Mental Health
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6 steps to help manage holiday stress or sadness this year
“It doesn’t mean somehow that you’re failing as a human because this isn’t the happiest time of the year.”
5 strategies to help little kids manage big feelings at the holidays, from Fred Rogers Productions
These useful strategies can help kids (and grown-ups!) manage their emotions during the holiday season.
Working moms: PA Women Work shares 5 helpful ways to navigate the holiday season
The end of the year can be especially stressful for working moms. PA Women Work has helpful advice.
State education committee hears testimony on the need for phone-free schools
A group of concerned parents from SWPA who are part of ‘PA Unplugged’ traveled to Harrisburg to discuss the proposed law.
How do local mental health experts know how to best help kids? They rely on evidence-based practices.
“We all know that youth are facing complex challenges,” says Platz. “The good news is we don’t have to guess about what works.”
From normal worries to warning signs: What families need to know about kids’ mental health
The new school year can bring excitement and worry. Knowing the difference between normal stress and real concern is key for families.
Will phone rules at schools change this year?
“Studies have shown that there is an epidemic. There’s an addiction with cell phones.”
Your kids don’t need a TikTok summer. Here’s what they do need.
When the conflicting messages start coming at you about what kind of ‘summer mom’ you’re going to be, know that any answer is OK.
Screen-smart ways to spend more time with your family this summer
Kidsburgh’s event editor Meg St-Esprit paid a visit to our friends at KDKA-TV’s Talk Pittsburgh last week to discuss a subject that’s on many parents’ minds as summer break begins: […]
How do you feel today? Advice on talking big emotions with little kids
Emotional vocabulary doesn’t just appear. It grows with time, exposure and support.
New exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center explores mental health, sparking good conversations
This new mental health exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center opens the door to important discussions.
5 expert tips on navigating holiday stress and sadness
Holiday stress and sadness can make this season feel less than jolly. This advice may help.
CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen’s advice to students for health and life
Healthy habits, building resilience and getting comfortable with discomfort: Great advice for teens and adults from the CDC’s Mandy Cohen.
How can you help your kids navigate the mental health crisis? This advice from the Surgeon General can help.
This valuable advice from Dr. Vivek Murthy can help adults and children.
As fall sports season begins, don’t miss this interview about healthy sports parenting
Kidsburgh’s podcast interview with Travis Snider will inspire parents and kids.
Your ultimate guide to a stress-free back-to-school transition
There are smart, fun ways to turn the back-to-school whirlwind into a smooth sail.
Help for dads: Your guide to support for fathers in the Pittsburgh area
Looking for support for fathers in Pittsburgh? We’ve got helpful info here.
New research from Pitt helps predict depression during pregnancy, bringing faster help
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a way to identify those who will likely develop postpartum depression.
50 years after opening, Pittsburgh’s Women’s Center & Shelter remains a powerful resource for anyone facing domestic abuse
Whether you are trying to figure out if your relationship is abusive, you are fleeing danger or anywhere in between, Molinaro says, “we are here to offer help and hope.”
Hey Mom: I see you there. And I know it isn’t always easy.
Raising young kids? This essay from the Thinking Branch’s Brea Schmidt may help you feel seen.