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12 Must-Do Holiday Experiences
Get into the spirit with the family at these holly-jolly events throughout the area.
Vacation Accommodations: House Or Hotel?
Hotels and short-term rentals each offer pros and cons for family getaways. A mom and grandmother who travel with kids share their insights.
Time To Ditch The Smartphone Contract
Building strong digital citizens does not begin with a smartphone contract
Get To Know: Ejona Angjeli-Liberti
Ejona Angjeli-Liberti is the network deployment and operations lead at Google Fiber in Charlotte.
Untangling The Entitlement Trap
How to raise grateful, gracious kids
The Introverted Child
Helping a quiet child bloom
The Mompreneur Phenomenon
5 stay-at-home moms using talents and hobbies to craft home businesses
Reclaiming The Weekend
Set a family rhythm that works.
Neighbors Make A Difference
If you watch any TV sitcoms, you’ve seen annoying neighbors characterized: Mr. Roper from “Three's Company”; Ned Flanders from “The Simpsons”; and Kimmie Gibbler from “Full House” to name just a few. Many of us can relate to these sitcom neighbors because we’ve had at least one annoying neighbor in our lives. An annoying neighbor may be nosy, inappropriate or just always around. I’m sure some people think my wife and I are annoying neighbors because our chocolate Labrador Dawson has a bark that can be heard from space.
Chinese Lantern Festival Dazzles At Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Chinese Lantern Festival Dazzles At Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Get To Know: Mandy Drakeford
Mandy Drakeford is the senior vice president of development at The Levine Museum of the New South. She is Mom to Winston, 3, and Wyatt, 10 months, and lives with her husband Antione Drakeford in Huntersville.
3 Must-Visit North Carolina Mountain Towns
3 Must-Visit North Carolina Mountain Towns
‘Savage' Focus And A Little Bonding Besides
‘Savage’ Focus And A Little Bonding Besides
Summer 2018 Our Picks
Summer 2018 Our Picks
Get Smart On Water Safety
Get Smart On Water Safety
Get To Know: Matt Chapman
Dr. Matt Chapman with his wife Jenny Chapman and their two children: Trey, 6, and Ellie Rose, 4.
The Technology Two-Step And Kids
I recently went to my kids’ school to have lunch with each of my boys. When it was time to sit down with my third grader, he introduced me to his “girlfriend.” It was my first time meeting her. One of the first things she asked me was whether or not I was “funny like Tyler?” Tyler is my older son. He jumped in before I could respond, answering, “Oh yeah. He’s funny on TV every day.” His girlfriend excitedly asked, “Oh, you have you own YouTube Channel?”
Exceeding Expectations
Consistency and patience pay off.
Stepping Stones
Guiding children toward independence.
How Family-To-Family Support Makes A Difference
How family-to-family support makes a difference
Get to Know: Julianne McCollum
Julianne McCollum is the principal and “head quack” at Yellow Duck Marketing. She is married to Tim McCollum, and they have one adopted son, Mateo, who is 1.
Secrets To Raising Self-Driven Kids
Guiding your child to the sweet spot of independence.
Stepping Up To Kindergarten
It’s more than just ABCs.
Explore The Differences Of St. Simons And Cumberland Islands
There are well over a dozen prominent barrier islands off the coast of Georgia, and they come in all shapes, sizes and personalities.
Make The Nutcracker' A Family Tradition
Tips for sharing a magical family experience.
Holiday Goals: Reconnect With Your Family
Ideas to enjoy the holidays that build family bonds.
Bringing Home Baby: Let A Postpartum Care Specialist Help
Corey Engmann never considered hiring a postpartum doula until she learned she was expecting twins.
How To Find Balance And Fairness For Siblings Of Kids With Special Needs
Finding balance and fairness for siblings of kids with special needs
#Homeclt Exhibition Brings Charlotte History To Life
A Multiyear, Multimedia Exploration of Charlotte Neighborhoods
South Carolina's Southern Charm
Why Families Are Putting Down Roots Just Across the State Line