As the end of summer draws near, so does the end of vacations, making the long stretch of school days ahead seem rather bleak. But you don’t have to wait until winter break for a family getaway. Many schools have teacher workdays scheduled for mid to late October, making for a nice long weekend.
Sushi is a hard sell for most kids, but Sushi 101-Noodle Sushi Bar, tucked away in the Shops at Woodlawn Road, came highly recommended by friends, so we decided to give it a try and "noodle" reassured us that our son would find something other than sushi on the menu.
From neo-natal to nursing, these products have the new mom (and dad) covered for the first year.
Charlotte Parent contest fills Levine Children's Hospital with uplifting works of art.
So many times I have uttered these two words and wanted to stand behind them. Whether it was on a home improvement project gone seriously wrong (all you DIYers know what I’m talking about) or while writing a story where the blank page stared back at me, I have longed for the guilt-free conscience needed to abandon all obstacles and just walk away from a challenge.
My son Crawford loves Japanese anime cartoons. I restrict them, because I think these battle cartoons promote fighting to solve problems. Thus ensued our own family battle. ...
In every family there are needs that must be nurtured: educational, social, emotional and spiritual. In a family with a child who has a disability, spiritual fulfillment and communal worship needs might be neglected.
I am writing this letter from the N.C. Mountains while on a relaxing mini-vacation with my husband, Chip, and son, Crawford. Ha! That is an oxymoron. Has any mother ever really had a "relaxing vacation" with kids?
We arrived a little late on a Tuesday night at Big Daddy’s Burger Bar on East Boulevard, Frank Scibelli’s new Dilworth dining spot, and found ourselves with a 20-minute wait.
Linville Falls, a two-hour drive from Charlotte, is a beautiful mountain area just off the Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. 221), near many attractions suitable for kids.
With more hotels adding kids’ programs these days, we took a look at some super destinations with children in mind. Here are our top choices for island family resorts with Kids Clubs that pass the test!
John Fox's thoughts about family life — on the field and off.
A detailed list of surrounding-area planetariums, shows and features for family fun this summer.
In depth look at benefits of yoga for pregnant moms
Quotes from Yoga devotees and moms
Hard Rock Park, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., is a hit with young and old.
Many moms are re-entering the workforce and learning how to make the transition back to the office a smooth one.
No time to ski? Try snow tubing with the family at Hawksnest.
Our editor shares about living a more green life, and congratulates all the 2009 Art Contest winners who shared what "a greener city, a greener life" means to them.
Editor Eve White highlights some insights into how to make the most of your pregnancy.
