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Journalist Meg St-Esprit has recommendations for tech toys and other gadgets that will benefit the whole family.
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Journalist Meg St-Esprit has recommendations for tech toys and other gadgets that will benefit the whole family.
The back-to-school honeymoon is over, and for a lot of families, that means the behaviors are starting to show. Here are tips for how to cope.
In our latest Parent Panel, we're chatting with Brea Schmidt, of The Thinking Branch, and Latoya Wilson, of Motherhood Redefined, about parenting teenagers and different parenting styles among friends.
We're chatting with journalist Meg St-Esprit about her latest article in Care.com. She's exploring what to do when children become too attached to their nanny or babysitter.
Our Parent Panel is back to tackle that dreaded back to school transition. It's the end of summer and getting kids back into a routine can be tough, but we're in it together.
Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz joined us, as she shared tips to get you started on how to navigate your child's first steps into daycare.
Our parenting expert, Patty Maxwell, stopped by to talk more about sibling rivalries and what you can do to tame them.
It's Spring Cleaning Week, and in this conversation, we focused on kids and how we can teach them to declutter, thanks to Engage Kidz' Patty Maxwell.
Childcare comes at a cost, but we want the perfect person to be there when we can't be. Journalist Meg St.-Esprit was with us today to talk about what we can do to make sure we find the right nanny for the job.
Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do, but every day isn't easy, especially when your children act out. Patty Maxwell was here to give a little hope to the parents out there.
With the spirit of the holiday season comes the stress and pressure for parents. Author Gregg Behr joins the Parent Panel to talk about parent guilt and the holidays.
Teaching kids that the holidays are not all about receiving gifts can be a real challenge for parents. Patty Maxwell was here to chat about the value of helping others in need.
Patty Maxwell, with Engage Kidz, joined us to help us navigate some of those tricky conversations with our kids.
A preschool in Texas is under fire after parents say their children were given patches called "sleepy stickers" to help the kids rest for naptime. Parenting expert Patty Maxwell weighs in.
Headed on a roadtrip with the family this holiday season? These podcast recommendations from Kidsburgh will help keep the family entertained and engaged.
Our parenting expert, Patty Maxwell, weighed in on a recent article addressing the decline of children getting outside and exploring the neighborhood with their friends.
We were joined by Emily Neff who talked with us about childcare costs and how the increase in the state budget could impact prices.
Kristen Walker stuck around to answer some of our questions regarding how birth order can affect us.
Meg St-Esprit joined us for an extended edition of Family Matters to discuss tips from a financial expert on teaching your kids the value of the dollar.
We've got money on our minds, and so do our kids. We spoke with Meg St-Esprit about why teaching them about the value of the dollar is harder than it sounds.
Patty Maxwell, from Engage Kidz, shared a survival guide for parents with persistent kids.
Muffy Mendoza and Gregg Behr answered some of your parenting questions on the show today!
Muffy Mendoza and Gregg Behr joined us for another segment of Family Matters. We talked about how to handle tough conversations with your kids.
If you passed on your love of pickles to your kids, Picklesburgh is the perfect place for the whole family. Katie was at the Li'l Gherkins activity area where there is never a dill moment.
Kidsburgh is offering a guide on how to create that summer bucket list. Executive editor Melissa Rayworth joined us to share some tips.
A western Pennsylvania surgeon is facing charges after investigators said he illegally prescribed and picked up oxycodone for patients to give to his "paramour."
Two men were killed in a shooting in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood on Thursday, authorities said.
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to cut nearly 10 percent of its employees in the near future, according to a memo obtained by KDKA.
Thousands of letters are going out to Allegheny County residents to let them know their medical debts have been paid.
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a person of interest in the deadly shooting at Brown University.
A western Pennsylvania surgeon is facing charges after investigators said he illegally prescribed and picked up oxycodone for patients to give to his "paramour."
Two men were killed in a shooting in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood on Thursday, authorities said.
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to cut nearly 10 percent of its employees in the near future, according to a memo obtained by KDKA.
Thousands of letters are going out to Allegheny County residents to let them know their medical debts have been paid.
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a person of interest in the deadly shooting at Brown University.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
In dealing with its first big test of the season, Pittsburgh is getting failing grades.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
State officials engaged in unusual mid-decade redistricting are pushing a new definition of what it means to have "fair maps" for Congress.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
The new Horizon Market in New Kensington opened its doors at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Dollar General will pay Pennsylvania more than $1 million after the attorney general said the company overcharged customers.
Erica Mokay talks with Neighborhood Ford Store’s Joey Thurby and Trina DeMarco with Eat N’ Park regarding their partnership and support of the Free Care Fund!
We’re learning about another incredible local family who knows the difference your generosity can make.
Handyman Patrick Goncalves shows us what goes wrong when too many things are plugged into an outlet!
Daisy Jade finds uniquely Pittsburgh items that are a really big “dill!”
The Uniontown native talks about her and fiancé Joe Manganiello’s return home AND their work with the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation!
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
What is dry needling? Here's what you need to know about the treatment.
For most, the holiday season is known as the season of giving. For Leah Taylor, it's the season where she received one of the greatest gifts she could ever receive.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pirates announced five new hires and eight returning coaches for the 2026 MLB season.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
The Fenway Sports Group is set to sell the Penguins to the Hoffmann family, reports say.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
Pittsburgh-area natives Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor have moved from Hollywood to Mt. Lebanon.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to cut nearly 10 percent of its employees in the near future, according to a memo obtained by KDKA.
Thousands of letters are going out to Allegheny County residents to let them know their medical debts have been paid, thanks to the fundraising efforts of more than 100 churches in Pittsburgh Presbytery. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reports.
Seven people are facing charges after Pennsylvania authorities said they busted a "major" SNAP trafficking operation. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar reports.
Erica Mokay talks with Neighborhood Ford Store’s Joey Thurby and Trina DeMarco with Eat N’ Park regarding their partnership and support of the Free Care Fund!
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
