Best Parenting Advice of 2022
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ASK A MOM: Unsupervised bike rides, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and scheduling time to do nothing
Q: Hi, Molly. My 10-year-old son has started asking if he can ride his bike along the greenway by our house without a parent. When I was his age, my parents wouldn’t have blinked. But I just feel like the…
WEEKENDER: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is often called the "gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains," and it sees more than 11 million visitors each year. It’s home to Tennessee’s only ski resort and puts you just a few miles from Dollywood and the…
Where to Observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Charlotte
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta on January 15, 1929. Inspired by the teachings of Gandhi in seminary school, he later took up the same pulpit as his father and grandfather before him at Ebenezer Baptist Church…
Kid-Friendly Restaurants with Healthy Options
If your 2023 goals include eating healthier, check out these local restaurants with good-for-you options even the littlest family member will love. Many continue to offer curb-side pickup and delivery, so you can eat well no matter how hectic the…
ROOM WE LOVE: A Neurodivergent-Friendly Space
In my book Our Neurodivergent Journey, I write about how important it is for your home to accommodate your child’s needs. Kids need a space that elicits feelings of calmness but also leaves room for rambunctious behaviors. Our library allows…
Stress-Free Bedtimes
One of the biggest challenges we face as parents is sleep—making sure our children get enough of it and finding a little for ourselves along the way. In addition to helping parents keep their sanity, adequate sleep is a huge…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
TAKE A WINTER COOKING CLASS Cook a delicious seasonal meal with your kids at Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen on Saturday, January 7 at 10:30 a.m. The gluten-free menu includes Butternut Squash Risotto, Braised Chicken, and Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting. The…
THE PINT-SIZED FOODIE: An introduction to Los Chamos
Each month, our 9-year-old resident foodie visits a different Charlotte-area restaurant that’s kid-friendly—but not a kid-topia. He orders something he’s never tried before and reports back with his recommendations for kids and their parents. Here is his review of Los…
Where to Ski, Snowboard, and Tube Near North Carolina
Warm up this winter on a family skiing, snowboarding or snowtubing trip just a short drive away.
PARENT TO KNOW: Molly Carroll
Molly Carroll's family has made a festive splash on their Plaza Midwood street during the holiday season for the last several years. And each year their yard on Wilhelmina Avenue draws a bigger crowd. When she’s not spreading inflatable holiday…
LILY BAKES: Pomegranate Pound Cakes
Lily Barnes is our 11-year-old resident kid baker. Each month she shares an original recipe that kids can make at home with their parents, plus a few behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to make your treat extra special. Here is Lily’s…
Ways to Keep Kids Busy During Winter Break
"It’s Beginning to Look at Lot Like Christmas" was first written over 70 years ago. In the decades since, parents have agreed upon one thing: Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again. What about all those…
Holiday Takeout Options Around Charlotte 2022
From party plates to full roast beef dinners
ASK A MOM: Holiday stress and how to give back this season
Q: Hi, Molly. I have four kids under age 10, and I feel like I have nothing fun to offer them. All I do is yell at them to pick up their toys or hurry up and get ready for…
HOLIDAY WEEKENDER: Durham
Your kids may be too young to watch the R-rated 1987 movie “Bull Durham” before a visit to Bull City, but they’ll still appreciate the sights and sounds of Durham. Restaurants, markets, and shops are within walking distance of the…
Charlotte's Museum of Illusions: What to Know
The new Museum of Illusions opens Friday, December 9th. Adults and kids will enjoy the mind-bending hijinks created by mirrors, lights, and depth perception challenges.
GUIDE: Christmas Light Displays in Charlotte
Free Light Displays by Families Harbin Family Christmas Lights 10223 Summer House Ct.2 Dec. 1-31 Donations go to Make-A-Wish Central & Western Carolina Queen Family Christmas 3943 Black Sycamore Dr. Nov. 23-Dec. 25 Benefits Charlotte Rescue Mission and Bethany’s Butterflies.…
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: 2022
It’s that time again, so we caught up with our resident expert Dan Weiss, owner of Harper & Skyler’s Toys & Sweets, to find out which items have been flying off his shelves this season. Our gift guide also includes…
Elf On The Shelf Is Back!
Last month, we asked readers for their feelings on Elf on the Shelf. 15% of you think it's fun, 34% find it fun for the first few days, and a whopping 52% of you consider it your holiday nightmare. So…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
STROLL DOWN GINGERBREAD LANE Visit The Ballantyne Hotel from December 1-26 to see Gingerbread Lane. The annual holiday baking event features novice and professional bakers who compete in this gingerbread house contest. Families can also enjoy hot cocoa and festive…
