7 Ways to Make The Most of Your Snow Day
Do you wanna build a snowman? (It doesn't have to be a snowman.) With a forecast of snow accumulating between 8 inches and 12...
Parent You Should Know … Nicole Stachura
In a world that often asks women to choose between career ambition and family life, Stachura is forging a path that embraces both in...
Poll: Where Do You Like To Grocery Shop Around Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh families, we have a new feature on pittsburghparent.com! Go to our polling page, pittsburghparent.com/poll to answer a question each month about parenting, family...
Pittsburgh Parent Wins 6 Parenting Media Association Awards in 2025
Pittsburgh Parent won six awards at the 2025 Parenting Media Association Awards, which honors achievements in parenting journalism across the United States. These awards,...
Dr. Jennifer Briggs: Parent You Should Know
Dr. Jennifer Briggs wears more hats than we can count — and somehow manages to pull them all off with a smile. By day,...
Northside Family Day, Penny Arcade Theater & More Fun in Pittsburgh
As the Fourth of July grows nearer and the weather gets hotter, there are plenty of great family activities to check out in the...
DIY: Build An Eco-Friendly Fairy House
Between school lunches and sports games, the average family goes through a lot of disposable plastic water bottles. Though they’re recyclable, they still produce...
Sips, Sprinkles and Nests: Alternative Baby Shower Ideas
Having a baby is always an exciting occasion, and it’s usually celebrated with a baby shower. But maybe you’ve had a baby shower already...
Goods for the Goody Bag: Kids’ Birthday Parties
Goody bags help make a party one to remember. They’re the sprinkles on the cupcake, the bee’s knees and the marshmallows in hot chocolate.
But...
As Measles Continues To Spread, How Can Parents Reduce Anxiety?
While there are no signs of a real zombie apocalypse on the horizon, one viral illness is seemingly back from the dead.
Measles, which was...











