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Weekend Family-Fun Roundup
Publish On 2010-03-12 , 6:33 AM
St. Paddy’s Day is next Wednesday, but the celebrations start this weekend at the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade in uptown. In anticipation of the holiday activities, take a look at a little Leprechaun Lore on our spring page.
Fantasy and reality collide in the eclectic musical There’s a Monster in My Closet, presented by the nonprofit Playing for Others. And Curious George and his cohorts are in town for on-stage antics this weekend.
If your looking for a bargain, there are several spring consignment sales around town. The Harris YMCA Consignment Sale, will have thousands of items to peruse, but why stop there, there are a few others around town worth checking out.
For the little dancers out there, we are giving away tickets to Charlotte Ballet's production of Alice in Wonderland, and if you're making spring break plans, check out the latest listing of local spring break events.
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Chatroulette - NOT a Game for Kids
Publish On 2010-03-11 , 5:25 AM
 There's a new kid in town and he's far more dangerous than his other internet friends. Chatroulette is the latest cyber sensation and the Daily Post wants parents to beware, with a capital B. Anyone equipped with a video cam on their computer can do/say almost anything for viewers who happen to click on them. It's random, unfiltered 'chatting".
Unfortunately, it means there is no way to control content and thus protect children. Reports of nudity and just plain weirdness are rampant. Many viewers find it addictive. Of course, that raises another red flag for parents. Anything your child finds addictive on the internet is cause for concern. Moderation is the key in all things, except Chatroulette.
Schools are struggling with how to handle this new trend. Some educators prefer not to have to use filters for web sites, but rather discussing what is appropriate for online viewing and how to make good decisions with respect to online content. However, there is no way to edit anything on Chatroulette except to click "next" and move on. It's a frightening prospect.
Keeping up with what kids are doing and viewing online, who they "friend" and what they are texting can be exhausting. Often time kids have no real idea what they have been sent and quickly forward or re-send inappropriate content. Example - just this week a friend of my daughter's sent a text message about how much she loved her friends and all the fun things girls do together. Fortunately, I decided to read the text which included items such as "drinking beer" and "talking shit". Those are things that adults do, not middle school children. After confronting my daughter's friend, I realized her tears of confusion and sadness were real and I fully believed she had not read the entire message. Lesson learned for both the parent and the child.
Are you keeping up with your iGeneration child?
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Dressing For Success
Publish On 2010-03-10 , 8:47 AM
Some very determined men and women are making a difference to families in Charlotte. Through Dress For Success Charlotte, disadvantaged women are offered work clothes, career counseling and mentorship and move from poverty to self sufficiency.
This week the local chapter moves into its newly decorated, 5,000-square-foot boutique and career transformation center. After visiting the new digs, the Daily Post can testify this spot can transform women! And we all know, if women are successful, their children will succeed too. Nearly 70 percent of the women who visit Dress For Success are single mothers. In 2009 alone, the Charlotte chapter served over 500 women. That's a lot of families lifted from poverty!
Linda Kirby is a businesswoman with a busy schedule. However, she finds tremendous value in volunteering her time at Dress For Success. "It is so important to support working women," says the executive. She takes enormous pride in the new facility and what it will do for its clients' self esteem.
But, perhaps United Nations Director General Kofi Annan sums up this work best. "When women are fully involved, the benefits can be seen immediately: families are healthier; they are better fed; their income, savings and reinvestment go up." "And what is true of families is true of communities."
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Live Life With a K.I.S.S.
Publish On 2010-03-10 , 6:43 AM
This came to me while contemplating much-needed self-care moment. My daughter was happy, and work was going well, but my way of success was starting to take it's toll.
My way was doing, doing doing to get things done. Multi-tasking and lots of planning, but very little planning for down time. Very little time to re-energize and sustain this level of giving to all the important people and causes in my life.
I thought about how busy I'd gotten and how I needed to take time for myself. Walk the talk of life coaching and balance.
