Kidsburgh Pittsburgh

From the top events each month for kids to the latest news in healthy living, the Kidsburgh section of NEXTpittsburgh keeps parents up to date with what they need to know and where to go in Pittsburgh. Check out the trove of stories in our archives right here and on the Kidsburgh.org website.

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is offering new drug for postpartum depression

“Postpartum depression is a serious and sometimes difficult-to-treat disorder," says says Dr. James Schuster. “UPMC Health Plan recognizes that this medication is an important new treatment option for our members.”

15 Oct 2020

‘Electrifying.’ Remake Learning Days Across America issues report on big-picture learning innovation

“There may not be another moment in our lifetimes when educators are thinking as boldly about what education and learning might be than right now."

14 Oct 2020

At a moment of great innovation, how can we scale progress for all learners?

Grassroots innovation plus pandemic-fueled change could equal true transformation in learning.

07 Oct 2020

17 ways for kids to celebrate Halloween in Pittsburgh

October is packed with spooky, funny and creative ways to celebrate the season of witches, ghosts and things that go bump in the night.

06 Oct 2020

Why you should talk to your kids about this election. A Common Sense Media guide

Training your kids to understand the news, view information critically, and become media-savvy can help your whole family survive this fraught political era.

01 Oct 2020

October 5 is World Teachers’ Day — and you’re invited to the party

"If we're going to realize that vision of a more equitable tomorrow, we're going to do that by having all players at the table."

30 Sep 2020

10 kid-friendly Pittsburgh events you won’t want to miss in October

Nothing says October like campfires, pumpkin picking and trick-or-treat silliness.

24 Sep 2020

Ray Nell Jones delivers essentials to moms in need, lands on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’

"I’ve sat in that seat and I know what it felt like. So every time I saw a mom silently struggling that’s how I reached out."

21 Sep 2020

Robots are awesome. But the future of ed tech is all about people.

"We now have the chance to jump years and years ahead -- to knock out all the clutter and really focus on what we can change."

17 Sep 2020

How schools can emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever

Could the world’s communities build something even better than before by expanding on trends like the sudden increase in communication between families and schools?

15 Sep 2020