Workshop For Fathers

Dare To Be The Best, a free, interactive workshop for fathers.  Participants will be supported in being the best parent they can be through father-child interaction, case management, education, and advocacy. Information about community resources, services and programs will be available.  The workshop will be held on six consecutive Wednesday evenings beginning May 1, 6:30–8 p.m. at Family Services’ Pottstown Office, 1976 East High Street, Pottstown. 

Pre-registration is required.  Registration deadline is Friday, April 26.

For more information or to register, contact Rob Gaskill at610-326-1610 ext. 239 or rgaskill@fsmontco.org.

Argument Over Parenting Leads To Pottstown Arson Fire

Location of Pottstown in Montgomery County (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

(Updated at 3 p.m.) POTTSTOWN, PA — A borough woman was arrested for setting fire to her own home Sunday night after an argument with her domestic partner over parenting techniques with their children caused the police to be called.

Cora Lee Sharp, 48, is charged with arson after starting a fire in the kitchen of the home the couple and their two adopted children share on the 900 block of Spruce Street, according to the Pottstown Police.

The Pottstown Fire Department was dispatched to the residence around 9:06 p.m. Sunday and found multiple fires burning on the property, said Fire Chief Richard Lengel.

After 22 minutes, the fires, which were isolated to Sharp’s property, were extinguished.

Read more: http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/20120828/NEWS01/120829459/argument-over-parenting-leads-to-pottstown-arson-fire-(video)&pager=full_story

Pittsburgh PA Ranks In Top 10 Best Cities For Babies

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Pennsylvania’s second city and only city on the list was Pittsburgh.  Facing stiff competition from Phoenix, Portland and Boston; Pittsburgh pulled out a number four ranking for Best City To Raise A Baby in the USA.   

The survey was found in Parents Magazine and was based on the following criteria: Child Care, Family Safety, Fun For You And Baby, Infant Health and Money Matters.  Pittsburgh achieved a number four ranking by getting no less than a B in any category!   

“Pediatric experts and mommy bloggers helped us determine 35 important factors for young families to consider when moving with baby. If info wasn’t readily available, we dug it up, calculating what your taxes will be, the odds of having a sex offender on your block, even the number of baby swings in the parks. We gave the 100 biggest U.S. cities a letter grade in five categories….”   

To view the survey click here http://www.parents.com/parenting/money/buy-a-house/the-10-best-cities-for-babies/?page=2