidance.
KDKA interview: Honest talk about the pressure parents feel to do it all
Parenting pressure is real. But there are ways to make things better. Check out this conversation.
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.
The Lullaby Project Pittsburgh is creating original music to help new parents cope with trauma
The Lullaby Project helps new parents create their own unique lullabies to help process their birth experience.
Local communities planned for a brighter future at the Parents as Allies Sustainability Workshop
At the Parents as Allies Sustainability Workshop, local parents and educators built sustainability plans based on learnings from the past two years.
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 […]
What families need to know about ‘eggshell parenting’
Parenting isn’t easy, and ‘eggshell parenting’ happens. Learning self-regulation can help.
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.
Encouraging your kids to write can help them — in more ways than one. Here’s how.
This local author and parent shares advice on encouraging kids to write and why it matters.
Where families can go now for kids’ baseline concussion testing in Pittsburgh
Baseline concussion testing Pittsburgh: We’ve got the info parents need.