Food Insecurity Resources in Pittsburgh
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will run out of money on Dec. 1, leaving SNAP benefits in...
Mental Health for Kids
It’s common to associate changes in mental health with puberty and becoming a teenager, but even very young children can experience poor mental health....
Coaches and Minor Athlete Safety: What Every Parent Should Know
Keeping children safe and helping them learn and grow are goals that should be shared by parents and coaches alike. While this is usually...
A Child Discloses Abuse: Here’s How to Respond
Parents do their best to be prepared for difficult conversations with their children. But what if a child chooses to disclose abuse or neglect...
The Abduction of Children … What Can We Do?
It’s every parent’s nightmare — the thought of their child being taken. While these stories are often splashed across headlines and dramatized in movies,...
Turn Clutter into Cash: Selling Your Kids’ Clothes and Toys on Consignment
Is your house overflowing with outgrown clothes, toys your kids no longer play with or baby gear that’s collecting dust? You are not alone....
Protecting Your Teen’s Mental Health
With three teenagers, there always seems to be something I’m worried about. Are they happy? Did they eat any vegetables? Do they even know...
The Lost Art of Playing Outside
Summer is the best time to be a kid.
School is out, the weather is great and each day promises a new adventure. At least...
Know Where To Go: Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Department
Primary Care
For non-urgent conditions, start with your Primary Care Physician (PCP) or pediatrician. A Primary Care Physician (PCP) is a doctor who provides ongoing,...
Tips for Sending a Child With Food Allergies to Camp
Mention summer camp and kids get excited about activities, art, s’mores and friends. But for parents of kids with food allergies, the prospect of...