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June 29, 2020

Coffee with the Community featuring Cara Ciminillo

Are you interested in learning more about Trying Together’s mission and work? Join The Salon on Thursday, July 2 for their event “Coffee Conversation with Cara Ciminillo of Trying Together” to hear from Trying Together Executive Director Cara Ciminillo!

About Coffee with the Community

Coffee with the Community is The Salon‘s way to engage with leading community organizations, gain insight into their causes and the populations they are serving, and find ways to provide support to their efforts. For those attending the conversation, event hosts ask that you consider making a donation to the featured organization if you are able. To learn more, visit their website.

Registration

To register and learn more, visit the event webpage.

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June 17, 2020

Parenting in Support of Black Lives | Webinar

Are you interested in hearing practical, how-to advice for talking about race and inspiring kids to fight for racial equity? Join Common Sense and the Inforum of the Commonwealth Club on June 18 for their webinar, “Parenting in Support of Black Lives: How to Build a Just Future for Kids (and How Media Can Help).”

About

Through 400 years of systemic oppression and racism, our nation has failed to protect and value Black children and families. How do we support a future where all children are valued? And when we’re parenting amid crisis and trauma, how can we find support for ourselves and our kids? This conversation will center on these important questions and provide practical, how-to advice for talking about race and inspiring kids to fight for racial equity.

The event will feature Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, leading scholar on race in America, in conversation with child psychologist Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, moderated by Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times bestselling author and activist.

Registration

To register and learn more, visit Common Sense Media’s website.

This event will be recorded and will be available on the Conversations with Common Sense YouTube page.

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October 16, 2019

Buzzword Talk & Play Series #6

Join Buzzword Pittsburgh on Wednesdays from November 6 to December 11 for Talk & Play Series 6! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills.  A light dinner will be provided.

Program Schedule

The schedule of events is as follows:

More Information

For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org.

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August 15, 2019

Author Discussion: Michele Borba’s “Unselfie”

On November 11, the South Hills area will be hosting author Michele Borba to speak on her new book, “Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World.”

About

Through a partnership between Saint Paul’s Episcopal Nursery School and Episcopal Church and the Community Foundation of Upper Saint Clair (USC), with additional support from the USC School District and the USC Wellness and Youth Steering Committees, the South Hills area will be hosting renowned author and speaker, Dr. Michele Borba, on Monday, November 11.

In her most recent book, “Unselfie,” Dr. Borba explains what parents and educators need to do to combat the “growing empathy crisis among children today.” The book includes a nine-step empathy-building program, providing tips to help caregivers guide their children from birth through college and beyond.

This event is free and open to the public.

Learn More

For more information, contact Eileen Sharbaugh at 412.531.2644 or esharbaugh@stpaulspgh.org.

To learn more about empathy and the author, watch this video or Michele Borba’s Ted Talk.

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July 16, 2019

Parent-Child Interaction

Are you looking to engage in an educational experience with your young child? Join other caregivers and their young children for creative STEM-based activities. Together, parent and child will interact with each other and socialize with other families to grow, learn, and play!

Learn More

To learn more, contact Neil Walker at 412.728.2892 or neil@tryingtogether.org.

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July 2, 2019

Buzzword: Talk & Play Series 4

Join Buzzword Pittsburgh every Wednesday from July 10 to August 7 for Talk & Play Series 4! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills.  A light dinner will be provided.

Program Schedule

The schedule of events is as follows:

    • Wednesday, July 10 • Word of the Day: SECRET

      with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Festival Opera

    • Wednesday, July 17 • Word of the Day: INFESTED

      with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

    • Wednesday, July 24 • Word of the Day: PROTECT

      with Carnegie Science Center and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

    • Wednesday, July 31 • Word of the Day: ERUPT

      with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

    • Wednesday, August 7 • Word of the Day: SOAR

      with Carnegie Science Center and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

More Information

For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org.

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June 3, 2019

Buzzword Pittsburgh: Talk & Play in Hazelwood

Join Buzzword Pittsburgh on Wednesday, June 19 for Talk & Play in Hazelwood! This event is free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills.  Dinner will be provided.

More Information

For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org.

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May 23, 2019

Buzzword: Talk & Play Series 3

Join Buzzword every Wednesday from May 15 to June 12 for Talk & Play Series 3! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills.  A light dinner will be provided.

Program Schedule

The schedule of events is as follows:

    • Wednesday, May 15 • Word of the Day: DECOMPOSE
      with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Carnegie Science Center
    • Wednesday, May 22 • Word of the Day: TOPSOIL
      with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
    • Wednesday, May 29 • Word of the Day: COLONY
      with Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
    • Wednesday, June 5 • Word of the Day: LAVA
      with Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory and Pittsburgh Festival Opera
    • Wednesday, June 12 • Word of the Day: FOSSIL
      with Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

More Information

For more information, contact Jan Jones at jan@tryingtogether.org.