Alexis Warren’s client was pregnant with her second child when she hired the designer to transform a space above the attic into a bedroom for her 2-year-old daughter. She wanted it to be fun and youthful, but it also needed…
It hit me when we were packing up to leave the hospital. As I dressed my daughter in her first outfit and placed her in her carrier, I got an anxious feeling in my stomach. It got worse as we…
The pandemic’s consequences on young people’s mental health has been significant. But Jessica Russell, a licensed clinical mental health counselor with Thriveworks, is encouraged to see more kids and teens discussing their mental health as a result. For the…
Score some bargains at these Charlotte spring consignment sales.
Cookie Cutters Little clients can enjoy a playful waiting area, TVs, and cool fantasy chairs for a fun (and distracting) experience. Book your baby's first haircut and get a certificate, photo, and lock of hair for $21.95. Regular kid's…
Designer Cheryl Luckett had worked with the owners of this Davidson home in 2018, not long after they moved in. The young couple, both in the medical field, didn’t have much time to focus on design. They left those decisions…
Professional dancer Sarah Hayes Harkins is currently performing her 14th season in Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker. But this year’s preparation has been a bit tougher than others. She and her husband Payton welcomed daughter Frankie in July. We caught up…
Crystal Nagel’s clients had a 2-year-old son and a baby girl on the way when they hired the designer to decorate their new build in Eastover. The homeowners wanted to convert the guest room into a nursery, but with supply…
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…
A mom-to-be shares how the coronavirus has affected her second pregnancy
One mother shares everything she wishes she’d known about those critical days after birth
Understanding bronchiolitis, a common lung infection that mostly affects children younger than age 2.
Trade the device for face-to-face time, touch and movement
Plus: Caregiver interview questions
Navigating the early choices with confidence
Educational and fun event targets new and expecting parents
Dance, sing, play and eat to support Smart Start of Mecklenburg County.
Homeopathic remedies to have handy in the new year.
What you need to know about the flu mist versus a flu shot.
How do babies and kids get constipated? What can you do? Here are some helpful F.A.Poos.
Guide rates the safety and efficacy of more than 1,000 sunscreens, moisturizers and lip balms that advertise sun protection.
How common is a "foreign body ingestion" and what should you do about it? Learn the facts.
For your child’s well-being and your own peace of mind, it pays to be picky about day care.
From newborns to toddlers, there are things you can do to promote a better chance of a good night’s sleep for everyone
Plan your playdate with these go-to ideas around the Queen City.
