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How to Slow Down and Make Memories With Your Kids

Amy Stewart-Wright,

6 tips to create quality family time while the kids are kids.

2011 N.C. Family-Friendly 50 Companies

Renee Roberson,

Top 50 N.C. companies with strong commitments to work-life balance and family-friendly policies and benefits.

Homeschooling Multiple Ages

Carolina Parent,

Advice from parents who homeschool on how to teach multiple kids.

A Good Sport: Packing with Kids

Bruce Snyder,

Local dad describes the difference in packing for a vacation with children.

Back-to-School Family Traditions

Jennifer Gregory,

Making the most of a new year with annual rituals.

Going Back to School as a Family

Renee Roberson,

Five ways to model the importance of education.

Reality Check: Tamatha Jackson

Site Staff,

Take a peek inside the life of local mom Tamatha Jackson and get a glimpse of everyday parenting.

Families Staying Connected

Diane C. Shearer,

Help kids remain in touch with a long-distance parent.

Back-to-School Home Organization

Carolina Parent,

While parents are most concerned about what they need to get before the first day of school, they often don't think about what they need to get rid of.

10 Tips for Skillful Parenting

Michael Finkelstein, M.D.,

Advice for parents on how to approach their role from a fresh perspective.

5 Sanity Savers for Summer Vacation

Carolina Parent,

Strategies for keeping the family vacation travels fun for all.

We're Late, Again!

Bruce Snyder,

Dad explains why making it anywhere on time is near impossible with small children.

What Type of Pet is Best for Your Family?

Brian Kantz,

Pros and cons of eligible family pets.

Diapers and Driver's Ed

Courtney McLaughlin,

Baby gap yields unique challenges and rewards.

Reality Check: Lindsay Merritt

Carolina Parent,

Take a peek inside the life of mom Lindsay Merritt and get a glimpse of everyday parenting — from the madness to the mess-ups!

The Scoop on Sundaes

Family Features,

Sundaes are sweet, but maybe it's time for something sensational.

Reality Check: Marlon Smith

Carolina Parent,

A glimpse of everyday parenting from the life of local dad Marlon Smith.

Teaching Kids to Be in Relationships

Diane C. Shearer,

Research indicates children who grow up with separated or divorced parents are more likely to have broken relationships themselves as adults. Here are a few things separated and divorced parents can avoid in order to help nurture healthy relationship skills in their children.