Best Mommy and Baby Class: Kindermusik. Sensory-enriching Foundations classes enrich neural pathways of babies and toddlers through songs, movement and instruments, and parent-child interactions and socialization. Multiple locations. kindermusik.com. Best Midwife: Baby+Co. Highly trained and certified nurse-midwives coupled with delivery rooms…
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Sponsored by Charlotte Country Day School: Black History Month is the best time to brush up on your knowledge about African-Americans who went down in history for their outstanding contribution to their community and the nation.
SPONSORED BY Small Class Size and Specials: Can We Have Both? Concept Plan Image (Courtesy of Insight Architect) Compared to CMS schools, the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte's East Voyager Academy is significantly lower so that individualized instruction is available to all students and specials will always…
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One of the most valuable gifts you can give your child is the gift of uninterrupted, non-tech family time.
If someone you know displays more than one or two of these symptoms, there is a good chance he/she is addicted to porn and/or video games.
Birthday Party Entertainer: Enchanted Elegance and Heroic Ventures Captain America, Batman, Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, Spiderman and Ariel are on call for your child’s next birthday party. The costumed character comes to you, and engages with the party-goers. enchanted-elegance.com.…
Children’s Boutique: Fancy Pants Whether your are looking for designer outfits or just day-to-day play sets, Fancy Pants is your go-to place for children’s clothing. Choose from American and European designers, including an extensive collection of items for boys. 1025…
Step away from the tankini! It’s time for a seriously cool one-piece swimsuit designed with a modern mom in mind.
Holiday Lights: McAdenville Put a visit to Christmas Town USA on your holiday bucket list with the annual tree-lighting ceremony, Yule Log Parade and at least 375 decorated and lit trees throughout this small town. Lines get long on weekends,…
Barbecue: Mac’s Speed Shop Famous for its barbecue, Mac’s also dishes up popular Southern sides like mac-and-cheese, collard greens, baked beans, specialty salads and cheddar grits. Locations in Charlotte, Cornelius Matthews and Steele Creek. macspeedshop.com. Brewery With Kids: Olde Mecklenburg…
Animal Attraction + Easter Egg Hunt: Lazy 5 Ranch Go on your own drive-through safari or join in a group wagon ride. Buy a bucket of feed to share with the emus, llamas, Watusi cows, zebras and giraffes. The annual…
ENRICHMENT Art Classes: Noah’s Art Instructors encourage kids to create art and explore their own creativity with the help of art supplies and tools, and a process-oriented art experience. Blakeney Shopping Center, 9852 Rea Road; and Park Selwyn Terrace, 5110…
Kids reveal valuable information when answering parents questions and concerns.
Freelance photographer Logan Cyrus on living and working in Charlotte.
Y Readers' students are getting a leg up on literacy with help from a dynamic dancing duo.
How to know when to go to the doctor.
The YouTube Kids app has launched 12 Days of DIY featuring fun, kid-friendly holiday projects to help all families get into the spirit of the season.
Arm your kids with these basic questions to ask themselves before making a purchase so they learn good money management.
Life in the N.C. Senate keeps him busy, but family is a top priority
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Get great advice from the nurses who keep your surgery experience seamless.
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Jefferson was interested in the same things that kids love, from dinosaurs to ice cream. Get to know him at Monticello.
Meet the experts that will be mentoring our 2016 Fit Family Challenge spotlight families.
True confessions from prankster parents.
Screens may help motivate, but sends the wrong message to kids.
Gov. Pat McCrory encourages citizens to attend public hearings to voice their opinions.
Meet eight dedicated and determined young men and women taking action, staking claim and exploring new latitudes with bright perspectives.
How to know if it's just casual or too much.
Create a simple and "lovely" twist on the chocolate covered strawberry - just in time for Valentine's Day!
The students of Polo Ridge Elementary wish good luck to the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.
Use water balloons to create ice globe candle holders for pennies!
Standard crossing signals will help further protect students during morning and afternoon bus rides.
Need more sleep, exercise or better eating habits? Health coaches offer a step-by-step, supportive process that they say can lead to permanent lifestyle changes.
Real ideas from real moms.
From a viral bucket list to a blog post on Charlotte's silent lunch trend, these were our most popular stories in 2015.
New report finds investing in specific Lego sets can yield more return than gold or traditional stocks and bonds.
It's time to stop assuming one parent should help with the kids more.
Consider your child's temperament and age when discussing news reports.
Plus, five helpful tips to restore balance.
Group health insurers are now required to cover adaptive behavior treatments for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Three basic manners to make things easier, cleaner and more fun for everyone over summer break.
Find your groove at the National Dance Day event at Wells Fargo Plaza uptown July 25.
With the school year coming to a close, I'm reflecting on how much my son has grown in 180 short days. He looked so small that first day getting on the bus his first day of kindergarten, and now his…
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The Flame of Hope is visiting communities in all 50 states as part of the Unified Relay Across America.
