The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh is an independent nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the health and well-being of infants and children in Pittsburgh. North Hills Monthly learned more about this longtime essential place and the important services they provide from Chief Executive Officer Stacy M. Schesler.

Learning to read can be a joy for many children, but it can also be a real challenge for others. Some children need extra support and teaching methods that might not be offered in mainstream schooling options — which makes support systems imperative for success.

Period Zero is an innovative nonprofit organization connecting students to much-needed career experience and local entrepreneurs. North Hills Monthly had an opportunity to learn more about the groundbreaking programs they offer from founder Audra Lewis Hoesch.

The value of creative expression for young people is sometimes overshadowed by the emphasis many schools place on sports or other extracurricular activities. But those involved in arts instruction for children will tell you that engagement in creative endeavors is beneficial in numerous ways.

While school lunches have improved due to federal nutrition standards, not all students buy lunch every day. For busy parents who want to provide quality lunches to their children, several nutritionists and dietitians weighed in.

Women in STEM fields historically have been underrepresented. While the percentages of women entering technology fields have improved over the years, women in STEM leadership positions are still lagging fairly far behind men.

Warmer weather and longer days mean more opportunities for children to spend time outdoors. And after this past long, cold winter, children — and their parents — are ready to enjoy those activities. Studies show that children spending time outdoors improves not only physical health but also assists with emotional health and cognitive skills.

Every parent knows the feeling. The birthday is six weeks out, the kids are already buzzing with expectations, and you find yourself staring at the same shortlist of venues — the pizza place with the arcade tokens, the inflatable warehouse that smells faintly of gym socks. It works. But somewhere between cutting the cake and watching the kids burn through tokens in 20 minutes, you start to wonder if there is something better out there.

Thousands of individuals volunteer in Pittsburgh each year. Volunteering strengthens communities by addressing the needs of both individuals and local nonprofit organizations. Volunteering helps develop interpersonal skills and self-esteem, as well as giving one a sense of purpose. Cami Teacoach wanted to share all the benefits of volunteering at the local level with children, and so she created VolunTOTS.

For parents of young children, the cost of a college education can seem like a distant and daunting concern. But financial advisors generally say the best time to start saving is right now, even if the amounts are small.

While many kids enjoy ‘traditional’ summer camps, filled with swimming, sports and playing outdoors, many others are drawn to summer arts camps to fulfill their creative spirits. Pittsburgh has no shortage of these types of programs for kids of all ages.

Of Pittsburgh’s 90 neighborhoods, none may have as many attractive offerings as Highland Park.

At the time, the siblings, then 16 and 13, were in foster care, and the news they received was that a couple wanted Emma and Jake to come live with them.

Zelienople is one of those treasured places where history truly meets the future.

Art in Motion began in 2016 as a way to bring international dance forms to students in Pittsburgh.

The key is to spark the fascination and willingness to learn.

As the summer months approach, Pittsburgh-area families are focused on finding engaging and enriching activities for their children.

Preschool represents a critical milestone in a child’s early development.

Hertz said that most parents who send their children to La Scuola D’Italia love the concept of their child learning another language.

Internships provide students with real-world exposure to their projected career paths.