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Journalist Meg St-Esprit has recommendations for tech toys and other gadgets that will benefit the whole family.
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Journalist Meg St-Esprit has recommendations for tech toys and other gadgets that will benefit the whole family.
The back-to-school honeymoon is over, and for a lot of families, that means the behaviors are starting to show. Here are tips for how to cope.
In our latest Parent Panel, we're chatting with Brea Schmidt, of The Thinking Branch, and Latoya Wilson, of Motherhood Redefined, about parenting teenagers and different parenting styles among friends.
We're chatting with journalist Meg St-Esprit about her latest article in Care.com. She's exploring what to do when children become too attached to their nanny or babysitter.
Our Parent Panel is back to tackle that dreaded back to school transition. It's the end of summer and getting kids back into a routine can be tough, but we're in it together.
Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz joined us, as she shared tips to get you started on how to navigate your child's first steps into daycare.
Our parenting expert, Patty Maxwell, stopped by to talk more about sibling rivalries and what you can do to tame them.
It's Spring Cleaning Week, and in this conversation, we focused on kids and how we can teach them to declutter, thanks to Engage Kidz' Patty Maxwell.
Childcare comes at a cost, but we want the perfect person to be there when we can't be. Journalist Meg St.-Esprit was with us today to talk about what we can do to make sure we find the right nanny for the job.
Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do, but every day isn't easy, especially when your children act out. Patty Maxwell was here to give a little hope to the parents out there.
With the spirit of the holiday season comes the stress and pressure for parents. Author Gregg Behr joins the Parent Panel to talk about parent guilt and the holidays.
Teaching kids that the holidays are not all about receiving gifts can be a real challenge for parents. Patty Maxwell was here to chat about the value of helping others in need.
Patty Maxwell, with Engage Kidz, joined us to help us navigate some of those tricky conversations with our kids.
A preschool in Texas is under fire after parents say their children were given patches called "sleepy stickers" to help the kids rest for naptime. Parenting expert Patty Maxwell weighs in.
Headed on a roadtrip with the family this holiday season? These podcast recommendations from Kidsburgh will help keep the family entertained and engaged.
Our parenting expert, Patty Maxwell, weighed in on a recent article addressing the decline of children getting outside and exploring the neighborhood with their friends.
We were joined by Emily Neff who talked with us about childcare costs and how the increase in the state budget could impact prices.
Kristen Walker stuck around to answer some of our questions regarding how birth order can affect us.
Meg St-Esprit joined us for an extended edition of Family Matters to discuss tips from a financial expert on teaching your kids the value of the dollar.
We've got money on our minds, and so do our kids. We spoke with Meg St-Esprit about why teaching them about the value of the dollar is harder than it sounds.
Patty Maxwell, from Engage Kidz, shared a survival guide for parents with persistent kids.
Muffy Mendoza and Gregg Behr answered some of your parenting questions on the show today!
Muffy Mendoza and Gregg Behr joined us for another segment of Family Matters. We talked about how to handle tough conversations with your kids.
If you passed on your love of pickles to your kids, Picklesburgh is the perfect place for the whole family. Katie was at the Li'l Gherkins activity area where there is never a dill moment.
Kidsburgh is offering a guide on how to create that summer bucket list. Executive editor Melissa Rayworth joined us to share some tips.
Some Allentown residents are pushing Pittsburgh Regional Transit to restore regular light rail service to their neighborhood.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Here's a Christmas Day forecast for the Pittsburgh area.
T.J. Watt returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung.
Andrew McCutchen and his wife, Maria, have welcomed their fifth child.
Some Allentown residents are pushing Pittsburgh Regional Transit to restore regular light rail service to their neighborhood.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Here's a Christmas Day forecast for the Pittsburgh area.
T.J. Watt returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung.
Andrew McCutchen and his wife, Maria, have welcomed their fifth child.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Pittsburgh City Council heard hours of public testimony Saturday as it prepares to vote on a 2026 budget, while facing a $20 million deficit.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Marvin the cat makes a surprise appearance during the holiday special.
Team PTL sings during Heather and David's Holiday Sing-a-Long Special!
KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours sings "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."
The team makes delicious Christmas pinwheel cookies!
Jackie Evancho sings "I'll Be Home For Christmas."
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
T.J. Watt returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year deal with All-Star Ryan O'Hearn to boost their struggling offense.
For the 25th consecutive season, the Steelers are sending multiple players to the Pro Bowl Games.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
Pittsburgh-area natives Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor have moved from Hollywood to Mt. Lebanon.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Neighbors in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood are pushing for PRT to keep the light rail moving through the area.
The shooting happened in November outside the Washington Community Club on North Main Street.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance. Here's what that means.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Police in Pittsburgh are looking for a man in connection with a shooting in Beechview.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
