parenting and youth sports

How a bag of Skittles changed the way I parent my kids through youth sports

Parents: If your kids play youth sports, this essay is for you.

weeknight meals

Expert advice on the challenge of family meal planning — especially for busy weeknights

These strategies can make family meal planning easier.

#BeKind21

On the final days of #BeKind21, here’s how your kids can spread kindness throughout our region

Check out the final three #BeKind21 actions for kids and adults to do this week.

The final week of #bekind21 begins: Here’s how you can get involved

Two weeks in, #BeKind21 has local kids thinking about kindness. Hear what they say!

kids and phones

When should your child get their first phone?

Photo above by Tim Gouw used by permission via Unsplash.  When should your child get their first phone? That’s a loaded question that many parents will face during this school […]

#BeKind21

#BeKind21 continues: Hear what local kids are saying about kindness

The Pittsburgh region is now one week into the #BeKind21 campaign, and kids explain why that matters.

Daniel Tiger

New parenting resources coming from Fred Rogers Productions (plus, our ‘Daniel Tiger’ survey results!)

Fred Rogers Productions is offering helpful videos about parenting alongside episodes of “Daniel Tiger.”

#bekind21

#BeKind21 has begun! Here’s how you and your kids can get involved.

Now through Sept. 21, #BeKind21 will share daily ideas for cultivating kindness.

#bekind21

It’s kindness season, and you can be a part of #BeKind21. Here’s how.

#BeKind21 is about inspiring as many people as possible to be kind this September.

These two programs are helping pregnant women and new moms in Pittsburgh

Two local programs are tackling some of the toughest challenges women face during and right after pregnancy. Details here.

pittsburgh parks

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy releases their Summer Programming Guide

Looking for fun, free events at Pittsburgh parks? This new guide has all the info!

Maker Monday

Maker Monday, holiday edition: Let’s try making party hats!

Maker Monday is here to help you celebrate the Fourth of July!

Pittsburgh resources

Help with childcare, youth organizing opportunities and more Pittsburgh resources to make your summer great

Check out these Pittsburgh resources for families.

food insecurity in Pittsburgh

New funding to fight food insecurity in Pittsburgh helps more families access food banks

This new funding will help families struggling with food insecurity in Pittsburgh.

talking with kids about autism

A little kindness goes a long way: Teaching kids about autism and other disabilities

Christina Abernethy on the importance of teaching kids about autism and other disabilities, so they can treat others with respect.

Take a look at the Carnegie Library’s 12 Best Books for Babies

It’s here: the 2022 Best Books for Babies list from CLP.

LGBTQ resources

Local and national LGBTQIA+ resources for youth and parents 

In Pittsburgh and beyond, these resources are available to offer information and support.

Advice from experts on talking with kids about mass shootings

Talking with kids about shootings can be difficult. These ideas and resources can help.

Mothers and mental health

Mothers and mental health: “As a mom, I can sometimes feel like a shadow of myself”

We don’t hear enough about mothers and mental health. This essay offers

baby formula shortage

Updated information on navigating the baby formula shortage

For help with the baby formula shortage, see this advice from AHN.


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