2015

The FDA recently approved the prescription painkiller OxyContin for use by adolescents as young as 11, but there are several things you should know about this. Prescription drug abuse is trickling down to children. A new government report found that more than 10.3 million Americans illicitly use prescription painkillers; and 1 in 10 of those users—nearly 1.2 million in total—are between 12 and 17 years old.

For many, a new year means a new start. A chance to get rid of some bad habits and replace them with some healthy habits. Most new year’s resolutions include going to the gym more often, finally shedding that extra 10 or 15 lbs., eating healthier or establishing better work or study habits; but you should also consider making some media resolutions for the new year that can have a lasting, positive impact on you and your family.

Today, we know so much more about raising a healthy child. Each year, there’s more knowledge to be gained. Product awareness and safety education...

Today, there’s an array of afterschool activities available for almost anything your child can imagine. These programs have gone beyond the scope of keeping...

For the first time, instead of taking the day off, students at Community Day School in Squirrel Hill will be taking on the essential themes of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18 together with the broader Pittsburgh community in a day of learning, service, and reflection.

When parents have high hopes for their children’s academic achievement, the children tend to do better in school, unless those hopes are unrealistic, in which case the children may not perform well in school, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Most parents choose their child’s bed based on such variables as size and décor. But for parents of children with physical and cognitive disabilities, bed selection is much more serious. They must be even more cautious about guarding against falls, entrapment and other safety risks. And because safety beds are a medical necessity, they must also navigate challenging insurance requirements.

Carnegie Museum of Art (CMOA) has announced an exciting new lineup of parties, culinary adventures, and late-night events for 2016. The 2016 social calendar is for everyone. It’s a chance to be inspired while being social, including a new monthly party on Third Thursdays, morning yoga in Pittsburgh’s most beautiful space, brunches, and multi-course FEASTs pairing food with special exhibitions.

Parents talking to teenagers about sex should not be a one-time event. Just like many meaningful issues in a growing teen’s life, there are solid reasons to discuss sex early and often. Conversations about sexuality, dating and relationships should start at an early age.

Children are curious about the world around them. They are experiencing life for the first time. Every encounter and thing they do is a true discovery and adventure. One of the greatest shocks to many children is that everyone isn’t like them. This is particularly true when they encounter someone with a disability.