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Benefits Of The All-Boy All-Girl Class
Educators are always looking for the best ways to help students learn.
What Type Of Preschool Fits your Family
Know the options to help find the best fit for your family
4 Tips To Help Your 'Child With Special Needs'
See past the challenges to enjoy the possibilities
Growing A Giving Spirit In Children
You don’t need to wait until your kids are in middle school to help them develop a passion for community service.
3 Things That Can Happen When A Young Athlete Plays Through Pain
Spring sports practices begin soon.
Get To Know: Kaci Barbosa
Kaci Barbosa, along with her husband Renato Barbosa, owns Jade & May, a mobile bartending business. She is also a part-time interior design assistance and mom to their son Luca Barbosa.
How To Help Kids To Develop Positive Self-Worth
Helping kids develop positive self-worth
5 Fortnite Myths Every Parent Needs To Know
Does your child play Fortnite every day?
A Little Family Teamwork
In July, my sons Tyler and Chase came bouncing down the stairs screaming, Dad, youve got to see this!
9 Tips To Change Your Child's Screen Habits
Small changes can make a big difference
The Trump Tax Code
How the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may impact your family budget
How To Help Children Set And Achieve Goals
Helping children set and achieve goals
Ocracoke Island
Explore North Carolina’s most remote inhabited island
Party! On The Farm
It’s time to swap ‘I want a pony’ with ‘I want to paint a pony!’
Charlotte's Big-league Sports Entertainment
The Queen City Pro Sports Scene Offers Fun For All Ages
Charlotte Farmers Markets Worth A Visit
Shop Fresh, Local at These Area Markets
East Side Suburbia
Affordability and Amenities Draw Families to Settle East of Charlotte
Roll, Stroll And Explore
A Guide to Outdoor Activities in and Around Charlotte
Life West Of Charlotte
Where Old-time Charm and Contemporary Cool Coexist
Life Near the Lake
Just North of Charlotte, Four Towns Offer a Family-friendly Enclave
Making Moves
What Makes Charlotte a Great Place for Families
Let's Roll Get Bike-ready, Age By Age
Want to encourage a lifetime of fitness, fun and freedom? Bicycling offers all three and today’s young riders are safer than ever. Child fatalities from bike accidents have dropped 62 percent since 1999 according to U.S. government statistics.
Swap Toddler Screen Time For Face-to-face Time
Have you ever watched a toddler on a smart phone or tablet and been amazed by her ability to swipe, navigate and brilliantly figure out the educational tools? With good intentions, we place screens in front of toddlers, assuming that they can learn something when in fact, screens do not help young children develop their thinking skills.
Fort Mountain Fun Adventure Abounds In Chattahoochee National Forest
If your family is looking for a relaxing, outdoorsy getaway with plenty of awesome sightseeing, the 750,000- acre Chattahoochee National Forest in northern Georgia is the place to go. It spans Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and contains the Cohutta Wilderness area, which offers recreation for the whole family and accommodations for every family’s style.
City Chicks
Local Parents Dish on the Challenges - And Joys - of Keeping A Backyard Flock
Clearing the Clutter: Choosing Where to Donate
Most families do regular sweeps to get rid of outgrown clothes and toys — and most have favorite places to take donations.
Tricky Transitions: Helping Children Through Change
Whether it’s a best friend moving across the country, the addition of a new sibling, or the switch to a new school, change touches every child’s life.
What To Consider Before Using GPS To Track Your Kid
Sooner or later, most parents lose a kid — usually for only a few minutes.
Pursuing Your Passion
… Even in the Midst of Diaper Duty
Let It Go: 10 Things To Stop Worrying About
The pressure we put on ourselves as parents to get it right (whatever that means) can leave us bumping up against anxiety at every turn. Allowing our worries to intrude on our parenting practices, however, can backfire. Researchers at the University of Arizona found kids of over-involved parents had poorer coping skills and a greater sense of entitlement.