I took a figurative step away from my mind and a long, slow, deep breath - focusing on the out breath. As I stayed with my breath and began to relax I reminded myself that I needed to make this simple so it would feel like joy versus work.
That's when this acronym came to me, K.I.S.S. which usually means Keep It Simple Stupid. All the slow breathing and relaxing made me feel light and bright, so the usual K.I.S.S. acronym wasn't doing it for me. That's when the new one came to me: K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple & Sacred™. It reminded me to keep it simple, but allowed me to bring in the heart-centered, feminine-mommy version of what I needed to do, be and model fro my daughter. Now, I make it my mantra to live and work by.
What would make this more valuable? To hear your thoughts on how you simplify your life and create simple, sacred moments. Please share your comments below. And, feel free to make K.I.S.S.™ your mantra
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Parenting Tip of the Week
Publish On 2010-03-09 , 7:14 AM
 Remove stuffing from a crib bumper and repurpose as a window valence, or use the fabric to make small pillows that match decor .
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Maternal Mortality Rates Jump in US
Publish On 2010-03-09 , 7:08 AM
How can this be true? The Daily Post is surprised that with all the leading edge technologies, medicines and practices in our country, this statistic is on the rise. Then again, cesarean births, obesity and high blood pressure increases are contributing factors to maternal mortality.
State rankings show North Carolina receiving an unsatisfactory grade with respect to this health concern. "It's unacceptable," says Dr Mark Chassin, of the Joint Commission. We think so too! Should we put a ban on "scheduled" cesarean births that are planned for convenience, not for medical concerns? Should physicians have more options and suggestions in terms of treatment for obese women who plan to become pregnant?
Something has to be done to reverse this trend. The cost to a family is much more than financial. What child wants to be brought into this world without a mother?
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International Women's Day
Publish On 2010-03-08 , 5:17 AM
"The time has come," announced Barbra Streisand at last night's Oscars, as the first woman to ever win an Oscar for Best Director, Kathryn Bigelow, made her way to the stage. What better way to usher in a new era in film and celebrate International Women's Day? The Daily Post is thrilled to recognize this holiday.
But, we celebrate women and moms all the time. Every month we post an inspiring mompreneur and every fall we host a special luncheon honoring working moms. Our Moms at Work event is a sellout every year and the October event is coming! Stay tuned as we update our web site with details of this year's event.
Speaking of our web site, Charlotte Parent is proud to announce a bronze award for CharlotteParent.com at this year's Parenting Publications Association awards ceremony. Our female-staffed editorial department works hard to bring quality information to all our readers and are thrilled to be recognized by our peers. There will be plenty of celebrating going on today at our office!
What are you doing to celebrate women?
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Mom-Tested
Publish On 2010-03-08 , 2:00 AM
As the mom of a thriving six-month-old, I have first-hand knowledge of what all those well-meaning moms meant when they said “it changes everything.” Having a baby means a schedule like none I’d ever experienced before — 4 a.m. wake-up calls, feedings, diapers, a new basket of dirty laundry, doctors appointments … I digress. In addition to the new schedule comes a lot of new stuff. I remember being pregnant, sitting in the floor of the guest room/soon-to-be baby’s room trying to figure out where to put it all.
Alas, “The Organized Mom: Simplify Life for You and Baby, One Step at a Time” by professional organizer Stacey Crew, is a book about how to organize your house, room by room, for the newest family member. Crew promotes her GOPACK method and teaches moms-to-be and new mothers how to Group Objects, Purge, Assign, Contain and Keep it up. Her book provides guidance on how to set up rooms, from the nursery to the kitchen, and includes lists of organizational supplies, checklists and step-by-step instructions to make space for baby.
Overall Crew’s tips are straightforward, practical and useful. She writes with a positive, tone, and realistically addresses organization— something new moms appreciate.
