2011

Autumn activities and loads of Halloween happenings throughout the Pittsburgh community are featured in the October issue of Pittsburgh Parent and www.pittsburghparent.com. Farm markets are having apple fests and pumpkin patches and hay rides while Haunted Houses and Halloween costume parades are slated to begin the middle of the month. Check out the fun fall activities.

Did you know that what children learn before kindergarten affects how well they will do in school and even what they might be when they grow up? When it comes to those early years, there are no “do-overs” – but you can help your child reach his/her promise through quality early education.

As the cold and dreary days of winter melt away, restless children welcome warmer weather, longer days and the beginning of another season of spring sports and outdoor activities. Check out these tips to keep your kids’ eyes safe during spring sports season.

While pregnant with my second child, I fretted endlessly about how my firstborn daughter would adjust to the dramatic change of a sibling. Despite all my efforts, my daughter’s jealousy abounded after my son arrived.

Gone are the days when back-to-school shopping meant buying only new notebooks and backpacks. For most high school and college students, some form of High technology in on the “must-have” list.

While most parents tend to concentrate on what’s going into their youngsters’ brains while at school, it may be a good idea to give some thought to what’s going on the kids’ backs on the way to and from school. Backpacks are a popular and practical way for children and teenagers to carry schoolbooks and supplies. They’re designed to distribute the weight of the load among some of the body’s strong­est muscles. When used correctly, backpacks can be a good way to carry the necessities of the school day.