Family Archives - Page 23 of 34

The Power of 'Za-Za'

Bruce Snyder,

Local dad discusses his daughter's innovative vocabulary.

Short Stories Capture Cultural Shifts

Beth Shugg,

Schappell writes about an eclectic mix of women.

3 Tips for More Time With Your Spouse

Kim Jacobs,

Tips to make more time for your spouse.

Older Siblings: How to Ease the Transition of a New Baby

Malia Jacobson,

How parents can help ease the new-baby transition with specific tactics for siblings of all ages.

2012 Olympics: Embrace the Excitement

Deanne Haines,

The 2012 Summer Olympics can provide fun for the whole family.

You Get a Sticker

Bruce Snyder,

Whenever our kids do what is required of them – such as cleaning up their toys or following proper potty procedure – they get a sticker, or two or three.

Maintaining a Network as a Stepparent

Karen M. Alley,

A lot of Americans are living in some sort of blended family, and there are plenty of places for them to reach out to for support.

Get Real With Christi Pack

Carolina Parent,

Learn more about local mom and co-owner at Towne & Reese jewelry.

4 Gifts Fit for Dad

Maggie Burrows,

Whether he's into gadgets or grills, give Dad something he wants this year.

Double Up on Fun: Host a Dual Birthday Party

Malia Jacobson,

Pair parties for more excitement and less work.

Top 5 Inexpensive Gifts for Dad

Carolina Parent,

Dad will love these gifts from the heart.

Get Real With Candice Langston

Carolina Parent,

Get to know Candice Langston, Director of Development for the College of Arts + Architecture at UNC Charlotte.

Find Time for Fitness

Katie Levans,

Fluharty and her son Christopher Ortega are only a few weeks into the Fit Family Challenge, but already the mother-son duo have identified noticeable changes in their way of life.

How to Survive Summer Road Trips with Kids

Malia Jacobson,

How to make summer road trips more pleasant for every age.

2012 Spotlight Families: Commit to be Fit

Katie Levans,

Two families kick off the Fit Family Challenge.

Dee Grano, 34, is the marketing director for The Light Factory Contemporary Museum of Photography and Film, a freelance arts writer, and active volunteer with St. Peter's Catholic Church and The Big Brew Ha Event Committee.