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Want your kid to enjoy the real world away from screens? Live theater can help, and here’s why.
“Kids learn through play,” says one young performer. “It’s how they learn how to handle emotions.”
Traveling can open your child’s mind. Here’s why — and how to make it happen on any budget.
From exploring unfamiliar neighborhoods and weekend road trips to long-distance adventures, travel can open kids’ minds and inspire them.
Student Council teaches young people vital skills — and parents can help
Many grownups may not realize what a great opportunity student council could be for their child.
Want to feel uplifted? The latest episode of the Kidsburgh Podcast, featuring Josh & Gab, is for you.
The musical comedy duo “Josh & Gab” talk with us about the positive messages they share with local students and the paths they took to build their creative careers.
Local Youth Poet Laureates will be honored Jan. 19. Could this program be perfect for your teen?
Here is how families and teens can apply to the Youth Poet Laureate program, what it is, and what this year’s poets are working on.
Check out these SLB Radio events in January, and don’t miss Youth Media Center Registration Day
From Frosty Flash Fiction to Poetry Cafe and much more, 2026 is full of opportunities for middle-school and high-school students at SLB Radio.
Check out these opportunities for teens in 2026 at SLB Radio
Got teens? Share this info with them.
Community, joy and honest conversation: What did parents and students discover at this year’s Uncommon Conference?
The day held a powerful message: “Each of us needs all of us, if we want to become the best of us.”
4 great places to boost your family’s wellbeing with a winter hike in the Pittsburgh area
Hiking on trails — or even a walk around your neighborhood — has been scientifically proven to improve both physical and mental health. This guide will help your family get outside and start exploring.
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.