Homeschooling Classes in Pittsburgh

Homeschooling Classes in Pittsburgh

Homeschooling classes in Pittsburgh can seem hard to find. When I began homeschooling I was slightly intimidated by the thought of attending a homeschooling class or co-op. My initial thought was that there would be perfect moms there with perfect kids and that we would be out of place. Sometimes it still does feel that…
Brown Mamas’ List of Black Doctors in Pittsburgh

Finding Black doctors in Pittsburgh is like finding a needle in a haystack. Or so it may seem. Just about every week a mom post in the Pittsburgh Brown Mamas Facebook group and ask “Does anyone know of a Black doctor”? It’s been years in the making, but I finally am getting it done. Check…
Dinosaurs are at The Zoo + A Pittsburgh Zoo Giveaway

Dinosaurs are at the Pittsburgh Zoo! There are so many things to do in Pittsburgh this summer. If your kids are like mine, at least one of them has gone through the ‘dinosaur phase.’ I have three boys, so I’m very familiar with this prehistoric phase where my boys wanted me to buy every dinosaur…
Free Ways to Have Fun in Pittsburgh This Summer

Finding free things to do in Pittsburgh this summer is at the top of my momlife agenda right now. Summer camp ain’t what it used to be. No more one and done camp registrations. If your summer plans look anything like my family’s, you’re piecing camps and activities together, like you’re doing a mega puzzle…
Places to Get Breastfeeding Support in Pittsburgh + A Giveaway

I didn’t know I needed breastfeeding support. My mom breastfed me so I assumed it would be easy. I thought getting my baby to latch on, producing a plethora of breast milk and soothing my baby just like the women do in those pastel colored hospital brochures they give you at the hospital would be. …
Events Offering Free School Supplies in Pittsburgh

It’s August and events offering free school supplies are ramping up all over Pittsburgh as kids prepare to head back to school later this month. You can trust Brown Mamas to always have your back. Here is a listing of events, festivals and organizations offering free school supplies to kids and families throughout the…
Brown Mamas’ Guide to Halloween Activities in Pittsburgh

There are tons of Halloween activities in Pittsburgh for families to enjoy. From fall festivals to Halloween magic shows and ghost stories, there is something on this list for every family to enjoy during this spooky, fall season. So, if you’re searching for Halloween activities in Pittsburgh or a list of Fall Festivals here in Pittsburgh,…
A Black Mom’s Guide to Homeschooling in Pittsburgh

Homeschooling is by far one of the best decisions I’ve made for my family. It has enabled me to become the patient and hands-on parent that I’ve always wanted to become. More importantly, I’m no longer unsure whether my children are getting the education they deserve. The even greater news is, homeschooling in Pittsburgh…
Things to Do in Pittsburgh with Teens & Tweens

The older your kids get the harder it is to find things to do in Pittsburgh with them. They’re less likely to want to the visit the museum or science center. In fact, if your kid is anything like my 14-year-old son, it’s hard enough just keeping their attention. But, if you’re a mom like…
16 Ways to Give Your Kids the Best Pittsburgh Summer Ever

Instead of spending hours on Google searching for keywords like “activities for kids in the Pittsburgh region” or “Pittsburgh summer camps,” just go to the Summer16 website. Bottom-line, every parent hopes to get one thing from their kid’s summer vacation: memories. During summer vacation in Pittsburgh, us parents just want our kids to have tons…