Family Matters: Life with kids
No matter how much you plan, it can be hard to adjust to life with kids. Our parent panel shared their own advice on finding a balance between motherhood and your old identity.
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No matter how much you plan, it can be hard to adjust to life with kids. Our parent panel shared their own advice on finding a balance between motherhood and your old identity.
The SAT exams kick off in March, but there is a major change coming to the testing. Barron Whited joined us to show us how you and your teen can prepare.
Psychologist Dr. Katie Stewart joined the show today to talk about the personal connection with an item you have when you're a kid, and why it may not go away when you're an adult.
Journalist Meg St.-Esprit joined us to talk about how a tween's angst will impact your own emotions.
Every parent ends up losing their calm, but constant yelling won't improve the situation. We shared tips on how to dial it down with Patty Maxwell.
Stephanie Wijkstrom, the founder of the Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, joined us to share with us the signs of digital dating abuse and how to tackle it.
Whether you're in the baby phase, pre-teen or young adult phase of parenting, one thing is certain: it's easier when you have support and a listening ear. We're back with Muffy and Brea to tackle your parenting topics.
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.
The internet dilemma, it's something every parent now faces. Meg St-Esprit gave us tips on what you should consider when it comes to how much access your kids have.
Hyperactivity, trouble paying attention, impulsive behaviors. If these all sound familiar, it may be time to have your child screened for ADHD. Melissa Rayworth, the executive editor of Kidsburgh, talked with us about these next steps including resources in the Pittsburgh area.
Nobody wants to be the product of public embarrassment, especially children. In recent years, there have been countless videos of parents going online and intentionally shaming their kids. Jennifer Eisenreich, the owner of Shift Show Communication, joined us to chat more about this.
Patty Maxwell, the founder of Engage Kidz, joined us to share her thoughts on a style parenting that is embracing a unique style of parenting, focusing on free play.
Stephanie Wijkstrom, the founder of the Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, joined us to talk more about the benefits of family therapy.
Many kids went back to school last week after winter break. Some may have excitement, while others are more reluctant. Barron Whited, a counselor at Agora Cyber Charter School, has some tips for parents on how to help their kids get a fresh start.
Conscious parenting is the practice of being mindful of who you are as a parent and reflecting on how your mental and physical health affects your children. We dove into that subject with Muffy Mendoza and Gregg Behr.
Karyn Locke, from the travel blog "With Sand and Snow", stopped by to show us which places you should check out for a great weekend getaway!
Many people are using this month to come up with resolutions to start 2024 off right. Barron Whited, a counselor with Agora Cyber Charter School, says this is the perfect time for parents to focus on how to help their kids thrive.
Changes could be coming to Pennsylvania family courts as advocates push back against parental alienation claims. They're throwing their support behind a bill aimed at protecting children from abuse. We were joined by Meg St-Esprit who just wrote an investigative piece on these custody battles.
Our parenting expert, Patty Maxwell with Engage Kidz, was here to talk about why teaching children how to regulate their emotions is so important.
The executive director of Kidsburgh, Melissa Rayworth, is back with some easy tools you can try with your relatives this year on how to reconnect with our family history.
Our parent panel, Muffy Mendoza from Brown Mamas, and Brea Schmidt from the Thinking Branch, talked with us about how to find the right balance for holiday traditions.
Meg St-Esprit joined us for another edition of Family Matters.
Patty Maxwell, the founder of Engage Kidz LLC, joined us to give families tips on how to handle the holiday season.
Parents may balk at having a conversation about consent with their young children, but the concept can be taught at any age, and sex doesn't have to be part of the equation. The founder of the Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, Stephanie Wijkstrom, was here to share how to talk with your kids about this.
In the classroom, students with dyslexia are still getting left behind. Despite the fact that learning disorder affects 20-percent of people in the U.S., without the right support, it can feel impossible to catch up. One local father's experience inspired him to start a learning program using artificial intelligence.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
Officials in Toledo, Ohio, say the presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died.
Kyree Hairston-Mitchell and Mya Bryant are each facing numerous drug-related felony charges.
Laurel Valley's 9th hole plays long, uphill, and into the wind.
Picklesburgh is once again expected to draw tens of thousands of pickle connoisseurs to Downtown Pittsburgh.
Crews postponed the explosive demolition of the Commercial Street Bridge on the Parkway East until Thursday.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
During the Parkway East closure, PennDOT is encouraging drivers to use a website that provides updates on how traffic is flowing around the I-376 detours.
Officials in Toledo, Ohio, say the presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died.
Kyree Hairston-Mitchell and Mya Bryant are each facing numerous drug-related felony charges.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Fashion and function go hand in hand at the 'Indigo Gypsy Boutique,' and the story behind the clothing is no short of inspiring.
"Yinz Mart" is catching the attention of people nationwide...so we brough in the founder, Jurgen Koster.
Daisy takes us on a tour of the new tattoo shop of Pittsburgh's very own Seth Holmes...will she get a tattoo on air?
Whatcha Think Wednesdays: "Does what we think of as 'middle age' come later in life now?" Ron and David discuss!
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s One Day of Giving will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Your donation can help more than 200 local nonprofits providing essentials like food, shelter, healthcare, and childcare. Today, Daisy Jade heads to the Rainbow Kitchen Community Services in Homestead, where they’ve been serving the Mon Valley with meals, hope, and support for more than 40 years.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
Some residents in Westmoreland County are voicing their frustrations over speculation on data centers.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
With 11 confirmed cases of cyclospora in Allegheny County, here's what a couple of doctors have recommended you do to stay healthy.
Eleven people have been sickened by cyclospora, a parasite that causes watery diarrhea, the Allegheny County Health Department announced on Tuesday.
September marks the beginning of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.
For the eighth year, a mobile dental clinic is back in Pittsburgh, providing free preventive dental care for those living in underserved communities.
Laurel Valley's 9th hole plays long, uphill, and into the wind.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The 14th hole at Sewickley Heights will test all golfers, regardless of their skill level.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The 7th hole at Seven Oaks is one of the biggest tests on the course, a challenging par 5.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Crews postponed the explosive demolition of the Commercial Street Bridge on the Parkway East until Thursday morning. An exact time or timeframe has not been announced.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone, the Department of Environmental Protection says.
Crews postponed the explosive demolition of the Commercial Street Bridge on the Parkway East until Thursday.
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will put a $1 million donation toward a digital food academy.
Elite 18: No. 9 at Laurel Valley Golf Club
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.
