Wellness is Winning: Creating Positive Environments in Sports
Wellness and sports are meant to go hand in hand, but it’s important for parents and guardians to recognize the ways in which the...
Turning Picky Into Adventurous Eaters
Most kids go through a picky eating phase from age 2 to 4, and many continue to be picky eaters well into their teens....
Healthy Snack: Fruit Pizza
If you’ve been looking forward to the arrival of spring, you’ll appreciate the spring flavors in this colorful fruit pizza. Made with a gluten-free...
How To Prep Your Child for Medical Procedures
By Carrie Woodard
As parents, we hope that taking our child to the hospital is an experience we never have to go through. Of course,...
Benefits of Nature for Neurodiverse Children
By Sandi Schwartz
One in five children in the United States, which equates to more than 14.5 million children, has special healthcare needs such as...
Advice for New Moms and Dads From Seasoned Parents
Life is hard, and it often gets even harder when kids enter into the mix. Two Pittsburgh area families faced tough challenges, including sharing...
Performance Jitters: How Can Parents Help?
By Sharon A. Hollander, PSYD, and Michelle Hollander
Tears, tantrums, tension and tummy aches.
What do these things have in common?
They’re aspects of stage fright, also...
What to Know About Instagram Teen Accounts
You’re not alone if your teen has been begging for an Instagram account or already has one despite your safety concerns, which is why...
College Health Services: What Parents Need to Know
When you’re on campus tours, you’re likely to ask about the admissions process, housing and financial aid. But don’t forget about another important component...
Oakland’s Mindful Mile Encourages Seasonal Reflection
The Oakland Business Improvement District, which promotes commerce in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, announced this fall the founding of a new project aimed at spurring...
