Frozen Yogurt Peach Popsicles Recipe
There’s nothing like a cool, refreshing treat during the hot months of summer.
Author: Charlotte Parent
Fit Family Challenge Events
Get out with your family to these events and earn bonus points in the Fit Family Challenge.
Quick Workout Tips For Moms On The Go
Tummy-flattening, core-strengthening moves you can do anytime, anywhere.
Fit Family Challenge Fitness Classes
Try something new at one of our free Fit Family Challenge fitness classes, May 1-June 26.
Charlotte Parent Wins Two Awards in Annual PMA Competition
Charlotte Parent magazine won two awards in Parenting Media Association's 2016 editorial and design competition.
Spring Allergies: Tips To Survive The Season
Dr. Maeve O’Connor from Allergy Asthma & Immunology Relief of Charlotte answers your questions about Spring allergies.
Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farms in the NC Mountains
Head for the hills of Western North Carolina to find farm-fresh Christmas trees.
ABC Family's '25 Days of Christmas' 2015 Schedule Announced
The full lineup of ABC Family's "25 Days of Christmas,' kicking off Dec. 1.
6 Easy Ways to Make More Time for Reading
Ideas for squeezing in reading with your child, even with busy schedules.
Rock and Read 5K in Plaza Midwood
Lace up Sept. 19 for the Rock and Read 5K Walk/Run to support Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
Lend a Hand at Lake Wylie Clean-up
Join Surfrider Foundation of Charlotte to help clean up the shores of Lake Wylie, Sept. 19.
Have a Heart Tutoring Students
Heart Math Tutoring is making moves to reduce the number of students performing below grade level in math.
GPS, On Stands Now
Our annual guide for navigating family life in Charlotte.
5 Fun + Easy Ways to Give Back This Summer Thanks to #SummerShareCLT
SHARE Charlotte's summer campaign, #summershareCLT, encourages families to donate goods to nonprofits.
Making the Case for a Gentler C-section
Hospitals are taking steps to create a more natural birthing environment in the operating room.
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
Common signs and treatments for SPD.
Women's Impact Fund Awards Grants to Benefit Local Kids
Five local nonprofits received a combined $382,000 to address critical community needs thanks to the Women's Impact Fund.
How to Make the Most of your Trip to the Farmers' Market
Follow these how-to's to make the most of your trip to the farmers market.
Catwalk to Camp Supports Children with Autism
Friends of the Autism Society of North Carolina, parents, and individuals with autism strut the catwalk May 14 at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery.
NexGen Mint: New Program for Teens at the Mint Museum
A new program for teens at The Mint Museum.
Best Travel Apps for Families On-the-Go
Keep takeoff tantrums and road trip quarrels at bay with one of these handy travel apps.
Travel Hacks For On-The-Go Moms
Use these tips to keep your traveling woes at bay.
3 Eco-Friendly Apps to Help You Go Green
Feel like going green this spring? Get started with these apps.
Climbing to New Heights at Brookstone School
Brookstone School students are growing green thumbs thanks to their new urban garden.
New Cowfish Burger Benefits Local Charity
In April, Cowfish will donate $5 from every sale of the Motor Keeps Going burger to A Child's Place.
Mark Your Calendar for No Kid Hungry Event April 15
Call the sitter and make plans to attend Charlotte's Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry April 15.
Menu Makeover at Great Wolf Lodge Concord
You can now feel better about the food choices being served to your kids at Great Wolf Lodge.
Parents Beware: Toddler Snacks and Meals Too High in Salt and Sugar
Studies find that packaged toddler foods often have high sodium and sugar levels.
Snack Attack: Healthy Options for When Hunger Strikes
Swap one of these healthy snacks to satiate those cravings.
Raising Independent Spirits
Small steps towards independence at an early age help promote confidence and self-determination
The Produce Box Brings Fresh to Your Doorstep
The Produce Box is helping Charlotte get healthy with doorstep deliveries of fresh produce.
James Ford Leads Way for Teachers
James Ford, 2014 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, has been appointed Teacher Advisory Committee chair.
Teen Tech Week at Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries March 8-14
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library invites teens to explore, create and share the world of technology during Teen Tech Week, March 8-14.
FDA Approves New HPV Vaccine
New Gardasil vaccine protects against five more HPV types than the previous vaccine.
Things to Consider Before Bringing a Puppy into Your Home
The decision doesn't have to be an overwhelming one.
Charlotte Parent Wins Three Awards in Annual PMA Competition
Charlotte Parent magazine won three awards in Parenting Media Association's 2015 editorial and design competition, presented at the annual three-day conference held this year in Baltimore, Maryland, Feb. 27-March 1.
Do the Dash for Down Syndrome
Put a little spring in your step with a family walk or run in the 3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome happening March 21.
Partnership Pushes Love of Reading to Charlotte Schools
OrthoCarolina and Promising Pages are helping to increase local kids' love of reading.
3 Family-Friendly Albums Awarded Grammy Nominations
For the next time you're trying to get baby to sleep or wishing for an impromptu get up and groove mix.
Bold Music Summer Camp Prepares Teens for the Music Industry
Bold Music teaches teens what it takes to be a recording artist, producer and sound engineer.
Three New Charlotte Charter Schools Approved to Open in Fall 2015
Three new charter schools have been given the green light from to open in the fall of 2015.
Thomas Davis: A Carolina Panther Player's Perfect Day
Here's how Carolina Pathers' linebacker Thomas Davis likes to spend a day off the field with his family.
4 Free Apps for Good Health
Keep your family's fitness in check with these free mobile apps.
2015-16 CMS Magnet Schools Lottery Open
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools online School Options Lottery is open through Jan. 26 at 10 p.m.
Hands-on History for Home-Schoolers
With the number of families choosing to home-school on the rise, local venues are providing special programs for the home-school community. Home-school students can open up a historical treasure trove through Historic Latta Plantation's Traveling Trunks program. The trunks contain…
Time to Change Tutors?
Consider these things before you call it quits.
4 Ideas for Indoor Exercise
Incorporate a few of these fun exercises into your family's daily routine to keep active on frosty days better spent inside.
Tics in Kids and What to Do About Them
The answer may surprise you.
Sky Zone: New Indoor Trampoline Park Opens in Pineville
The city that knows a little something about Air Jordan has landed another indoor trampoline park.
Go Retro for the Holidays: 15 Classic Toys + Games Kids Will Love
Classic toys that were favorites ages ago and will be adored for years to come.
