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Kidcast: Pittsburgh’s evolving libraries are finding new ways to serve families
Parents benefit as much as kids with free, entertaining programming.
Cam Howard meets Cam Heyward: Boy with rare disorder meets his fave Steeler
“I’m 13 now, and my body is like 70 years old.”
Kidcast: Trying Together works to improve the lives of kids and their caregivers
We have a lot of resources to help guide parenting and decision-making.
Pittsburgh teen rodeo champ heading to world finals in Vegas
“You just you move your hands or you move your legs, and he knows exactly what you want.”
Kidcast: Trying Together shares ways to encourage creative play
Open-ended materials mean the toys have limitless possibilities for play.
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 […]
Kidcast: Learn how to #bethekindkid with these three steps
Kids can learn empathy by listening to a story or reading a book and learning to verbalize how the character is feeling.
Pilot program hopes to reduce racial achievement gap in Pittsburgh Public Schools’ kindergarteners
Educators are realizing the value of play and of the simple messages of Mister Rogers.
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.
Bullying at school requires discussion at home. Kidcast shows how to start the conversation.
Try to get the whole story and make sure you have an understanding of the incident. Ask questions, then listen.
‘Normal-C’ musical at Baldwin High School is geared towards kids with special needs
“Basically it’s about how teenage fears are all the same, no matter whether you have a disability or you don’t,”
Kidcast focuses on Halloween trick-or-treat safety
On Halloween night, the chance of a kid being hit by a vehicle doubles.
Peer-to-peer mentoring empowers kids to help one another
“It’s probably not easy to open up to adult, but opening up to someone your age is relatable,”
Skip the frustration and follow these Kidcast tips on proper car seat installation
You have to find the car seat that fits the child — and fits your car, too.
Do your kids worry about school safety drills? This Kidcast helps start the conversation.
We have to give our kids the opportunity to process their feelings and questions with their most trusted adult, their parent.
Kidcast: Top 5 products to babyproof your home
Kim Finkbeiner has babyproofed hundreds of Pittsburgh homes over the past 20 years.
Sue Klebold, mom of a Columbine shooter, shares what she’s learned about the unimaginable
“I’ve tried to take whatever happened and make it my own life’s mission.”
Kristine Sorensen wins Emmy Award for Kidsburgh stories
We’re happy to congratulate Kristine for winning her first Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award for her lineup of Kidsburgh stories.
Do parents hate homework as much as kids? Yes, but these Kidcast tips will help.
Some parents would consider homework the bane of their existence.
Worried about your teen vaping? Dr. G is here to help
“I would like to remind parents that privacy is a privilege, not a right.”