January 14, 2025

S2 Ep2: Pittsburgh Glass Center, Rob Wilson on saving young for retirement, and teens share their own saving practices

This week on the Kidsburgh podcast, hosts Melissa Rayworth, Kristine Sorensen and Yu-Ling Cheng learn all about helping kids (and their grownups) learn all about saving and investing for a bright financial future. Also, discover the remarkable Pittsburgh Glass Center and hear real talk from local teens about saving for the future.

January 7, 2025

S2 Ep1: Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Marlene Boas on goal setting for families, and teens share their goals

Join hosts Yu-Ling Cheng, Melissa Rayworth, and Kristine Sorensen as they get powerful advice from life coach Marlene Boas on helping kids (and grownups) tackle their goals for the new year. Also, discover inspiring youth programs at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, and hear from Pittsburgh-area teens about their personal goals for 2025.

November 12, 2024

S1 Ep12: VolunTOTs, Educator Maureen Frew on working to promote kindness in schools, and teens share what they are grateful for

Join hosts Yu-Ling Cheng, Melissa Rayworth, and Kristine Sorensen to learn about VolunTOTs and their work coordinating family-friendly volunteering activities, and hear stories from educator, Maureen Frew, on promoting kindness and creativity in schools. Also, teens from around Pittsburgh share what they are grateful for.

November 5, 2024

S1 Ep11: Beechwood Farms, Ray Abel on running a software business, and teens describe what would make life easier

Join hosts Yu-Ling Cheng, Melissa Rayworth, and Kristine Sorensen for an exploration of Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve and a conversation with Ray Abel on the development of software tools helping those with disabilities. Also, teens from around Pittsburgh describe what would make life easier for them.

October 29, 2024

S1 Ep10: The Seesaw Center, Ryan Rydzewski on the importance of inspiring wonder, and teens on how adults can help them prepare for school

Join hosts Yu-Ling Cheng, Melissa Rayworth, and Kristine Sorensen for an exploration of The Seesaw Center and a conversation with Ryan Rydzewski, co-author of “When You Wonder, You’re Learning” about learning science and the role of wonder in everyday learning. Also, teens from around Pittsburgh give advice to parents and caregivers on helping them prepare for school.