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Family-Fun Weekend Round-Up
Publish On 2010-03-05 , 4:00 AM
Calling all bargain hunters. It’s that time again to get out early and find a deal at a local consignment sale. For deals on children's toys, baby equipment and more, The Daily Post suggests hitting Kat’s Kids Sale or the Holy Comforter Weekday School Sale this weekend. After finding a steal or two, make plans to attend attend the Southern Spring Show to get ideas on how to create a great outdoor fun area for the family.
Celebrate the the joys of reading and the power of imagination through books, and meet some special characters at Book Blast. A classic fairytale is brought to life by North Carolina Dance Theatre’s ballet performance of Cinderella. For more event ideas, go to our Calendar page.
In anticipation of spring, we are giving away tickets to the races at the Queen's Cup Steeplechase, and if you're making vacation plans, check out the latest travel shorts for some destination ideas.
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More Awareness, Less Bullying
Publish On 2010-03-04 , 5:19 AM
Don't you love it when you read about campaigns and programs that work? A new study says anti-bullying campaigns have shown positive results.The percentage of children being bullied has dropped dramatically and experts are attributing it to more awareness by schools, parents and kids. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program has been implemented in thousands of schools across the country with positive results.
The Daily Post wants to know if your child's school follows this program. If not, what is its policy? Do you talk to your kids about bullying? It can mean very different things. For some children, it is intimidation, physical violence and verbal threats. But there are also "hidden" forms of bullying, particularly with girls. Our associate editor Lee McCracken wrote an insightful piece about how some girls, particularly of middle school age, use friendship as a form of bullying. Excluding others, sending hurtful text messages and posting harmful feelings online are also forms of bullying.
Statisitcs unfortunately indicate that many children who commit suicide have been victims of bullying. Parents who hear stories of ten year olds who hang themselves are shocked and heartbroken and left wondering how children can be so cruel. It is true. But as this latest study indicates, that trend is changing, and for the good.
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Weekend Family-Fun Roundup
Publish On 2010-03-12 , 6:33 AM
St. Paddy’s Day is next Wednesday, but the celebrations start this weekend at the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade in uptown. In anticipation of the holiday activities, take a look at a little Leprechaun Lore on our spring page.
Fantasy and reality collide in the eclectic musical There’s a Monster in My Closet, presented by the nonprofit Playing for Others. And Curious George and his cohorts are in town for on-stage antics this weekend.
If your looking for a bargain, there are several spring consignment sales around town. The Harris YMCA Consignment Sale, will have thousands of items to peruse, but why stop there, there are a few others around town worth checking out.
For the little dancers out there, we are giving away tickets to Charlotte Ballet's production of Alice in Wonderland, and if you're making spring break plans, check out the latest listing of local spring break events.
Comments (0)
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Chatroulette - NOT a Game for Kids
Publish On 2010-03-11 , 5:25 AM
There's a new kid in town and he's far more dangerous than his other internet friends. Chatroulette is the latest cyber sensation and the Daily Post wants parents to beware, with a capital B. Anyone equipped with a video cam on their computer can do/say almost anything for viewers who happen to click on them. It's random, unfiltered 'chatting".
Unfortunately, it means there is no way to control content and thus protect children. Reports of nudity and just plain weirdness are rampant. Many viewers find it addictive. Of course, that raises another red flag for parents. Anything your child finds addictive on the internet is cause for concern. Moderation is the key in all things, except Chatroulette.
Schools are struggling with how to handle this new trend. Some educators prefer not to have to use filters for web sites, but rather discussing what is appropriate for online viewing and how to make good decisions with respect to online content. However, there is no way to edit anything on Chatroulette except to click "next" and move on. It's a frightening prospect.
