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Keys to concentration: Why meeting basic needs means everything for kids in school
In addition to healthy food, kids need to feel safe, accepted for who they are and represented in their school communities.
The Children’s Home Pediatric Specialty Hospital wins national award for its Ready. Set. Home! initiative
Families will learn troubleshooting techniques that may reduce emergency visits to the hospital.
As more parents are vaccinated, what activities are safe for kids?
Many parents are vaccinated, but their kids are not, and this is leading to lots of questions about what’s safe. KDKA’s Kristine Sorensen talked with Dr. John Williams, head of […]
Dr. G: 6 questions to ask about summer camp safety
Many kids are head over heels for summer camp and our camps are bending over backward to make it safe for kids this summer.
Sponsored Content Kids diagnosed with autism find an array of support and services at The Children’s Institute
“We want parents to know that The Children’s Institute is here to help.”
‘Audacious’ Pittsburgh Study works to ensure all children thrive
Hope is among the myriad questions the Pittsburgh Study asks.
The 50-year legend behind Pittsburgh’s own Mr. Yuk
Fifty years ago, a local doctor created the Poison Control Center and the Mr. Yuk symbol. When Dr. Richard Moriarty was a resident at UPMC Children’s Hospital, he realized the […]
Mt. Lebanon students assemble personal care kits for local families in need
Global Links’ goal is to collect 21,000 kits by the end of 2021.
Exhausted parents learn how to get babies to sleep through the night thanks to this virtual class
There’s a small window of opportunity to teach little ones from 6 months to 2-and-a-half years how to be their own Sandman.
23 ways to make the most of outdoor winter fun in Pittsburgh
It’s the perfect time of year to challenge kids to try a new skill or explore undiscovered parks.
Dr. G on what to do when your kids are sick during the pandemic
“Right now, a sick day for one person in your home is a sick day for everyone in your home.”
How to protect your kids’ eyes during remote learning
“When they stop doing close work, the eye can still be turned in and then they see double or seem a bit dazed.“
Missed the first ‘So Now What?’ webinar? Catch it here with insight from Dr. Megan Freeman.
Dr. Freeman shares reliable, evidence-based information about COVID-19 to help parents navigate back-to-school.
This webinar series offers tips on how to manage back-to-school
Learn from the country’s leading experts in education and childhood development.
9 things to do in with kids this week in Pittsburgh, from Meowfest to an elephant birthday party
Having a great week with kids all comes down to attitude – and having a list of fun activities doesn’t hurt either.
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.”
Getting kids tested for coronavirus is not that easy or that simple
Many people want to get their kids tested for coronavirus, whether it’s because they want to visit with grandparents, or they traveled out of state and the kids need negative […]
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?”
Early childhood therapy continues, despite the pandemic, via telehealth sessions
Referrals for therapy are down 60 percent during the pandemic but telehealth sessions can provide the therapy your child needs.
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.