5 Ways To Rise Above Plastics
Earth Day is April 22. Use these tips to help prevent plastic pollution.
Author: Michele Huggins
Newly Revived Schiele Museum Science Theater Offers an Immersive Experience
The Schiele Museum now boasts one of the most advanced theater systems in the region.
Should Your Child Get Ear Tubes?
How do you know if your child should get ear tubes?
A Look at Paid Parental Leave in the U.S.
Here's how the U.S. stacks up to the rest of the world when it comes to paid maternal and paternal leave.
Can You Cube?
Discovery Place is looking for Rubik’s Cube solvers
Take a Free Art Break at Levine Center for the Arts
Levine Center for the Arts museums welcome visitors for free monthly tours at new Art Breaks series.
TreesCharlotte Helps Educate Kids On The Value of Trees
TreesCharlotte hosts a weeklong celebration of Arbor Day, March 12-19.
5 Baby-Friendly Breweries in Charlotte
Little ones are welcome at these family-friendly breweries in Charlotte.
Traveling Space Museum Comes to Charlotte
With the interactivity of a space camp and the thrill of a theme park, it's like NASA in your backyard.
Nickelodeon Night at Charlotte Hornets Game
Flash back to Nickelodeon in the '90s at Hornets basketball game.
Goals Set for CMS Student Assignment Plan
Next up: Creating the list of strategies
Early Puberty in Girls
In the U.S., the current average age of a girl’s first period is 12, but the first physical sign of puberty for a girl can happen much sooner.
Safety Tips for Sleepwalkers
If you find yourself with a sleepwalker in the house, consider these tips to create a safe sleep environment.
Making an Impact, One Bracelet at a Time
A Charlotte teen's poem inspired this bracelet that is creating a ripple effect of impact.
Emily Maynard Johnson: At Home in Charlotte
Emily Maynard Johnson's new book, “I Said Yes,” hits stands March 1. We chatted with her about her new family life, and here’s what she had to say.
What do you Want Your School to Look Like?
A Q&A with Eric Davis on possibilities for CMS student assignments
Is Your Child Ready for School?
Free seminar helps guide parents on necessary skills to grow
School Boundaries Survey
Survey seeks opinions on redrawing school boundary lines in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
5 Great Places to Get a Cupcake
When you need a little cake in your day, try one of these cupcake shops.
Lessons Learned From Losing Super Bowl 50
Takeaways and lessons to live by
Ways to Play on Groundhog Day
Will Queen Charlotte see her shadow?
Why You Need to Take the CMS School Survey
Now's the time to share your thoughts before rezoning is set
5 Ways to Wile Away a Snow Day
When it's too cold to play outside, try these ideas for fun inside.
3 Ways to Keep Kids Learning During Winter Break
Don't let your kids get sucked into an electronic abyss of devices over their school break.
Inner Peaks Opens Second Location in South End
Keeping fit during the colder months just got a little more fun.
Food and Drink TV Ads for Kids Send Parents the Wrong Message
Ads portray products as healthy when in reality they have poor nutritional content.
How to Manage Your Child's Migraine
Common triggers and how to deal.
3 Ways to Help Your Teen Be More Resilient
Teaching teens the proper tools can help them bounce back from life’s most trying moments.
Take The Train to Christmas Town
Embark on a merry holiday train ride from downtown Belmont through the month of December.
Charlotte's Jazz Arts Initiative Presents A Swingin’ Holiday Celebration
Bring a bit of culture to your holiday festivities this year with “A Swingin’ Holiday Celebration” at Booth Playhouse Dec. 8.
Holiday Gift Guide: Out-of-This-World Star Wars Toys
A one-stop holiday shopping guide for Star Wars lovers, young and old.
Letters to Santa at Macy’s Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Use your child's wish list to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening conditions this holiday season.
3 Signs That Your Ballet Dancer May Have a Hip Injury
Watch out for these warning signs if you have a child that takes ballet.
Where You Shop for Groceries May Be Influencing Your Family's Nutrition
New study finds that consumers who shop at warehouse clubs and mass merchandisers purchase foods with less nutritional value.
Beverly Woods Elementary Wins National Blue Ribbon Award
Beverly Woods Elementary was one of only three schools in North Carolina to win the National Blue Ribbon award.
Make Gingerbread Houses with Community School of the Arts
Start a new family tradition at Community School of the Arts’ Gingerbread House Workshops at Spirit Square, Dec. 5 and 12.
Locker Room Policies for Transgender Kids
Should transgender students be singled out?
EpicFest: A Free Literary Festival for Kids
Head to ImaginOn Nov. 7 for a free literary festival that aims to strengthen and instill the love of reading.
More Companies Expanding Parental Leave Benefits
Thumbs up for companies expanding paid parental leave benefits
Take a Virtual Ride to the North Pole at Northlake Mall
The DreamWorks Ultimate Santa Adventure is coming to Northlake Mall this holiday season.
Uptown Thanksgiving Day Parade Marches for 69th Year
Start your Thanksgiving cozied up together along Tryon Street for the 69th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Going ‘Over the Edge’ for Special Olympics North Carolina
Adventure seekers rappel the Hyatt House uptown Nov. 14 to raise money for Special Olympics NC.
5 Spooktacular Halloween Lunchbox Specialities
There's still time to sneak these Halloween surprises into their lunchboxes.
Silent Lunches. What the What?
Some schools are implementing silent lunches for all students.
K-12 Students Read, Think, Decide in Election 2015
Charlotte's GenerationNation gives local students a chance to experience voting process.
Carolina Panther Thomas Davis Connects Family and Community
A dedicated dad of four, Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis is as active off the field as he is on.
New Disney Store Opens at SouthPark Mall
Meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at grand opening celebration
The Effect of Poverty on Brain Development
Poverty can have long-lasting undesirable consequences on brain development, emotional health and academic achievement.
Postpartum Depression Is Very Real
"Nashville" star Hayden Panettiere's battle with postpartum depression brings topic into spotlight
Recognize a Teacher with Hometown Hero Appreciation Award
Each month Charles G. Monnett III and Associates is awarding a local teacher with $250 of classroom supplies and a class pizza party.