Keeping up with what kids are doing and viewing online, who they "friend" and what they are texting can be exhausting. Often time kids have no real idea what they have been sent and quickly forward or re-send inappropriate content. Example - just this week a friend of my daughter's sent a text message about how much she loved her friends and all the fun things girls do together. Fortunately, I decided to read the text which included items such as "drinking beer" and "talking shit". Those are things that adults do, not middle school children. After confronting my daughter's friend, I realized her tears of confusion and sadness were real and I fully believed she had not read the entire message. Lesson learned for both the parent and the child.
Are you keeping up with your iGeneration child?
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Dressing For Success
Publish On 2010-03-10 , 8:47 AM
Some very determined men and women are making a difference to families in Charlotte. Through Dress For Success Charlotte, disadvantaged women are offered work clothes, career counseling and mentorship and move from poverty to self sufficiency.
This week the local chapter moves into its newly decorated, 5,000-square-foot boutique and career transformation center. After visiting the new digs, the Daily Post can testify this spot can transform women! And we all know, if women are successful, their children will succeed too. Nearly 70 percent of the women who visit Dress For Success are single mothers. In 2009 alone, the Charlotte chapter served over 500 women. That's a lot of families lifted from poverty!
Linda Kirby is a businesswoman with a busy schedule. However, she finds tremendous value in volunteering her time at Dress For Success. "It is so important to support working women," says the executive. She takes enormous pride in the new facility and what it will do for its clients' self esteem.
But, perhaps United Nations Director General Kofi Annan sums up this work best. "When women are fully involved, the benefits can be seen immediately: families are healthier; they are better fed; their income, savings and reinvestment go up." "And what is true of families is true of communities."
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Live Life With a K.I.S.S.
Publish On 2010-03-10 , 6:43 AM
This came to me while contemplating much-needed self-care moment. My daughter was happy, and work was going well, but my way of success was starting to take it's toll.
My way was doing, doing doing to get things done. Multi-tasking and lots of planning, but very little planning for down time. Very little time to re-energize and sustain this level of giving to all the important people and causes in my life.
I thought about how busy I'd gotten and how I needed to take time for myself. Walk the talk of life coaching and balance.
I took a figurative step away from my mind and a long, slow, deep breath - focusing on the out breath. As I stayed with my breath and began to relax I reminded myself that I needed to make this simple so it would feel like joy versus work.
That's when this acronym came to me, K.I.S.S. which usually means Keep It Simple Stupid. All the slow breathing and relaxing made me feel light and bright, so the usual K.I.S.S. acronym wasn't doing it for me. That's when the new one came to me: K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple & Sacred™. It reminded me to keep it simple, but allowed me to bring in the heart-centered, feminine-mommy version of what I needed to do, be and model fro my daughter. Now, I make it my mantra to live and work by.
What would make this more valuable? To hear your thoughts on how you simplify your life and create simple, sacred moments. Please share your comments below. And, feel free to make K.I.S.S.™ your mantra
Comments (0)
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Parenting Tip of the Week
Publish On 2010-03-09 , 7:14 AM
Remove stuffing from a crib bumper and repurpose as a window valence, or use the fabric to make small pillows that match decor .
Comments (0)
|
Maternal Mortality Rates Jump in US
Publish On 2010-03-09 , 7:08 AM
How can this be true? The Daily Post is surprised that with all the leading edge technologies, medicines and practices in our country, this statistic is on the rise. Then again, cesarean births, obesity and high blood pressure increases are contributing factors to maternal mortality.
State rankings show North Carolina receiving an unsatisfactory grade with respect to this health concern. "It's unacceptable," says Dr Mark Chassin, of the Joint Commission. We think so too! Should we put a ban on "scheduled" cesarean births that are planned for convenience, not for medical concerns? Should physicians have more options and suggestions in terms of treatment for obese women who plan to become pregnant?
Something has to be done to reverse this trend. The cost to a family is much more than financial. What child wants to be brought into this world without a mother?
