2013

Does an “empty nest” equal an empty bank account? It doesn’t have to. But a nationwide trend shows over two-thirds of parents over the age of 50 financially supported a child older than 21 in the last five years. The practice is so common psychologists named this period of extended child dependency “emerging adulthood.”

EAT MORE DESSERT is overflowing with simple-to-make and fun-to-eat treats for any celebration, big or small. With themes ranging from baby showers, weddings, holidays and birthday parties, you¹ll find ideas and recipes to celebrate any and every occasion.

With the holidays in full swing, managing your waist line may have you as frustrated as the lines you encounter while shopping for gifts. Beyond celebratory meals and seasonal snacks aplenty at work and home, the holidays notoriously leave little time for you to focus on managing your weight.

With a focus on safety and health, you can help make childhood an enjoyable time for your kids.

The cost of attending more modestly priced institutions can cripple the budget of many American families. Fortunately, you can take steps to mitigate the damage.

Many pregnant women who are eligible for Medicaid insurance don’t know how to access the medical care they need during pregnancy. That’s why UnitedHealthcare launched the Baby Blocks program in Pennsylvania in November 2011.

Parents often come into my practice and ask, “why does my child need braces so young?” This is a valid question because several decades ago children weren’t getting braces until they were teenagers. However, advances in research have proven that some orthodontic interventions are often more effective in younger age ranges when the jaws are undergoing a rapid period of growth.

In Western Pennsylvania, the regional banking and financial services company has re-committed its financial support as a lead corporate sponsor of United Way of Allegheny County’s nationally recognized “Be a Middle School Mentor” program.

All of the sudden, big tears roll down his chubby little face, and the lower lips starts to pout and quiver. Then a loud wail comes out that would scare any stranger. Separation Anxiety….nothing breaks a parents’ heart more.