Family Matters: Unnecessary pressure on families to make lasting memories every summer
Muffy Mendoza and Brea Schmidt are back for Family Matters, where we talked about the unnecessary pressure on families to make lasting memories every summer.
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Muffy Mendoza and Brea Schmidt are back for Family Matters, where we talked about the unnecessary pressure on families to make lasting memories every summer.
Host Heather Abraham welcomes Stephanie Wijkstrom, of The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, back to the studio to talk about what Eggshell Parenting is what impacts it can have on children.
Host Heather Abraham welcomes Executive Director Tammy Aupperle to the studio to talk about Jeremiah's Place. It is Pittsburgh's only crisis nursery for families in crisis or emergencies.
A cancer diagnosis can turn a family's world upside down. One local group is providing support during this difficult time. Heather was joined by the founders of the Club Hope Foundation, Cara and Jon Atkinson, along with their two kids.
Erica Cochran, director of development for Nurture PA, and Savanna Hardin, a program participant, joined Talk Pittsburgh to discuss how this program offers critical support after the birth of your child.
Muffy Mendoza, Kelly and Gregbehr are joining Heather today to talk about kid-free vacations.
Host Heather Abraham is joined by Dan O'Brien and Jennifer Antoon, Pennsylvania's Big Brother and Big Sister of the year, to talk about the benefits of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh program. Plus, Dan's little brother, Demarcus Floyd joins them.
Host Heather Abraham is joined by Parent Panel members Brea Schmidt, of The Thinking Branch, and Greg Behr, of The Grable Foundation and Remake Learning, to talk about the challenges parents can face during summertime.
After a divorce, co-parenting can seem like a daunting task but it is key to your child's wellbeing to do it in a positive and healthy way. Host Heather Abraham welcomes Stephanie Wijkstrom, the founder of Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, who has some advice.
Host Heather Abraham is in the kitchen talking with representatives from The Joe Beretta Foundation, which helps families who are dealing with end-stage heart failure. Their new program, Papa Joe's Plates, is helping those families eat healthier.
Hope Grows, a local nonprofit, is offering caregivers the chance to relax and reset. Host Heather Abraham talks with Lisa Story and Roseanne Impellizzeri about the program.
School is starting to wrap up for many local students and the transition to summer can be stressful for both parents and children. Host Heather Abraham is talking with Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz LLC, to get some tips for families.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Michelle and Bradley Lester, who own Pittsburgh Event Childcare, a local business offering pop-up childcare to parents at large events.
Katie and Daniel Stern, the co-founders of The Little Fox-Toby's Foundation joined Talk Pittsburgh to talk about making sure no parent suffers through the loss of a child alone.
Host Heather Abraham visits the 4Moms headquarters ahead of Mother's Day to find out more about the Pittsburgh-based companies products and how they test them.
Host Heather Abraham is joined by our Parent Panel to discuss social media bans for children under a certain age. Muffy Mendoza, of Brown Mamas; Brea Schmidt, of The Thinking Branch; and Gregg Behr, of Remake Learning discuss.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Marisa Scalamogna, of the Beaver County Foster Care Program, and Darian Burden, a foster parent, about helping teens in foster care.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Joan D'Alessandro and Carol Herz, of Christopher's Kitchen, which is a mission to feed families struggling after hospital stays.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with lawyer Katie Shipp, of the Marsh Law Firm, which represents victims of sexual assault. They are discussing easier ways to talk to kids about body boundaries and inappropriate touch.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Corey Rodman, a local ambassador for March of Dimes, which supports parents and families of premature babies.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Ray Nell Jones, the founder and CEO of The Allignment Chapter, which is an organization working to help single mothers.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Sloane Davidson, Abby Jo Perez and Maria Camila Arbelaez Salano, all of Hello Neighbor, about the support they give to refugee and immigrant mothers who find themselves in the Pittsburgh area and need support.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz LLC, about how to plan for family vacations with kids of any age group.
Brea Schmidt from "The Thinking Branch" and Muffy Mendoza from "Brown Mamas" joined Talk Pittsburgh to go over the topic of mom shaming.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Kelli Tamewitz and Maura Withers, of Bridges Hospice, about the PPG Program, which helps patients fulfill their goals and needs.
Despite having rain today and throughout times over the next week, none of it will be "drought busting."
Queen signed with the Steelers as a free agent this past offseason.
The crash happened along Franklin Road early Wednesday morning.
Simon Edvinsson scored 1:30 into overtime, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking new steps to protect the pets of domestic violence survivors.
Despite having rain today and throughout times over the next week, none of it will be "drought busting."
Queen signed with the Steelers as a free agent this past offseason.
The crash happened along Franklin Road early Wednesday morning.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
Simon Edvinsson scored 1:30 into overtime, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking new steps to protect pets of domestic violence survivors.
Pennsylvania will conduct a legally required recount in the Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick.
The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
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The scammer is directing people to a number claiming it will reactivate their EBT cards.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.
We're sending good luck to the Mars Fighting Planets girls' volleyball team as they head to the state championship!
The holiday shopping season is here and Heather and David are joined by Carrie Nardini of I Made It! Market for several unique gifting ideas!
For the third year running, McClelland's Contracting & Roofing has gifted one local veteran with a brand new roof, free of charge. Team PTL's Katie O'Malley was there to see the construction and speak with the veteran on the receiving end of the gift.
Heather and David are joined by singer-songwriter Kelly McCafferty ahead of her hometown performance at City Winery. She tells PTL her story, why she got into music, and what Pittsburgh means to her.
What began as just a blog is now one of the premier services for brides to be in Pittsburgh - Burgh Brides! Team PTL's Daisy Jade is joined by the founder and CEO Victoria Deardorff to learn more!
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Civil forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement to seize property.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
A woman whose husband died after a multi-organ transplant says she's not only grieving, she's battling her landlord.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
A nonprofit created by a former Pittsburgh Steeler is improving the quality of life for veterans and first responders.
Allowing enhanced subsidies for health insurance bought through ACA marketplaces to expire would cause premiums to soar, experts warn.
Queen signed with the Steelers as a free agent this past offseason.
Simon Edvinsson scored 1:30 into overtime, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2.
Some tailgaters are calling a personal foul ahead of the Steelers game with the Ravens on Sunday.
The Penguins acquired a 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick in exchange for forward Lars Eller.
The visit is part of the Penguins' 'Hockey Fights Cancer' initiative that runs through November.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
The $600 million project would redevelop fifteen acres of old industrial land along the Ohio River.
New numbers just published show whether small or big schools are growing the most in the Pittsburgh region.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Kennywood has been nominated for hosting one of the country's best theme park holiday events.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
The crash happened early Wednesday morning.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
rews were called to an abandoned house fire in McKeesport on Wednesday.
A 13-year-old student in the Ambridge Area School District brought a loaded gun to school and threatened another student on Wednesday, authorities said.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
Halloween 2024 was a smashing success for both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh. Team PTL celebrated with a classic monster theme while Talk Pittsburgh got in the ring with some real wrestlers. Here's a look at some of the fun!
Marc-Andre Fleury returned to Pittsburgh on Tuesday for the final start of his career at PPG Paints Arena.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the New York Giants on Monday at Arisure Stadium.
