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Lee Brigido carries his foster child in his arms as he walks down a trail next to Mary Carroll in Frick Park on Saturday, March 18, 2023. When there’s cause to advocate for his foster kid, “I put my fighting gloves on a lot faster,” Brigido said, laughing. (Photo by Amaya Lobato-Rivas/PublicSource)

GENDER & IDENTITY

‘I put my fighting gloves on a lot faster.’ How understanding foster parents may mean ‘life or death’ for trans kids.

by Meg St-Esprit April 21, 2023May 1, 2023

There are likely hundreds of trans kids in foster care in Allegheny County. Training helps, but there’s no substitute for life experience.

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Brandi’s antidote to teen gun violence | S4, Ep. 9

by Jourdan Hicks February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

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This preteen is proud of her police officer dad, and also has ideas for better policing | S4, Ep. 7

by Jourdan Hicks January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

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A high school senior’s perspective on how adults frame gender roles and talking with teens about sexual safety | S4, Ep. 3

by Jourdan Hicks November 9, 2022December 20, 2022

Michael Carroll illustration on a stylized background.

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Michael’s dilemma: When your work influences how your child sees the world | S3, Ep.11

by Jourdan Hicks April 20, 2022April 19, 2022

Mark Williams illustration on a stylized background.

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Mark’s ‘magical Mindful Toolbox’ for kids | S3, Ep.10

by Jourdan Hicks April 6, 2022April 4, 2022

Damian Addison illustration on a stylized background.

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Damian’s approach to ‘whole body’ training | S3, Ep. 8

by Jourdan Hicks March 9, 2022March 2, 2022

Priya Amin illustration on a stylized background

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Priya’s vision for child care | S3, Ep. 4

by Jourdan Hicks January 12, 2022January 10, 2022

Pittsburgh mother shares COVID anxieties amid colder weather and returning to the office.

by Jourdan Hicks October 20, 2021October 23, 2021

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Episode 13, Season 2: Stigma and support — A conversation with a Pittsburgh bereavement doula

by Jourdan Hicks July 28, 2021November 5, 2021