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At YBMKQ’s after school program, students connect and a community hub is steadily growing
After school at YBMKQ, kids find a mix of fun, learning and mentorship. Details here.
PNC Grow Up Great turns 20 and plans even more for Pittsburgh’s kids
PNC Grow Up Great is all grown up, with even more planned for local families.
Gwen’s Girls is growing, with powerful new programs and a new home in the works
Gwen’s Girls offers programs that empower girls, help with schoolwork and life skills, and create a place where they can be themselves.
Get the scoop on summer camps in the Pittsburgh area in this KDKA video interview
Looking for a Pittsburgh-area summer camp? We’ve got you!
Why do tweens behave the way they do? Find answers in this KDKA video.
Tween behavior can be confusing, but biology has some explanations. Check out this Talk Pittsburgh conversation.
18 under 18: These young people are creating change in Western Pennsylvania
From battling bullying to saving lives, these local young people are doing amazing things.
UPMC data: When pregnant women get the flu vaccine, it helps protect their babies
The flu vaccine can help pregnant women and their babies. Check out the research from UPMC.
New state law helps Pittsburgh parents of newborns needing donor milk
Seeking donor milk in Pittsburgh for your baby? This new law can help.
Meet Pittsburgh-born child actor Kellan Tetlow, who is already making his mark on Hollywood
Kellan Tetlow is an elementary schooler — and a Hollywood actor.
KDKA video: Holiday advice on discovering and preserving family stories
Easy advice on discovering and preserving family stories during holiday gatherings.
Local teens are watching open-heart surgery, and some are discovering their future career
For 15 years, this unique program has allowed thousands of teens to watch open-heart surgery.
Variety the Children’s Charity is bringing a life-changing resource to local families
Lives are changing thanks to Variety the Children’s Charity.
These local school districts are using $10 million to offer mental health support
Additional mental health support is coming via the SEEKS SES program.
Fewer teens are vaping, say the FDA and CDC. But here’s what you need to know
Details on teen vaping, including info on what the newest e-cigarettes look like.
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.
KDKA: See what Kindness in Action looks like here in Pittsburgh
What is kindness? Kids at 12 local school districts are exploring what Kindness in Action looks like.
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 […]
Flourish Beaver County aims to raise $22 million to give scholarships to local students
Flourish Beaver County plans to begin offering scholarship funding in two year.
Kidsburgh on KDKA: The scoop on back-to-school
It’s back-to-school season in Pittsburgh and Kidsburgh has the resources you need to make it a great year.
Family Matters: Reclaiming your identity in parenthood
Getting lost in parenthood can be tough, “but the reality is that you can be found.”