Host a French Picnic for the Family
Plan a fun family picnic in your own backyard, porch or patio, or make it a portable feast and enjoy dinner together in any of Charlotte's beautiful parks or greenways.
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5 Tips for a Safer Spring Break
Pay extra attention to their teen's social networking profiles before, during and after that spring break vacation.
"Will I Be on Maury?" and Other New Parent Worries
It's a scientific fact. Women LOVE fat babies. From fan groups to memes, fat babies resembling the Michelin Man can be found everywhere. If you take the time to do a fat babies Google search you'll get 58.2 million results.Our…
The Divorced Parents Meet-Up
It's up to us, as adults, to make these transitions smooth for everyone.
10 Healthy Snacks Kids Will Love
When they scream "Mom, I'm hungry," fuel kids up with these nutrition-packed snacks and dips.
An Apology to My Youngest Son
I am the youngest of four kids. I'm also an "oops baby" so I'm more than ten years younger than my siblings. Some would argue that makes me more of an only child than the youngest, but I seem to…
I'm No "Super Dad;" I Almost Broke My Son
After my first "Daddy Derek" blog last week I've gotten teasing from some friends about the "Daddy Derek" name, an email saying I am "the last person who should ever be telling anyone how to raise their kids," and a…
Radio Turned My Four Year-Old Into Snoop Dogg
Before I had kids I thought Radio Disney was nothing more than a platform to launch the careers of teen singers like Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and the new wave of kids named Connor, Madison, Addison, Cayden and Jaden. I…
5 Tips to Organize Sporting Equipment
Keep your sporty home in tip-top shape with these easy tips.
Get Real With Angela Guyer
Meet local mom Angela Guyer, Change Management Consultant at Duke Energy and owner of guyerfamilyblog.com.
The Battle for the Remote
Local dad wonders if he is spoiling his kids by letting them watch their TV shows constantly, or being a bad parent if he doesn't let them watch.
Growing Up: Conquering Chore Wars
If you could use a little more help around the house, read on for ways to get kids to pitch in.
Get Real With Charla Muller
Get to know local mom and vice president of marketing and brand strategy at YMCA of Greater Charlotte.
Sage Grows up Way too Fast
Local dad has fears about his little girl growing up.
Fun Ways to Document Your Baby's First Year
Whether you're a tech-savvy parent or a hands-on crafter, there's a method to help you skillfully document that precious first year.
Change Is Inevitable
Ways to help your children deal with change.
Get Real With Wendy Herkey
Meet local mom and producer for "Charlotte Talks" and "Charlotte Now."
Top Winter Picks for Family Fun
Embrace the cold with wintry books, snowman-making fun and healthy recipes.
Comedian Craig Shoemaker Has Daditude
Editor Eve White catches up with an old friend, comedian Craig Shoemaker. He shares his comic view on life as a husband and father to three boys in the primetime comedy special titled "Daditude," airing through December 2012 on Showtime
Raising Financially Savvy Kids
Age-specific strategies to help build healthy financial habits.
Starter Pets That Can Help Your Child Learn the Basics of Pet Care
Why small animal pets can be a good fit for busy families on a budget.
Savvy Holiday Spending
10 debt-busting strategies to stay out of the red.
The Best Time of Day
Knowing when it's time to take a deep breath and relax.
Top-Selling Family Board Games
Have some good, clean family fun this holiday season with these top-selling board games.
