412 Kids parenting podcast

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A parent-directed podcast hosted by Post-Gazette Health writer Abby Mackey, centered around the well-being of Pittsburgh's youngest citizens.

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Episodes

Risk-taking v. ‘helicopter': Navigating parenting styles

Evidence — from experts and research — has plenty to say about why these parenting styles exist and which is most conducive to kids' long-term success.

Jun 26, 2024•40 min•Ep. 8

Using kindergarten screenings to build kids' skills

Kindergarten assessments can be a nerve-wracking time for kids, requiring careful presentation and preparation to build a nourishing mental foundation for the concept of “testing.” We look at how to make them more useful.

Jun 19, 2024•19 min•Ep. 7

Pittsburgh playgrounds for all: 'Everybody likes fun'

We slide headfirst into what makes a playground truly engaging — for all kids, regardless of abilities.

Jun 12, 2024•44 min•Ep. 6

Making your own baby food: Perks by the spoonful

Here's the thing: Baby food is easy to make. With the bounty of fresh produce approaching its seasonal peak and grocery store prices about 25% higher than before the pandemic, it just makes sense to scratch-craft meals for infants.

Jun 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 5

Scott Blasey on mindful (and musical) parenting

By night, The Clarks frontman might be on stage. By day, Scott Blasey's gig is Mr. Mom to three piano-playing daughters.

May 29, 2024•39 min•Ep. 4

Passing along Pittsburghese: To yinz or not to yinz?

Should parents teach their kids Pittsburghese? We talk to authors who (literally) wrote the book(s) on the topic, including a University of Pittsburgh professor of linguistics and a former resident and author of the kid-minded "Y is for Yinz."

May 22, 2024•27 min•Ep. 3

Gardening with kids: It's time to play in the dirt!

To find the middle ground between social media-worthy perfection and real-life frustration, three local experts offer thoughts on how to get started cultivating with kiddos on through the many, many reasons why we should.

May 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 2

Parenting tips from Charlotte Heyward-Wesley

Charlotte Heyward-Wesley, mother of Steelers Cameron and Connor, talks with Post-Gazette Health reporter Abby Mackey about raising a houseful of children — all of whom she instilled with a respect for others and a drive to do good.

May 08, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1

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