How to keep kids on a schedule and routine
Patty Maxwell on Talk Pittsburgh giving tips on back-to-school schedules and routines.
HOW TO NAVIGATE YOUR CHILD'S FIRST STEPS INTO DAYCARE
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.
THE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES OF SAYING "YES" TO A "YES DAY"
Patty Maxwell, from Engage Kidz, was here to talk more about the pluses and negatives of telling your kids "yes" to a "Yes Day."
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOUR KID TO RETURN HOME FROM SCHOOL FOR THE SUMMER
Patty Maxwell is sharing some ways parents of collegiate students can manage the transition of their kids returning home from college for the summer.
TIPS TO HELP TAME SIBLING RIVALRY
Our parenting expert, Patty Maxwell, stopped by to talk more about sibling rivalries and what you can do to tame them.
EASY WAYS TO GET BACK TO THE BASICS WITH YOUR KIDS
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.
HOW TO MAINTAIN SOME SENSE OF ORDER IN OUR HOMES
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.
EXPLAINING THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEERING AND HELPING OTHERS IN NEED
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.
TACKLING TOUGH TOPICS WITH YOUR KIDS
Patty Maxwell, with Engage Kidz, joined us to help us navigate some of those tricky conversations with our kids.
PARENTS SAY KIDS AT TEXAS PRESCHOOL WERE GIVEN "SLEEPY STICKERS"
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.
GETTING KIDS OUT TO EXPLORE THE NEIGHBORHOODS
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.
SURVIVING PERSISTENT KIDS
Patty Maxwell, from Engage Kidz, shared a survival guide for parents with persistent kids.
GETTING KIDS ON A BACK TO SCHOOL SLEEP SCHEDULE
Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz, is back for Back To School Week. She's got some important tips for helping everyone in the household get back on a healthy sleep schedule.
ANXIETY IN CHILDREN
Patty Maxwell, the founder of Engage Kidz, was here to talk about how that influences their behaviors and the best way for parents to respond.
NAVIGATING DIFFERENT PARENTING STYLES
Patty Maxwell from Engage Kidz joins Mikey and Heather to talk about how parenting styles have changed and how we navigate what works.
HOW TO STOP YELLING
Every parent ends up losing their calm, but constant yelling won't improve the situation. We shared tips on how to dial it down with Patty Maxwell.
HEALING YOUR INNER CHILD
Patty Maxwell, the founder of Engage Kidz, joined us to share her thoughts on a style parenting that is embracing a unique style of parenting, focusing on free play.
FAMILY MATTERS: REGULATING EMOTIONS
Patty Maxwell with Engage Kidz, was here to talk about why teaching children how to regulate their emotions is so important.
HELPING KIDS THROUGH THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Patty Maxwell, the founder of Engage Kidz LLC, joined us to give families tips on how to handle the holiday season.
FAMILY MATTERS: SIBLING HACK
"Sibling Hack" has gone viral on TikTok. Some parents in the comments were excited to try it out, while others weren't sure it would work with their family. Patty Maxwell from Engage Kidz stopped by to talk about this system.
FAMILY MATTERS: HOW PARENTS SHOULD HANDLE HALLOWEEN
Patty Maxwell, the founder of Engage Kidz, has some tips on how parents should handle the spooky holiday.
BACK TO SCHOOL: TIPS TO BUYING SCHOOL SUPPLIES, PLANNING LUNCHES AND SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES
Patty Maxwell from Engage Kidz joined Talk Pittsburgh to share tips on how to make it as smooth as possible to buy school supplies, plan lunch and go shopping for clothes.
FAMILY MATTERS: ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR
Patty Maxwell from Engage Kidz is here to talk about tips on the right way to encourage positive behavior, teach new skills and improve the quality of life for your children.
DON'T LET THE KIDS DRIVE YOU CRAZY! DISCIPLINE TIPS FROM PATTY
Are the kids getting crazy yet? Do you feel yourself losing your temper, or struggling with discipline? Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz, LLC, is here to offer some tips that you can use no matter their age.
FAMILY MATTERS: TRANSITIONING FROM SCHOOL TO SUMMER
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.
Dealing with Tantrums
Every parent has to deal with a tantrum or a meltdown at some point. Patty Maxwell has some advice on how to get through them.
Preparing for Vacation
Host Heather Abraham of Talk Pittsburgh is talking with Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz LLC, about how to plan for family vacations with kids of any age group.