Life Transitions

Navigating life’s biggest changes—from loss and divorce to parenting, aging, and starting over. Find guidance, support, and personal stories to help you move forward with strength and resilience.

Parenting

A Teachable Moment: Manners Count during the Holiday Season and All Year Round

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Dr. Susan Bartell The excitement of the holiday season can bring out the best in kids, but it often ...

Parenting

Your Child Is Too Young To Be Old

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC Magazines, television and music today are all focused on bodies. Thin, young, and beautiful ...

Relationships

Cyber Relationships: Real, Fantasy, or Just a Way Out?

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Amanda Strong After an exhausting day, all you want to do is put your feet up and spend time ...

Parenting

Parents Need to Talk to Their Kids About Sex

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

by Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC One of my colleagues works exclusively with teens and is noting an increase in ...

Parenting

A Teachable Moment: Is it Time to Find Your Child’s Special Talent?

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Dr. Susan Bartell The start of the school year brings enthusiasm. A new class, friends and experiences are all ...