Parenting

Parenting

When Mom’s To-Do List is Doing Her In

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

Expert Offers Busy Moms Tips for Tackling Their Schedules “We Can Do It!” was a World War II-era battle cry ...

Parenting

A Teachable Moment©—June 2012: A Structure for the Summer

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Dr. Susan Bartell For parents and kids alike, summer is associated with freedom from the hectic school year schedule ...

Parenting

A Teachable Moment © May 2012: Make the Most of Moving Up

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Dr. Susan Bartell The month of May is all about graduations, moving up ceremonies and commencements. It is a ...

Parenting

Monitoring Your Child’s Online Behavior in 2012

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC “Facebooking” and “YouTubing” are no longer just a “cute” thing kids do for fun ...

Parenting

Helicopter Parents Raise Kids Who Cannot Fly Alone

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC I was reading a recent article on the subject of “helicopter parenting” and how ...