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Common Sense Media's guide to 23 comforting books for kids
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (160+ words) Common Sense Media's guide to 23 comforting books for kids'Kidsburgh Our friends at Common Sense Media have created a list of nearly two dozen books that can bring comfort when things feel a bit overwhelming. "The books on our list show…...
How can work-at-home moms feel more connected? This KDKA video has answers.
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (173+ words) How can work-at-home moms feel more connected? This KDKA video has answers.Kidsburgh How can work-at-home moms feel more connected? This KDKA video has answers. This week, writer Meg St-Esprit (who serves as Kidsburgh's events editor) stopped by KDKA-TV's "Talk…...
Where everyone is welcome to learn: 3 Moonshot projects connect underrepresented students with career learning
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (1598+ words) Students were busy concentrating during the Unified eSports Invitational at Fox Chapel School District last May, hoping to earn victories for their teams. Dr. Megan Collett was equally busy, ensuring that the multiple school districts that had gathered for this…...
Your Spring Break 2026 guide: Great ideas for keeping kids busy when school is out
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (442+ words) After a long and icy winter, spring break finally arrives for many school districts next week. No matter the weather on a given day, spring is finally here and summer isn't far behind. If you're staying in town, there are…...
Maker Monday: Kids can make these cool 'kindness rocks"
3+ week, 4+ day ago (382+ words) If you live in the Pittsburgh area, you've probably heard the phrase #bethekindkid. Back in 2016, two students approached their teacher Maureen Frew at Avonworth Primary Center with a question: Can we start an after-school "making" club? Maureen has kindly offered…...
Teen and tween parents: You'll want to hear this discussion about technology and youth dating
4+ week, 6+ hour ago (197+ words) Parents and other caregiver may be familiar with dating apps like Hinge or Bumble. But they may not realize that many teens are finding their first crushes on digital platforms like Snapchat, Discord or Xbox Chat. "They like to game…...
25 summer camps perfect for older kids and teens
4+ week, 2+ day ago (909+ words) 25 summer camps perfect for older kids and teens'Kidsburgh 25 summer camps perfect for older kids and teens Summer camp isn't just for little kids! Although many camps that you'll find in our big 2026 Summer Camp Guide welcome all ages, there are…...
Want your kid to enjoy the real world away from screens? Live theater can help, and here's why.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (764+ words) Applause swept through the small theatre as the opening-night performance came to an end. Standing center stage, the young cast members of "It's a Wonderful Life" bowed with glowing smiles " their families' cheers filling the space with excitement and pride....
25 summer camps that are perfect for creative kids in the Pittsburgh area
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (487+ words) Each summer in the Kidsburgh region, camps offer the chance for creative kids to explore fine arts, performing arts, maker arts and more. You can find these and dozens of other kinds of camp options in our Big Summer Camp…...
Maker Monday: Kids can make their own poetry card game
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (322+ words) Maker Monday: Kids can make their own poetry card game'kidsburgh.org Maker Monday: Kids can make their own poetry card game Hello Kidsburgh families! If you're seeking indoor activities to keep your kids warm and safe during this very cold…...