Family Matters: Halloween Candy
Meg St-Esprit, a journalist, joined the show to talk about Halloween candy how she is refusing to let diet culture creep into her favorite holiday.
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Meg St-Esprit, a journalist, joined the show to talk about Halloween candy how she is refusing to let diet culture creep into her favorite holiday.
If your child is struggling to finish their homework in time or is getting low test scores, they may need help with their study skills and time management. Barron Whited, a counselor at Agora Cyber Charter School, has some tips for both parents and students.
Being a parent can be overwhelming, from cleaning up after your kids to making meals. To talk more about the pressures of being the perfect parent, we had on Muffy Mendoza, Brea Schmidt and Gregg Behr.
Patty Maxwell, the founder of Engage Kidz, has some tips on how parents should handle the spooky holiday.
Setting boundaries with your family can be difficult, especially if they continue to cross them. Stephanie Wijkstrom, the founder of the Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, has some advice on how to put these in place and enforce them.
Two local groups are creating opportunities for the critical impact of the development of children in our communities. Adam James Zahren and Randi Vega joined our show for a new edition of Family Matters.
Stephanie Wijkstrom joined us for another segment to talk about a growing conversation surrounding "Eldest daughter syndrome."
Brea Schmidt, of the Thinking Branch, and Gregg Behr, the co-author of "When You Wonder, You're Learning," joined the show to go over what they've learned in having hard conversations with their children.
"Sibling Hack" has gone viral on TikTok. Some parents in the comments were excited to try it out, while others weren't sure it would work with their family. Patty Maxwell from Engage Kidz stopped by to talk about this system.
College visits are an essential step for high school students as they prepare for their future, and they can help your child figure out what university is the best fit for them. Barron Whited, a counselor for Agora Cyber Charter School, is back in the studio with tips on how to make the most out of these visits.
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis and Muffy Mendoza from Brown Mamas talk about efforts in Pennsylvania to improve Black maternal health.
Nothing can fully prepare parents for the first few weeks after bringing your child home as you navigate everything from feeding to fevers. Heather Abraham is joined by a special parent panel today with Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis along with Muffy Mendoza from Brown Mamas and her husband Mack.
In today's Family Matters, we talked about reclaiming your identity with our parent panel. We had Muffy Mendoza from Brown Mamas and Gregg Behr from Remake Learning.
Muffy Mendoza and Brea Schmidt are back for Family Matters, where we talked about the unnecessary pressure on families to make lasting memories every summer.
Host Heather Abraham welcomes Stephanie Wijkstrom, of The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, back to the studio to talk about what Eggshell Parenting is what impacts it can have on children.
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.
A cancer diagnosis can turn a family's world upside down. One local group is providing support during this difficult time. Heather was joined by the founders of the Club Hope Foundation, Cara and Jon Atkinson, along with their two kids.
Erica Cochran, director of development for Nurture PA, and Savanna Hardin, a program participant, joined Talk Pittsburgh to discuss how this program offers critical support after the birth of your child.
Muffy Mendoza, Kelly and Gregbehr are joining Heather today to talk about kid-free vacations.
Host Heather Abraham is joined by Dan O'Brien and Jennifer Antoon, Pennsylvania's Big Brother and Big Sister of the year, to talk about the benefits of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh program. Plus, Dan's little brother, Demarcus Floyd joins them.
Host Heather Abraham is joined by Parent Panel members Brea Schmidt, of The Thinking Branch, and Greg Behr, of The Grable Foundation and Remake Learning, to talk about the challenges parents can face during summertime.
After a divorce, co-parenting can seem like a daunting task but it is key to your child's wellbeing to do it in a positive and healthy way. Host Heather Abraham welcomes Stephanie Wijkstrom, the founder of Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, who has some advice.
Host Heather Abraham is in the kitchen talking with representatives from The Joe Beretta Foundation, which helps families who are dealing with end-stage heart failure. Their new program, Papa Joe's Plates, is helping those families eat healthier.
Hope Grows, a local nonprofit, is offering caregivers the chance to relax and reset. Host Heather Abraham talks with Lisa Story and Roseanne Impellizzeri about the program.
School is starting to wrap up for many local students and the transition to summer can be stressful for both parents and children. Host Heather Abraham is talking with Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz LLC, to get some tips for families.
As the temperatures in the Pittsburgh area fall on Friday, winter conditions will return.
A man in his mid-20s was killed in the shooting at the Juliet Apartments on New York Avenue.
Linus Ullmark made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brady Tkachuk scored twice and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh 4-0 on Thursday night to extend the Penguins' losing streak to seven.
Officers were called Thursday morning for reports of a man brandishing a rifle at a maintenance worker on Penn Avenue near 6th Street.
On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order to stop classifying marijuana as a Schedule I drug.
As the temperatures in the Pittsburgh area fall on Friday, winter conditions will return.
A man in his mid-20s was killed in the shooting at the Juliet Apartments on New York Avenue.
Linus Ullmark made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brady Tkachuk scored twice and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh 4-0 on Thursday night to extend the Penguins' losing streak to seven.
Officers were called Thursday morning for reports of a man brandishing a rifle at a maintenance worker on Penn Avenue near 6th Street.
On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order to stop classifying marijuana as a Schedule I drug.
On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order to stop classifying marijuana as a Schedule I drug.
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.
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.
Linus Ullmark made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brady Tkachuk scored twice and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh 4-0 on Thursday night to extend the Penguins' losing streak to seven.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pitt lost 3-0 to Texas A&M in the final four of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament on Thursday.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
The Pirates announced five new hires and eight returning coaches for the 2026 MLB season.
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 meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Police say the alleged gunman was found dead of apparent suicide and investigators now believe he is responsible for the shooting death of an MIT professor earlier this week.
A man in his mid-20s was shot and killed at the Juliet Apartments along New York Avenue just after midnight on Friday morning.
A man was arrested with a rifle and heroin in his possession.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
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.
