Author: Michele Huggins

Got the note from school on Monday that there will be a flexible lunch schedule this Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22 due to end-of-grade testing. It requested that parents not come have lunch with their children on these…

Parents with kiddos who love LEGOs have a new place to peruse the latest and greatest LEGO sets later this summer. LEGO has announced a new LEGO store is opening at Southpark Mall. Located in the Nordstrom wing next to…

Once upon a time, family doctors diagnosed many things. From sniffles to rashes, one doctor handled it all. But the days of seeing the same family physician each time you go to the doctor's office have changed. Now most physicians…

Mother's Day 2015 is this Sunday, May 10. The designated day recognizes motherhood as something to be celebrated. I couldn't agree more. Moms are the best. I love my Mom. She's one of the kindest, gentlest, determined, and most patient…

The school year's end is closing in, and though many parents wait until the end of the year to give teacher appreciation gifts, May 4-8 is designated Teacher Appreciation Week. We asked teachers via our Facebook page what are the…

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools student-athletes can register to receive free sports screenings during Heart of a Champion Day.

World Immunization Week is April 24-30. This year's theme is Closing the Immunization Gap. Vaccinations, for all the scrutiny it gets in the U.S., save the lives of children. Around the globe, vaccinations that American parents take for granted aren't…

The art of letter writing seems to be a dying thing, but who doesn't love to get a card, letter or postcard in the mail? While away on spring break, I made a point in having my son, who is…

Having a baby is a special time in a parent's life, but it's also one of the most draining times in your life. Sometimes as a mom, you need to invest some time in yourself because not only do you…

Time Warner Cable's Connect a Million Minds and the Green Teacher Network are working to bring the garden into the classroom. As part of this education initiative, the inaugural STEM to Fork Culinary Competition, sponsored by Time Warner Cable's Connect…

For college basketball fans, this time in March is particularly exciting - it's March Madness, the NCAA playoffs. I'm a Tar Heel, which means I'm also a Tar Heel basketball fan and loved watching the Heels in the ACC tournament…

This morning a sneaky leprechaun - or perhaps several - stopped by our house and sprung the rainbow trap that my kindergartener had set. Along the way they dropped a few gold/chocolate coins from their pot of gold. My little…

So the other day at Freedom Park I had to go to the bathroom. It was a gorgeous spring-like Sunday, and the park was busy. There was a line in the ladies room. No problem. While we ladies waited to…

If you have a child in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, now's your chance to vote on the 2016-17 school calendar. The poll, which opened Tuesday, March 10, is open through next Tuesday March 17. There are two calendar options. The two options…

It feels good to win, especially when it's the result of a great team working together to create the best tools for Charlotte parents. That's how I feel about the awards Charlotte Parent brought home last weekend from the Parenting…

If you see some people wearing big, tall red-and-white-stripe hats this week, they are likely celebrating Read Across America Week, and the beloved author Dr. Seuss and his Cat in the Hat character.Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodor Seuss Geisel,…

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that embracing eating peanut butter and products with peanuts may cut the chances of a child developing a peanut allergy. It's a complete flip from the past advisement…

The annual CIAA Basketball tournament is in town this week. In addition to the action surrounding the games, the CIAA hosts its annual CIAA Education Day Feb. 25. Middle and high school students are invited to the Charlotte Convention Center…

There's a debate out there about whether it's OK to let kids go "free range," roaming the neighborhood, walking to school solo or with a sibling or friend, or simply playing at the park without a parent right by their…

It's the second day school is out throughout the Charlotte area due to the wintry conditions. I am impressed with the numerous Facebook pics and posts of kids making the most of the "snow" day sledding on a half-inch of…

Talented young musician listen up! Classical Public Radio 89.9 WDAV, with support of OrthoCarolina, is hosting its second annual Young Chamber Musicians Competition. Aspiring young ensembles and duos with members between the ages of 14-24 are invited to submit video…

Valentine's Day is this Saturday. I am not one of those people that gets all gushy for cupid and the Hallmark holiday. My husband and I keep it simple. But Valentine's Day is also something the kids enjoy. With school…

I'm a Tar Heel, born and bred North Carolinian who grew up watching UNC basketball coached by Dean Smith. I also attended and graduated from UNC, and continue to follow Carolina basketball. Smith, who was the head coach of the…

A new milk packed with more protein and less sugar than the regular 'ole milk we are used to is rolling out to grocery stores nationwide. The new product called Fairlife is made much like skim milk. Through a filtration…

Today is the start of a lot of summer day camp signups. This is the second year I'm navigating summer day camps for my kiddo. As a full-time working parent, there's a lot of time to fill, and I want…

An epidemic of children with measles is spreading across the country. That's what numerous headlines are reporting this week. More than 100 children are affected in more than six states thus far this year. I find the scarier statistics to…

The nonprofit, grassroots organization Love in Action, is working to replace the feeling of loneliness in those most forgotten, while empowering children to share a little love with others. Through its Love Occupy project, the organization is helping spread a…

President Obama made no bones about it in his State of the Union address on Tuesday - paid family leave is an economic necessity. Modern parent dynamics put 71 percent of moms with children working outside the home, according the…

Teaching children good financial habits is one of those things that comes with time, but can really pay off (pun intended) in the long run. Billionaire Warren Buffet's Secret Millionaire's Club is encouraging kids to learn smart budgeting, saving and…

Events are happening around town today to honor the legacy and mission of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., some with activities designed for children.The Dr. Martin Luther King Legacy Celebration is taking place at the Levine Museum of the New…

I had the pleasure of attending a small-group parenting presentation last night at the Cornwell Center at Myers Park Baptist Church. The topic: A Behavioral Approach to Positive Parenting. Since behavior is usually the issue most of us deal with…

I'm a sucker for the Golden Globes Awards show, and the soon-to-follow Academy Awards. I'm no movie buff, but feel like these award shows are a way to catch up on what I've missed in the past year, a barometer…

Start of the year also means enrollment time for the upcoming school year. Private school, preschool and TK enrollment at many schools is underway. For parents of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students who are interested in magnet programs, it's time to apply…