Your guide to summer fun throughout the Charlotte area. Find the cool places to splash, swim and float, plus best bets for stops on the Lynx Blue Line extension, three budget-friendly mountain getaways and where to find fireworks and Fourth of July festivities.

The Abbreviated Family Vacation
Four-night excursions that work better for tweens and teens.

The COVID-19 Legacy
How will this generation- defining event affect our children?

FOOD & FITNESS
How to stay fit with a child in tow.

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A therapeutic riding center in Clover, South Carolina..

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Emberglow
A new Lake Lure-area campsite and outdoor resort..

A Teenager in Love 
How to navigate your teen’s first romance.

See It Through
Helping kids stick to commitments.

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Scale a rock wall, ride a zipline, or paddle a kayak at the U.S. National Whitewater Center..

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Local experts share healthy changes you can make at home.

PARK THE PLOW How snowplow parenting can hinder a child’s success..

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Charlotte's November issue featuring making a case for adoption, preparing for the holidays and parents who are making a difference.

Age-Appropriate Halloween Costumes Making the call for costumes, from scary to silly, Fall Festivals Across the State 14 festivals that showcase N.C. culture, place and enthusiasm...

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Making menu choices
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Ideas to keep children active when they just aren’t into athletics

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The Magic of Family CampImmerse yourself in adventure and play without distractions

Start the new year creating new healthy habits, from how to know where to go for bruises, breaks and bump ups to how the Trump tax code may impact your family finances, plus must-see shows coming in 2019.

A guide to making it a merry holiday season with the family, plus top toys — tried and tested — for the kids in your life, plus how to secure a sitter during the hustle and bustle and the big list of ski slopes within a day's drive of Charlotte.

Where to see Santa, tree lightings and parades to kick off the holiday season, plus how to create harmony as a parenting team and a look at classic toys from the 1980s that are making a comeback on kids' wish lists.

From 31 Ways to Have a Howling Halloween and the big list of pumpkin patches and corn mazes, the October issue is your go-to to finding family fun in Charlotte this October. And don't miss the feature on how to put scary dreams to bed for any who have nighttime frights.

Meet two moms who launched a new business with infants in tow, plus four nearby getaways for moms to recharge and relax, 5 must-do fall festivals in the Queen City and our monthly calendar filled with ideas to get out and about with your family this month.

Get ready for the new school year with expert advice on how to guide your child to the sweet spot of independence, what first-time kindergarten parents can expect to see change in their kids, plus our picks for superhero school tools and the monthly calendar filled with ideas for family fun to round out the summer.

From favorite places to get a sweet treat to summer camps, we present the 2018 Charlotte Parent Readers' Favorites — from parents for parents — plus questions to ask before choosing a daycare, how to put an end to all-nighters with your baby, and a roundup of spring festivals and outdoor movies and music.

From getting fit as a family to culinary lessons for kids of all ages, plus how to pack the perfect spring picnic and not-to-miss family friendly spring festivals in Charlotte, Charlotte Parent's April issue if filled with good ideas to kick off spring.

From 31 ways to explore Carolina coastal towns to single-parent travel tips and cities for families that love music, we present our annual travel issue. Plus local Easter egg hunts, on-stage performances for families, and where to find spring consignment sales.

The Teen Dating Game
What to love and when to worry in a social-media infused world


Molly Grantham
The award-winning news anchor opens up about parenthood and following life as it leads 

Summer Camp: Ninja-Warrior Style
Obstacle-course programs instill persistence, resilience and confidence in kids

Kick off the new year with our healthy families issue. Get the lowdown on the vitamins kids need to thrive, plus how to parent a perfectionist and the parent's survival guide to puberty. 

It's our holiday issue! See our picks for toys for every kid on your list, plus holiday experiences in Charlotte, holiday performances and parades, and family-friendly party games to ring in the new year.

Meet five local parents making an impact in the lives of kids, and what to do when family traditions clash, plus what to do about cyberbullies, holiday light extravaganzas in N.C., Santa sightings, parades and more holiday happenings.

From pumpkin patches to corn mazes, fairs and festivals, and ideas for fall road trips with the family, this is your guide to fall family fun. And be sure to read the feature on Mean Moms and how to play play nice with other parents.

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