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Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Baseball & More for Families This Summer

No matter what sport it is, they’re the most fun when they’re live—being played in the spring and summer months with your loved ones...
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Learn From Unique Farms in Western Pennsylvania

There is no better way to teach your kids to connect to the natural world than to visit a farm. Whether you pick strawberries...
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‘My Kid Is Going to a Four-Year College No Matter What’

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—a city known for its steel-town past and its evolution into a hub for innovative industries. As the region transitions from its heritage...
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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...
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Getting Ready for Overnight Camp

There are few things more exciting in a kid’s life than their first sleepaway camp. How do you prepare your kids—and yourself—for this big...

Testing Troubles: Avoiding Finals Burnout and Stress

Taking tests at school can be unpleasant for children, and that’s especially true during standardized testing and finals season. With such a big exam...

Teacher Appreciation Week: What Teachers Actually Want

Each May, parents scramble to find the perfect way to thank their child’s teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week. Is it a heartfelt card? A...

Teacher Appreciation Week: What Teachers Actually Want

Each May, parents scramble to find the perfect way to thank their child’s teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week. Is it a heartfelt card? A...

Getting Your Kid Ready For Day Camp

It’s official! Your kid is registered for summer day camp. This is going to be such a great experience for your little one! But now...

Lifelong Sports for Kids

A love of sports can last a lifetime, though actual playing time for most athletes is painfully short. Tennis, golf and swimming are the exceptions....