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These Pittsburgh kids bring fresh perspectives on solutions to violence
Many of the participants shared first-hand experiences of the loss of a loved one or the fear they carry with them.
Breast milk donors needed at Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank in Pittsburgh
The milk bank serves more than 30 neonatal intensive care units across four states.
Here’s how to be a coronavirus hero and help struggling families in Pittsburgh
Support organizations and efforts helping people affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Where to get help in Pittsburgh as we adjust to life with coronavirus
“It can be tempting to get glued to the news, but that may only increase anxiety.”
Yoga, babies and art? Kidcast checks out this cool class at Carnegie Museum
Engaging in the arts can lead to increased self-esteem, a decrease in stress and depression levels, and it improves your overall sense of well-being.
Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank is making donor milk more accessible to babies — and researchers
the milk bank’s staff and supporters advocated for legislation to regulate and license milk banks in Pennsylvania.
Kidcast checks out Jeremiah’s Place, Pittsburgh’s only crisis childcare center
Families can access 24-hour emergency childcare at no cost.
Children’s Hospital delivers a cure for boredom with new Dream Big Studio
Kids can feel isolated and lonely while hospitalized. Making art or music can give them a creative outlet.
New PA law requires kids to learn CPR before high school graduation
The American Heart Association hopes kids will go home and teach their parents and grandparents as well.
Kidcast: There’s help for moms who suffer from anxiety during and after pregnancy
There are common-sense strategies like taking time for yourself, taking care of yourself, getting people to support you so you can get a break.
What’s a midwife’s role? Kidcast explains the philosophy of care
One of the hallmarks of midwifery is shared decision making.
Worried about toxins in your kid’s school? The 1,000 Hours a Year initiative aims to remedy those issues
Mini-grants and technical expertise help schools address environmental toxins in Pittsburgh’s schools.
Moms find help for postpartum depression through NEST
“Early detection is often the key to success.”
Kidcast dispels myths surrounding pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting but complicated time when women are faced with many misconceptions.
Kidcast explores health risks in the ‘fourth trimester’ of motherhood
We want to emphasize the importance of a woman’s own health after pregnancy.
Children’s Hospital opens Pittsburgh’s first pediatric orthopaedic urgent care
“We believe it could be the first pediatric orthopaedic urgent care nationally.”
Here’s why a vision test is so important for your kids
Vision problems are the No. 1 one cause of disability in children.
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Parents, schools and social initiatives needed to prevent bullying
We’ve seen a lot of cases of bullying in the news in the last couple of weeks. Despite all of the anti-bullying lessons at schools, it’s not going away. In […]
Looking for a pediatrician? These Kidcast tips will help you with that vital decision
It’s important to do your homework to find out what resources a practice provides.