Parenting

Parenting

Fast Food & the Lean, Mean Teen: Seven Ways to Make Healthier (and Skinnier) Choices at the Drive-Thru

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

Being a teen is tough. Most days your schedule is jam-packed with activities from the time you crawl out of ...

Parenting

Preparing and Protecting Children For Emergencies

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

Pediatric Alliance Doctor Provides Tips for Keeping Families Safe and Well-Prepared With emergencies such as flooding and power outages happening ...

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 ...

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 ...