Letter from the Publisher: Charlotte Parent New Website Launch
Welcome to the new and improved CharlotteParent.com.
Author: Eve White
BackPACK to School
Backpack ideas for kids from preschool to high school.
A Happily-Ever-Afternoon at ImaginOn
Getting kids excited about going to the library this summer is easy with ImaginOn's interactive exhibit "Once Upon a Time ... Exploring the World of Fairy Tales."
Girls on the Run Empowers and Transforms
What do girls, smiles and running have in common? Girls on the Run.
Excited About the 2014 Fit Family Challenge
As we select our Spotlight Families and talk to our panel of wellness experts, we are getting excited about the 2014 Fit Family Challenge! Our new families will be introduced soon and start the rewarding work of starting a healthier…
Discover New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern is a charming riverfront town with plenty of things for kids and families to do, while learning a little about North Carolina history.
Nan and Byron’s: The Hot Spot for Family Food
The latest hot spot for families is located in Charlotte's Southend neighborhood.
16th Annual Moms@Work Event Supports Charlotte Family Housing
Charlotte Parent has selected Charlotte Family Housing as the charitable organization to receive a portion of the proceeds from its 16th annual Moms@Work event. Each year, Charlotte Parent chooses a local nonprofit organization to support, and chose Charlotte Family Housing…
Must-Do Zipline Trips for Tweens
From ziplines to rock climbing, ideas for summer adventure with your teen
Comedian Craig Shoemaker Has Daditude
Editor Eve White catches up with an old friend, comedian Craig Shoemaker. He shares his comic view on life as a husband and father to three boys in the primetime comedy special titled "Daditude," airing through December 2012 on Showtime
Family Travel: Lake Lure and Chimney Rock
Lake Lure and Chimney Rock are only two hours from Charlotte, an easy family getaway, and a welcome retreat.
Chef Dads Dish on Kids in the Kitchen
Meet three local chefs balancing the demanding non-stop pace of restaurant life with the full-time job of fatherhood.
Flat Rock, NC: The Refuge of Poets and Playwrights
Flat Rock is an easy family getaway that offers history, culture, open spaces and a chance to relax.
Green (Gift) Scene
Earth-friendly gift ideas.
Green Scene: Water Saving Tips and Green Products
Earth-friendly products to help make your life a little greener.
Wilmington, NC: Historic Port City Fun
The historic port city of Wilmington offers great eats and a variety of activities to keep everyone happy, with lots of fun for kids of all ages.
Saving Education
Parent community addresses CMS 2011-12 budget cuts.
Flying Biscuit Cafe Is for Breakfast Lovers
Flying Biscuit Cafe serves up big plates filled with creamy southern-style grits, chicken sausage and oven-roasted rosemary potatoes.
Artful Reads
Creative books to inspire kids to draw, paint and write.
Sweet Snow at Sugar Mountain
Sugar Mountain Resort boasts 20 slopes and trails for skiing and snowboarding at all levels.
Family Dining: Earth Fare Café
Earth Fare Café offers nutritious, organic meals fast.
Four Local Health Experts Balance Working and a Healthy Family
Charlotte health and fitness experts, Andre Hairston, Drs. Catherine and David Ohmstede and Alicia Fogerty, share how they keep their families fit.
Hometown Holiday Highlights
Charlotte families don’t need to go far to find lights, carriage rides and maybe a little snow for the holidays.
Green Scene - October
GreenScene. You've heard of the three R's – Reading, writing and 'rithmatic. Now get something that helps you with the eco-rs — recycle, reduce and reuse.