Comments (0)
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International Women's Day
Publish On 2010-03-08 , 5:17 AM
"The time has come," announced Barbra Streisand at last night's Oscars, as the first woman to ever win an Oscar for Best Director, Kathryn Bigelow, made her way to the stage. What better way to usher in a new era in film and celebrate International Women's Day? The Daily Post is thrilled to recognize this holiday.
But, we celebrate women and moms all the time. Every month we post an inspiring mompreneur and every fall we host a special luncheon honoring working moms. Our Moms at Work event is a sellout every year and the October event is coming! Stay tuned as we update our web site with details of this year's event.
Speaking of our web site, Charlotte Parent is proud to announce a bronze award for CharlotteParent.com at this year's Parenting Publications Association awards ceremony. Our female-staffed editorial department works hard to bring quality information to all our readers and are thrilled to be recognized by our peers. There will be plenty of celebrating going on today at our office!
What are you doing to celebrate women?
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Mom-Tested
Publish On 2010-03-08 , 2:00 AM
As the mom of a thriving six-month-old, I have first-hand knowledge of what all those well-meaning moms meant when they said “it changes everything.” Having a baby means a schedule like none I’d ever experienced before — 4 a.m. wake-up calls, feedings, diapers, a new basket of dirty laundry, doctors appointments … I digress. In addition to the new schedule comes a lot of new stuff. I remember being pregnant, sitting in the floor of the guest room/soon-to-be baby’s room trying to figure out where to put it all.
Alas, “The Organized Mom: Simplify Life for You and Baby, One Step at a Time” by professional organizer Stacey Crew, is a book about how to organize your house, room by room, for the newest family member. Crew promotes her GOPACK method and teaches moms-to-be and new mothers how to Group Objects, Purge, Assign, Contain and Keep it up. Her book provides guidance on how to set up rooms, from the nursery to the kitchen, and includes lists of organizational supplies, checklists and step-by-step instructions to make space for baby.
Overall Crew’s tips are straightforward, practical and useful. She writes with a positive, tone, and realistically addresses organization— something new moms appreciate.
Comments (0)
|
Family-Fun Weekend Round-Up
Publish On 2010-03-05 , 4:00 AM
Calling all bargain hunters. It’s that time again to get out early and find a deal at a local consignment sale. For deals on children's toys, baby equipment and more, The Daily Post suggests hitting Kat’s Kids Sale or the Holy Comforter Weekday School Sale this weekend. After finding a steal or two, make plans to attend attend the Southern Spring Show to get ideas on how to create a great outdoor fun area for the family.
Celebrate the the joys of reading and the power of imagination through books, and meet some special characters at Book Blast. A classic fairytale is brought to life by North Carolina Dance Theatre’s ballet performance of Cinderella. For more event ideas, go to our Calendar page.
In anticipation of spring, we are giving away tickets to the races at the Queen's Cup Steeplechase, and if you're making vacation plans, check out the latest travel shorts for some destination ideas.
Comments (0)
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More Awareness, Less Bullying
Publish On 2010-03-04 , 5:19 AM
Don't you love it when you read about campaigns and programs that work? A new study says anti-bullying campaigns have shown positive results.The percentage of children being bullied has dropped dramatically and experts are attributing it to more awareness by schools, parents and kids. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program has been implemented in thousands of schools across the country with positive results.
The Daily Post wants to know if your child's school follows this program. If not, what is its policy? Do you talk to your kids about bullying? It can mean very different things. For some children, it is intimidation, physical violence and verbal threats. But there are also "hidden" forms of bullying, particularly with girls. Our associate editor Lee McCracken wrote an insightful piece about how some girls, particularly of middle school age, use friendship as a form of bullying. Excluding others, sending hurtful text messages and posting harmful feelings online are also forms of bullying.
Statisitcs unfortunately indicate that many children who commit suicide have been victims of bullying. Parents who hear stories of ten year olds who hang themselves are shocked and heartbroken and left wondering how children can be so cruel. It is true. But as this latest study indicates, that trend is changing, and for the good.
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