EAT FRIES FOR DINNER If you’re a fan of this popular food truck and their loaded gourmet fries (and who isn’t?), stop by What the Fries’ new storefront on Park Road. In addition to their legendary fries, burgers, and fried…
Each month, our 7-year-old resident foodie visits a different Charlotte-area restaurant that’s kid-friendly—but not a kid-topia. He orders something he’s never tried before and reports back with his recommendations for kids and their parents. Here is his review of Taco…
Designer Traci Zeller, owner of Traci Zeller Interiors, loves decorating nurseries. "But I’m not into making an investment in things that won’t grow with them," she says. So when a couple of first-time parents hired her to design their baby girl’s…
Brave Broth founder Joanna Reule’s popular bone broths can improve everything from digestion to sleep. The mom of four often uses her broths to make soup at home for her children: Reese, 13, David, 11, Hannah, 9, and John, 7.…
I was listening to a podcast recently and one of the interview questions was, "What's the best advice your mother ever gave you?" The response this woman gave will be burned in my brain forever: "Don't be afraid to leave someone…
The personal trainer owns a fitness studio in SouthPark
From building mini-gardens to free art kits
The latest from our 7-year-old food critic
Andrew and Alyssa Wilen are the team behind Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen, the Lower South End spot where you can take a cooking class, pick up a prepared family meal, or come for Saturday brunch. The Wilens, married for five years,…
Designer Lauren Clement teams up with Impact Design Resources to build a stylish storage system and book nook
In honor of National Chocolate Lover’s Month, recipe developer and food stylist Jess Bentley shared her recipe for chocolate bark. The mom of two loves to make the treat at home, especially during the cold winter months when she needs…
From doughnuts to the Hearts Wall
Last week my 7-year-old used our washing machine as his hiding place for a game of hide-and-seek. Was it a creative move? Sure. But was it the smartest place to hide? Definitely not. Now the washing machine is broken and…
Each month, our 7-year-old resident foodie visits a different Charlotte-area restaurant that’s kid-friendly—but not a kid-topia. He orders something he’s never tried before and reports back with his recommendations for kids and their parents. Here is his review of Moosehead…
I’ve started to write this editor’s note so many times in my head over the last week—in the car, in the shower, as I unload the dishwasher. But I abandon my train of thought to help my kids log in…
She talks about her 'Gameday' series of children’s books and much, much more
Designer Brenna Morgan transforms her daughter’s bedroom into a pretty, preppy retreat
From seasonal pops to Optimist Hall's candy store
He often makes this tasty take with his 11-year-old son, Daniel
The one-time reporter recently stepped into a new role at Holy Angels
The latest from our kid food critic
When my kids were toddlers I signed them both up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. If you’re not familiar, it’s a program that sends your child one free book in the mail every month until they’re five. Dolly selects…
Insight comes from Sweet Girl Cookies
Lauren Clement designs a versatile guestroom for a family’s lakefront retreat
Drive-in movies, Gingerbread Lane, and more
The latest from our kid food critic
Designer Jacy Painter Kelly creates a mature, transitional space for two growing girls
Make this at home with your kids this weekend
The latest from our 7-year-old food critic
Puzzles, mini-golf, and more
When I became a mother seven years ago, I lost the freedom to focus on one thing at a time. My kids are always with me—even when they’re not. That’s never felt truer than it has this year, as most…
She talks work life, her podcast, juggling jobs and family, and more
Cheryl Luckett designs a living room for kids to play—not take over
The 18-year-old is the daughter of Gene Briggs, executive chef at Legion Brewing
Treats come via Ella Stone, owner of Swirl
Some words of solidarity—and what you can expect on our site this month
The state senator talks balancing politics and family
'Everything that’s on the menu is because I’ve craved it'
Our kid critic is on the case
The team at House of Nomad gives a little girl’s bedroom a playful, global-inspired look
From burgers to tea time
She talks about making the GOAT a 'Pop Pop' and balancing work with family life
The anchor, author, and mom tackles your parenting questions each month in a new series for charlotteparent.com
Some insight on the exciting changes ahead
Our 7-year-old food critic is back
Our 7-year-old foodie with his latest Charlotte review
Spots range from longtime favorites to 2020 newcomers
Designer Brooke Adler builds a mudroom with function and flair
Fun dog days are still possible
A note to parents really feeling it right now
