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PA Mother of the Year Heather Starr Fiedler offers great advice on raising kids
“We learn as we go and hope we’re doing a good job.”
PE teacher Craig Shapiro’s Project FUEL life lesson promotes simple acts of philanthropy
Never miss a moment to share words of encouragement and support.
This Project FUEL life lesson shows how playing second fiddle is important, too
You can accomplish a lot if you don’t feel the need to take credit for it.
Tim Smith’s Project FUEL life lesson grew from a conversation with Fred Rogers
Look for the “dusty angels.”
A father of 5 shares his Project FUEL life lesson on shaping an anti-racist perspective
Ignorance breeds ignorance. The enlightened breeds enlightenment.
This Project FUEL life lesson shows how playing second fiddle is important, too
You can accomplish a lot if you don’t feel the need to take credit for it.
Hands-on learning in Pittsburgh: Hammering a nail, threading a needle, learning a new skill
Is a new era of “home ec” and “shop on the horizon?
Homewood kids earn babysitting certification – and parental peace of mind – via virtual Red Cross course
Data shows that eight in 10 parents would pay more for children who are trained and certified to babysit.
Got a life lesson that changed you? Tell us what it is — and inspire others for Project FUEL
“When you learn, you become a star. But when you teach, you become a constellation.”
8 things to do with kids in Pittsburgh this week, from BioBlitz to a re-imagined Three Rivers Arts Festival
Take a river cruise, sip an ice ball or learn more about the creatures in your backyard.
Variety charity gives voice to Pittsburgh kids through specially programmed iPads
“It’s crazy to think that this little iPad, this communication device, can make such a big change.”
Kidcast: How to empower your kids to be their best
One of the biggest things parents can do is finding their children’s passions.
After-school JAM Club promotes entrepreneurship and giving back
There are now 20 JAM Clubs across Pennsylvania and four in other states.
These Black history movies tackle racism and launch insightful conversations
Films can help underline key messages like the importance of diversity and acceptance.
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.
Pittsburgh Readiness Institute will prep high school kids for future careers
The institute will focus on making kids future-ready for productive lives after high school.
JA BizTown teaches kids to conquer the business world
Kids get to practice the skills they’re learning in a simulated business world at JA BizTown.
17 places to play indoors in Pittsburgh, for days when you don’t want to be outside
When it’s too cold or too wet to spend time outside, these spots will keep kids active and engaged.
What makes kids successful? The Pittsburgh Study hopes to find out by following 25,000 kids over 20 years
The longitudinal study is a major undertaking that aims to identify opportunities and assets that lead to positive change for youth.
School 2 Career opens the door to bright futures for its ‘CEO’ teens
“We just don’t give up — we can’t. We might be that only voice pushing.”