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KDKA video: Holiday advice on discovering and preserving family stories

Easy advice on discovering and preserving family stories during holiday gatherings.

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Holiday shopping: 17 Pittsburgh-area thrift and vintage shops, plus money-saving tips

Your guide to Pittsburgh thrift stores and more money-saving ideas!

5 ways to use the holiday season to gather and share family stories

All photos by Ted Anthony. So many Pittsburghers have a deep connection to their family history. But given the fast pace of our lives these days, it’s easy for family […]

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Preteen skincare, minus the TikTok hype: Real advice from local dermatologists

Got a kid entering the world of preteen skincare? We’ve got information.

School boards are incredibly powerful: Here’s what to know ahead of Election Day

School board elections matter in Pittsburgh and nationwide. Here are 6 things to know.

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Advice from the founder of Peaceful Periods to help teen girls navigate their periods at school

You can help your teen girl feel comfortable about getting her period at school. Here’s how.

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Advice from Dr. G on talking to kids about the war in Israel

It’s not easy talking to kids about war. Local expert Dr. G. offers guidance.

KDKA interview: Honest talk about the pressure parents feel to do it all

Parenting pressure is real. But there are ways to make things better. Check out this conversation.

Kids and comparison: We can’t shield them from it, but we can do THIS

Kids will always get compared to others. But parents can make sure they have plenty of room to develop exactly who they are.

The Lullaby Project Pittsburgh is creating original music to help new parents cope with trauma

The Lullaby Project helps new parents create their own unique lullabies to help process their birth experience.

Local communities planned for a brighter future at the Parents as Allies Sustainability Workshop

At the Parents as Allies Sustainability Workshop, local parents and educators built sustainability plans based on learnings from the past two years.

If you have a million feelings about motherhood, you’ll want to read this.

Photo above courtesy of Heather Abraham. Motherhood can leave even the most confident woman second-guessing herself. We want so badly to do it right that it’s easy to feel sure […]

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What families need to know about ‘eggshell parenting’

Parenting isn’t easy, and ‘eggshell parenting’ happens. Learning self-regulation can help.

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High school parents, check out this PublicSource report on changes to the college admissions process

How does the elimination of ‘affirmative action’. impact college admissions? PublicSource explores.

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Encouraging your kids to write can help them — in more ways than one. Here’s how.

This local author and parent shares advice on encouraging kids to write and why it matters.

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Where families can go now for kids’ baseline concussion testing in Pittsburgh

Baseline concussion testing Pittsburgh: We’ve got the info parents need.

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Kidsburgh on KDKA: The scoop on back-to-school

It’s back-to-school season in Pittsburgh and Kidsburgh has the resources you need to make it a great year.

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Family Matters: Reclaiming your identity in parenthood

Getting lost in parenthood can be tough, “but the reality is that you can be found.”

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We’re prepping our kids for back-to-school. But what are we doing to prepare ourselves?

It’s back-to-school season for Pittsburgh families. Let’s take some of the pressure off.

Want your kid to fall in love with reading? These Pittsburgh authors have suggestions.

Easy ways to help kids love reading. Check out this advice.


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