Embracing Difference: The Journey of Autism Awareness and Acceptance
As a parent of an autistic child, Autism Awareness Month is very important to me. It's a time to sprea…
5 Healthier Choices Your Family Can Make In the Kitchen
As a mom to three wonderful kids, I understand firsthand the daunting idea of making dietary changes withi…
Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten? Here's What You Need to Know
The question hits every parent of a rising kindergartner at some point — usually around 2 a.m. Is m…
Sponsored UPMC Children’s Expanding Services South of Pittsburgh
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh makes it easier for families in communities south of Pittsbu…
3 Easy and Kid-Approved Meatless Winter Soups
We are a soup family! We all LOVE soup ... which is good for this momma, because most soups are quick and…
The Real Cost of Raising a Child Now (Parents Are Not OK)
If raising kids feels more expensive lately, it’s not your imagination. A new study shows the cost o…
The One Parenting Tool Families Can’t Stop Sharing Right Now
I keep hearing the same thing in group chats, at sports practices, and in quick driveway conversations wit…
Parenting Trends 2026: What’s In, What’s Out & What Moms Are So Over
If parenting in 2025 felt like trying to keep up with TikTok, your group chat, your kid’s school po…
5 Kid Books About MLK Jr. & Other Civil Rights Heroes
Are you looking to share the importance of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement with your…
Sponsored Same-Day Pediatric Behavioral Health Care Available in Your Community
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh recently opened its second behavioral health walk-in clinic…
Bake, Share, Enjoy: 3 Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes
Christmas is coming ... if you can't tell by all that festive music, the bazillion holiday gatherings…
5 Ways To Use Up That Leftover Turkey (Without Getting Sick of It)
After the Thanksgiving feast comes the inevitable – a fridge full of leftovers! While turkey sandwi…
WARNING: This 2000s Quiz Will Unlock Memories You Forgot You Forgot
If you ever carried a pink Razr in your low-rise jeans, burned a mix CD labeled with Sharpie, refreshed y…
Turkey Cookies are a Feast of Fun for Kids This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about family, gratitude, and of course, delicious food. This year, add some fun and c…
Your FREE Family Winter Bucket List: Make the Most of the Season
The best family memories aren’t fancy — they’re made in blanket forts, over cocoa, and o…
Sweet Science: 5 Fun Experiments Kids Can Do With Candy
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Add a dash of sweetness and science to your family fu…
The Truth About Letting Your Kids Be Bored
If you’ve watched Leave it to Beaver since becoming a parent, (and let’s be honest, between d…
16 Tips and Tricks To Make Camping Easier
Whether you are a camping enthusiast or a newbie to camping, we've rounded up our 16 best camping hack…
10 Ways to Get Your Kids To Drink More Water
We all know the importance of staying hydrated, especially in the summer heat, but getting your kids to d…
Bye-Bye Boredom: Get Your Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Kids
Summer’s here — and if your kids are anything like ours, they’re already asking, &ldquo…
Beat Boredom on a Budget with 17 Cheap Ideas for Summer Fun with Kids
Before summer arrives I like to sit down with my kids and talk about some ideas of what we would like to d…
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