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Dragon’s Den builds kids’ confidence and focus through rope course in former church
The rope course can be navigated in different ways, depending on the level of challenge that the kids choose.
Celebrate Black Girls Equity Month with Gwen’s Girls and the #seethebestinme campaign
“We believe in Black girls’ strength, resiliency and leadership skills when nurtured.”
Dr. G: How to support your kid’s mental health during back-to-school transition
Kids need to be with other kids, not just for fun, but for biological and developmental reasons.
This webinar series offers tips on how to manage back-to-school
Learn from the country’s leading experts in education and childhood development.
6 ways to support kids’ mental health right now
As the pandemic pushes kids’ lives even more online, their mental health depends on parental support — and a lot less anti-tech talk.
From toddlers to teens: How to help your kids get a good night’s sleep
“Sleep is like a bank account — you only have so much to withdraw.”
What you should know about cyberbullying: It’s on the rise amid the pandemic.
Kids are almost always one step ahead of their parents in terms of technology.
Connecting Champions matches kids with cancer to mentors in their dream jobs
The organization asks young cancer patients: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Puppy Zoom training classes can help dog owners stuck in the house
Brownie is Hannah Murphy’s new best friend. “I love, I literally love him,” she said of her new puppy. “He is just like the nicest guy ever. Yea, I sleep with him […]
Pittsburgh kids fight the stigma of mental health with a powerful peer-to-peer program
Through the Stand Together Against the Stigma program, students and teachers are seeing the culture of their schools change,
Just breathe! Kids ease their anxiety as families practice mindfulness
From kindergarten kids to professional athletes, mindfulness has never been more mainstream. With good reason.
How a kid-friendly, playful home can teach your kids a thing or two
Many parents face challenges bigger than having a “playful” home. Yet, a lot can be done even in small spaces.
Look to Fred Rogers for help on talking to kids about death, addiction, cancer — and even a pandemic
How to talk to your kids about big issues? “Everything Fred did was built on the idea that we can make what is mentionable, manageable.”
‘You are special and you are loved’: A letter to kids from Saleem Ghubril of Pittsburgh Promise
“If we as a community have failed some of you, we have failed. I hold to the view that all kids are our kids.”
Personal essay: Fox Chapel senior Will Generett on racism and being Black
“We don’t teach white kids to talk about race at an early age. They have no clue how to approach it.
This Pittsburgh-created app acts as your medical memory after a doctor’s visit
The app provides peace of mind to be able to go back and check what was said.
Sponsored Content Parenting through a pandemic? This free webinar series will help.
Learn how you can get into a healthy headspace and keep your family safe, cared for and happy.
Summer plans falling apart? Dr. G says it’s time to get creative
“Ask your kids to become your program directors.”
Here’s the secret to happy, successful kids. Pittsburgh experts weigh in.
The ability to manage emotions is the building block for all other aspects of life and it’s a learned skill.
Anchorpoint fundraiser featured Pittsburgh personalities to help families meet pandemic counseling costs. It was a big success.
“Oftentimes cost is a major barrier to mental health services.”