A Bittersweet Truth About Motherhood
Preparing for when the kids venture outside the nest
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Mother's Day Gift Guide for Charlotte Moms
Moms do the most, so Mother's Day is not an occasion to squander. Whether your Mother's Day includes wrapped gifts, breakfast in bed, or activities and experiences, one thing is a must: all Charlotte Moms should be task-free on the…
Where to go for Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte: 2025
Where to celebrate Mom with reservation links
7 Things to Know About The Grove
It’s a familiar struggle for working parents with young children: How do you balance career and family and find your proverbial village? Wouldn’t it be great if a place could prioritize parents’ physical, mental, and emotional health under one roof?…
10 Family Campgrounds Near Charlotte
Where to pitch a tent and spend a night in nature
ASK A MOM: Middle school relationships, measles vaccines, and the tooth fairy's going rate
Q: Hi, Molly! My 7th grader has a girl really interested in him and he really likes her, too. Any podcasts for teens and healthy relationships, age-appropriate steps, basically respecting one another and taking it SLOW. I’m certain it’ll fizzle…
Where to Go for Easter Brunch in Charlotte
Skip the cooking with these Easter brunch options.
The Truth About Chores: Which Ones and Why For Kids of All Ages
A smaller number of households are doling them out, but at what cost?
PARENT TO KNOW: Mindy Vergakis
Mindy Vergakis is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice, working with children, adolescents, and families. Formerly a counselor at Charlotte Latin, she specializes in ADHD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and behavior challenges and offers individual and family counseling, as…
ASK A MOM: Stranger danger, HPV vaccines, and sleep expectations
Q: Hi Molly! My kids are 4 and 6 and I want to talk to them about stranger-danger without giving them too much anxiety. I’ve heard about families having a code word that only safe and authorized people know so…
THRIVE: Organizing your Home to Fit Your Child’s Neurodivergent Needs
March brings awareness to developmental disabilities like autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome, which are part of the rich spectrum of human experience. Every child's developmental journey is unique and should be supported with empathy and tailored strategies. I want to…
ASK A MOM: Grandparent groups, stay-at-home dads, and when to get your high-functioning child evaluated for a disorder
Q: Should you get your child evaluated for a disorder if you suspect they are a high functioning version of it, or do you just treat your child with extra care and love without giving them a label? A: Knowledge…
STYLE: Little Mishmish
Hannah Shaban’s family was gathered at her aunt’s house for a holiday celebration when her then 10-month-old son, Waleed, toddled into the room in his new onesie. The family broke out clapping and singing the classic Arabic nursery rhyme quoted…
ASK A MOM: Sticky questions, STEM toys, and recording memories
Q: I am 5 months pregnant with our third, and my oldest (5-year-old girl) is asking how the baby is going to come out of my tummy. What’s an age-appropriate way to approach this? I also have a 3-year-old boy.…
A Guide To Allergy-Friendly Restaurants in Charlotte
A list of local spots that are friendly to families with food sensitivities
Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops in Charlotte
Local spots to get out and fuel up with the kids
Where to Ski, Snowboard and Snow Tube Within Driving Distance of Charlotte
Plan a skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing adventure for the family this winter in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia
ASK A MOM: Holiday Edition
Q: Hi Molly! I loved following along on your recent trip to NYC because we’re planning to go later this month. My kids are closer in age to your youngest (4 and 6), so I wondered if you have any…
PARENT TO KNOW: Molly Phillips
The assistant director for education at the Bechtler talks childhood art, scissor lessons, and her new library discovery.
WEEKENDER: Cataloochee Ranch
Is there anything better than cozying up in a mountain retreat at the height of the holiday season? At just under three hours from Charlotte, Cataloochee Ranch sits on a picturesque mountaintop along the southeastern border of the Great Smoky…
ASK A MOM: Weight concerns, uncomfortable conversations, and the funniest question in "Ask A Mom" history
Q: Hi Molly! My daughter (11) has always been a solid girl. Our pediatrician was concerned about her weight at her last two check-ups and recommended cutting back on sweets, fast food, etc., which we have. We even let her…
The Holderness Family Wants You to Know ADHD Impacts Adults, Too
An Interview with Kim and Penn Holderness
ASK A MOM: Fairness, social anxiety, and hurricane relief
Q: My kids are having the constant “it’s not fair!” battle and it’s exhausting. Responding with “life’s not fair” isn’t working. What’s an effective way to shut this down? A: The F-word is not allowed in our household. No one…
7 Books to Explain Divorce to Your Kids
When parents decide to divorce, it can be difficult to break the news to kids in an age-appropriate way. What are some explanations they can understand? How do you reassure them that while Mommy and Daddy won’t live together anymore,…
