Author: Renee Roberson

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Have You Given Back?

Join the global movement #GivingTuesday and use it as a teachable moment for your kids.

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5 Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas

This holiday season, why not consider surprising friends and family with a gift crafted specifically with them in mind?

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The Virtual Playground

Are online fantasy worlds too enticing for your child? Webkinz. Whyville. Club Penguin. Poptropica. These virtual worlds, and many others like them, create simulated environments for kids to interact with other online kid users or to create imaginative worlds of their own online.

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Cursive Writing – Is It Obsolete?

The fundamentals of handwriting are still introduced to children as early as age 3. But the progression of penmanship education — from print to cursive — is being interrupted by technology.

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Bunco! Charlotte Moms Enjoy the Roll of the Dice

In the past several years, Bunco groups have been sprouting up all over the United States, and Charlotte is no exception. It is the perfect setting for moms of all walks of life to converge on common ground and let their hair down.

Meal Solutions for New Parents

From stork cubs to frozen dinners, planning and organization go a long way when scheduling meals around recovering from childbirth and caring for your newborn.

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Toy Recalls: Getting Back to the Basics of Playthings

Remember when Pound Puppies and Tinker Toys were all the rage, and you didn’t have to worry about whether or not the cars in your Matchbox collection were covered in lead paint? In June 2007, toy manufacturers began a series of toy recalls after discovering that numerous products, mostly manufactured in China, contained dangerous levels of lead paint.

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Toy Time: Good Old-Fashioned Fun

Want to see what kinds of toys your ancestors enjoyed playing with? Currently, The Charlotte Museum of History is featuring "Toy Time," an interactive exhibit of giant-sized folk toys through March 9.

Family Dining: Bravo!

A review of a very family-friendly Italian restaurant that scores big with kids and adults.

Lead in Baby Products

Baby products continue to be produced with lead content. Here's a list of baby products testing positive for lead.

Babies Need Movement

Although the first days at home with a newborn often pass in a blur, many questions also can arise regarding your new baby’s often unpredictable sleep schedule. Local pediatricians and moms share their advice on getting through the ever-changing sleep cycles during baby's first year.

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