Tips for getting kids on a back to school sleep schedule
Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz, is back for Back To School Week. She's got some important tips for helping everyone in the household get back on a healthy sleep schedule.
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Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz, is back for Back To School Week. She's got some important tips for helping everyone in the household get back on a healthy sleep schedule.
Gender-neutral baby names like Dylan, Avery and Logan are on the rise, according to data from baby name website names.org.
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are learning more about the Pittsburgh Congenital Heart Walk and how it benefits The Children's Heart Foundation from the families who participate.
Former Ohio Treasurer and three-time U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel has been threatened with jail time for violating the terms of his divorce agreement.
West Virginia has become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present.
Amanda Goodhart says her 6-year old son Logan caught COVID multiple times. But even months later, his symptoms didn't get better.
The religious exemption is included in a bill that would let private schools decide whether to implement vaccine mandates.
An animated fetus that develops over the course of a three-minute video has become a new front in state-level abortion politics.
West Virginia lawmakers are pushing to make the state the 12th in the nation to ban smoking in cars with children.
Licensed psychologist Dr. Katie Stewart is helping parents navigate interactions with deeply feeling children, who experience emotions more intensely than others. Host Heather Abraham sits down with her to get her tips.
PTL's Celina Pompeani-Mathison visits the Heinz History Center where CEO Andy Masich is talking more about the NFL Play 60 Training Camp for kids!
A terrifying incident on board an Alaska Airlines flight has the NTSB urging parents to stop flying with children in their lap.
A trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies has sued Ohio over a pending law that requires children to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
Patty Maxwell, the founder of Engage Kidz LLC, joined us to give families tips on how to handle the holiday season.
U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning about using probiotic products for preterm infants due to potentially fatal health risks.
Researchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
PTL's Boaz Frankel heads to the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh to check out the new exhibit, Wobbleland, and what it's all about!
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr is back with some great information for families on getting ready for the hustle and bustle of back to school time.
The researchers found what they called significant associations between gas industry activity and two ailments.
In this Eye On Health, hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are talking with psychiatrist Dr. Gary Swanson, of Allegheny Health Network, about the anxieties and pressures children and teens face at back to school time.
Since 2013, The Pittsburgh Foundation has been raising money to support organizations that provide basic supplies and resources for communities in need. Their call to action is called One Day, and it happens Aug. 1, but where exactly does the money go? PTL's Mikey Hood visits Pittsburgh Scholar House to find out how they help kids.
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield welcome Aimee Kolick and Nina Wiebalk, of Family Resources, to the studio with Mac and Cheese. These service dogs-in-training will help children going through hard times.
Host Heather Abraham welcomes Executive Director Tammy Aupperle to the studio to talk about Jeremiah's Place. It is Pittsburgh's only crisis nursery for families in crisis or emergencies.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
The goal of the new interchange is to eliminate left turns and reduce crashes and injuries.
An additional 1.25" of rain on Sunday has Pittsburgh on pace for a record-setting month.
Bethel Park police are asking for the public's help to find those responsible for throwing kittens from a moving car.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
The goal of the new interchange is to eliminate left turns and reduce crashes and injuries.
An additional 1.25" of rain on Sunday has Pittsburgh on pace for a record-setting month.
Bethel Park police are asking for the public's help to find those responsible for throwing kittens from a moving car.
KDKA-TV Back-to-school 2026
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Tech Expert & Entrepreneur Cami Nwokedi showed Heather & David a "smart notebook" that's designed to do less so your kids can learn more.
Fitness & Nutrition Expert Lisa Stugart showed Heather & David how to make a Snack Station for all the hungry kids out there who will soon be heading back to school.
Daisy Jade takes a trip to the Pitt Shop to see how the University of Pittsburgh is upping its game when it comes to Back to School swag.
Heather & David got to hold some iconic Pirates history, like an original signed Roberto Clemente and Dave Parker bat. They had to put on their white gloves for this one!
Robby Incmikoski, who's probably been seen a few times on KDKA Sports, did his first-ever PTL live shot at the Washington County Agricultural Fair. He got to see why this fair is the oldest-running agricultural fair in Western PA. He went for the rides, but stayed for the food.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke each had two RBIs to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Boston Red Sox 8-3 after a 2 1/2-hour rain delay.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Sonny Gray worked seven innings for his career-best 15th win of the season, Wilyer Abreu hit a home run, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Saturday night.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
KDKA's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Watch as Will Graves, Ray Fittipaldo, and Mike DeCourcy join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
Robbi Incmikoski and Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
As PennDOT continues its major projects on the Parkway East and the Wexford interchange of I-79, another is kicking into high gear.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
