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First-time Mom Con looking to inspire and connect Pittsburgh-area mothers
By Kellie B. GormlyIf mama isn’t healthy and happy, then the kids won’t be either, a family physician says. Dr. Deborah Gilboa — a Squirrel Hill doctor who …
Coping with Kids: Baby-powered bouncing seat
By From Staff and Wire ReportsBouncer Balance Soft is a new, completely baby-powered bouncing seat that is supportive, portable and versatile. The seat rocks in response to a baby’s movement …
Living with Children: Rude teens exhibit narcissism, not disrespect
By John RosemondQ uestion:I went into my 17-year-old’s bedroom to wake him this morning. After some urging, he eventually got up and then told me he hated me. What is the appropriate consequence for this sort of disrespect? Answer: Actually, I don’t …
Take your seats, tots: Choices in potty seats abound
By The Associated PressFor some hopeful parents, summertime is “tinkle time,” as in setting toddlers free and diaperless outside while potty training. And, like so many aspects of life with kids, potty training means gear, lots of gear. Something happened on the road …
Ex-etiquette: With many bonusparents, why not have everyone at one house?
By Jann BlackstoneQuestion: This past Mother’s Day, I was faced with a dilemma. My parents are d ivorced and my father has been remarried for 20 years. I love his wife; she is like a second mom to me. Plus, my wife …
At times, silence is helpful
By Carolyn HaxAdapted from recent online discussions. Dear Carolyn: I’m returning to work after a two-month absence. What was supposed to be maternity leave turned into a nightmare — my son was stillborn and I suffered a number of serious complications from …
Design studio hopes to add to Pittsburgh’s social spaces
By Rachel WeaverWhile there’s boundless appeal to city living — great views, walkable communities, scads of culture — oftentimes, city spaces don’t offer much in the way …
Reach out to ex-pal; don’t get hopes up
By Carolyn HaxAdapted from recent online discussions. Hi Carolyn: I had a good friend in college, “Lucy”; we were inseparable, in each other’s weddings, etc. Over the past two years we’ve had somewhat of a falling out, and I’ve kept my distance …
Coping with Kids: Happy Trunk has science projects
By From Staff and Wire ReportsHappy Trunk is a box filled with crafts and science projects that will keep kids entertained for hours. The kits are delivered each month and …
Living with Children: Back in the day
By John RosemondWhen I was a child, back in the Parenting Stone Age (aka the Parentocentric Era), your parents were the most important people in the family. They paid the bills, bought your clothes, prepared the food you ate, took care of …
Ex-etiquette: Try a gentle nudge rather than a firm request
By Jann BlackstoneQuestion: My wife died in a car accident and, after four years of trying to get over it, I have recently met someone I am interested in dating — however, she wears the exact same perfume as my wife. I …
Ex-friend won’t get burned again
By Carolyn HaxDear Carolyn: I have a longtime friend who I once considered a “best friend.” We connect at the heart, and have relied on each other a lot over the years. Several years back, she went through a tough professional transition …
The Mom-ness of being: Small moments, big events fill memories
By Rachel WeaverAs a mother of four boys, Dr. Deborah Gilboa has had her share of, “Oh, this is motherhood,” moments. Among them was a night when …
Carnegie Science Center’s STEM director sees artistic side
By Rex RutkoskiWhen it comes down to it, says Linda Ortenzo, the arts and sciences are two sides of the same coin. They both use investigation, imagination, …
Woodcarver's work pays homage to Penguins goalie
By Tribune-ReviewWoodcarver Brady Kellner created an homage to Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury with hopes off auctioning it off for charity. The piece — 38 inches by …
Language gets blasted by a ‘trope’-ical storm
By Tribune-ReviewQ uestion: I’ve been hearing a word more and more frequently, mostly during movie or book reviews on NPR — “trope.” My dictionary defines “trope” as the figurative use of a word or expression, a figure of speech. But the …
Home birthdays for kids can be creative without high cost
By Kim Hone-mcmahanIf Junior wants a birthday party with a dozen of his closest friends, it might mean breaking into his piggy bank. Busy parents who don’t have time to host a party at their home often count on places that cater …
Living with Children: Baby-proof home so 1-year-old can play
By John RosemondQ uestion: Is it OK to start teaching our 1-year-old how to play independently? He screams and cries when I put him in any type of enclosure if he can’t get “free” (even when I arrange the furniture in a …
Spouse is irked that wife reads ‘Twilight’
By Carolyn HaxAdapted from recent online discussions. Dear Carolyn: My wife is an avid reader and enjoys a lot of different types of books. Among them are series usually geared towards teenagers, like “The Hunger Games” or “Twilight.” Before the premier of …
Baby names suggest high hopes
By Stephen OhlemacherTalk about high expectations for a newborn: King and Messiah are among the fastest-rising baby names for American boys. They’re just a little behind Major, the boy’s name that jumped the most spots on the Social Security Administration’s annual list …
