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Your high schooler can become an Emergency Medical Tech — and get reimbursed for much of their tuition
Becoming EMT-certified shows leadership and care for your community — and can lead to a solid career. We’ve got details on a grant program that’s perfect for teens.
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.
Kidsburgh Neighborhood Guide: Explore Shadyside
Located in the heart of Pittsburgh, Shadyside is a great place for families to spend a day. Here’s our guide to this walkable neighborhood!
Got kids who want to express themselves? SLB Radio’s free fall programming is underway
Students can explore writing, podcasting, video production, music, zine-making and more at SLB Radio.
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.
Families can look to the stars (and have down-to-earth fun) at the Allegheny Observatory
At Allegheny Observatory, families can spy Jupiter and Saturn through the Fitz-Clark Refractor, check out Haunted Space Mansion and more!
Calling all teens and tweens: Don’t miss these 3 youth voice opportunities from SLB Radio, GASP and City of Asylum
Got tweens and teens in your family who are aspiring journalists, poets, podcasters or other kinds of media-makers? We’ve got details on three great opportunities for youth in the Pittsburgh […]
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.
Delight in the sights and sounds of ‘Momentum’ at the PGH Botanic Garden, now through December
‘Momentum’ is an incredible representation of the Garden’s mission to celebrate the beauty of nature through art and interaction.
This video has the details: Check out Kidsburgh’s growing roster of neighborhood guides
These guides give busy families a chance to discover all the cool communities that make up the Pittsburgh region.
Kidsburgh Neighborhood Guide: Explore Ambridge
From a historic treasure to live music, excellent pizza and eye-popping ice cream, you’ll have plenty of fun exploring Ambridge.
Pittsburgh families can help save our oceans. Local students have advice on how.
Ocean pollution can seem like a bigger problem than anything one person can tackle, but we can each make a difference.
Teach kids this financial literacy advice and they’ll be ready for a bright future
Many high school students will spend the summer months working. Summer jobs offer us experience and a paycheck, and they also offer young people a chance to begin building a […]
Got a story suggestion? Kidsburgh is listening!
You can email us or attend our pitch meeting on April 25. Details here!
Why your kids will love CLP’s STACKS, and so will you
Carnegie Library’s STACKS online service can connect your whole family with free local music.
Kidsburgh Podcast nominated for a Best of the ‘Burgh award (and you can vote!)
The Kidsburgh Podcast is in the running for a Best of the ‘Burgh award! Here’s how to vote.
Kidsburgh Neighborhood Guide: Exploring Crafton
Check out the first in Kidsburgh’s series of Neighborhood Guides!
From ‘Streaming Justice’ to daily conversations, these ideas can help your child build empathy and social awareness
Advice from a local teen journalist on sparking inspiring conversations with kids.
Students can get paid to learn new media skills: Apply here to be an RLD Youth Ambassador
Does your teen want to get paid to learn new media skills?
Internships can point teens toward great careers. Details here on all the benefits for your child.
This first-person essay from a student intern offers insight for teens and parents.