In Pittsburgh, where residents often deal with space constraints, setting up the ideal home office can be a challenge. Many remote workers struggle with distractions, inadequate lighting, or cramped spaces, all of which can negatively impact productivity. If you find yourself facing similar challenges, it might be time to rethink how your home office is…
A lot of questions pop up when you’re considering having a child or preparing for the birth of your baby. Beyond reading prenatal books or checking pregnancy apps on your phone, Kettering Health Network offers interactive opportunities to parents-to-be so they can feel as ready as possible to welcome their little one. Baby Fairs If…
On Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, 2018, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will host the fourth annual GeekFest celebration. Friday festivities run from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. while Saturday’s GeekFest Family Day activities run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The popular, eagerly-anticipated annual event brings together a robust turnout of very…
Whether you are battling over broccoli or struggling over squash, trying to convince children to eat their veggies and try new foods can be tough. Parents worry about their children developing good eating habits, getting essential vitamins and staying healthy—all of which can be attained with exercise and daily servings of vegetables. VEGGIE-PALOOZASaturday, August 12,…
When I was a child, I believed my father was fluent in Spanish. His ability to count from one to ten without pause was all the evidence I needed. It wasn’t until middle school that I realized his romance language skills are basically nonexistent. By then, a number of other paternal fantasies had also been…
What’s a “capsule wardrobe,” you ask? The term Capsule Wardrobe was coined by Susie Faux, owner of the West End WARDROBE Boutique, in London, England in the 1970s. It refers to a collection of essential items of clothing that will never go out of fashion and could be worn multiple seasons. The aim was to…
Print motivation, defined as a child’s interest in and enjoyment of books and reading, is an important literacy skill for children to develop in order to become successful readers. That’s right; something as simple as making reading enjoyable can have a huge impact on your child’s reading success. One way to foster your child’s print…
Helping young children develop logical thinking early is crucial for their cognitive growth. But many parents may wonder how to introduce logic in a natural and fun way, especially when kids are young and eager to play. Fortunately, logic doesn’t have to be taught through textbooks or formal exercises. Instead, it can be gently introduced…
Going back to school can be tough, even in ordinary circumstances — but this has not been another ordinary summer vacation. No one could have prepared for the turn of events that closed out the school year for 2020. E-learning from home was quite the curveball, and brought with it feelings of confusion and frustration,…
One thing you should know about me: I’m a planner. I plan out meals, what the kids and I are wearing each day, and, most importantly, the direction in which I’d like to see my life go. And being a single mom never figured into any part of any of my plans. You know what…
