Must-Have Mom Apps
Check out these apps that help make a day in the life of a mom more convenient.
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Teaching Kids About Work
Achieving work-life balance is a common quest for parents. Remain positive and have a good attitude in order to send the right message.
Embracing the Reality of 'Happily Ever After'
A Q&A with Kelly Swanson, author of "Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale," and the 2010 Moms@Work keynote speaker who implores women to hang on to humor when life doesn't go as planned.
Hospitals Teach Modern Grandparenting
A few area hospitals are helping grandparents catch up on the latest baby care.
Consistency and Follow-Through
How to Stick to a Plan and Enforce Rules. When life is full of inconsistent schedules and too much stress, it's often difficult to stick to a parenting game plan — namely the importance of consistency and follow-through.
Lake Norman Mom - Deana Keller
Take a peek inside the life of local mom Deana Keller — and get a glimpse of everyday parenting — from the madness to the mess-ups!
Rookie Dad: The Rocket Boys
For my 37th birthday, my 5-year-old son picked out the exact present he wanted to give me. Wait a second ... let me be perfectly honest.
Finding Mary Poppins
Wanted... No, required! Nanny. Firm, respectable, no nonsense.
What It's Like to Be a Dad
Local dads share their insights about parenting.
2010 Charlotte Parent Family Favorites
Readers' share their picks for the best about town.
What are You Doing this Summer?
Moms and dads from Huntersville to Charlotte to Matthews are asking the question.
Reality Check - Cress Barnes
Take a peek inside the life of local mom and Charlotte Roller Girl Cress Barnes — and get a glimpse of everyday parenting — from the madness to the mess-ups!
Rookie Dad: Father's Day
Logically, I’ve chosen to write about Father’s Day for this month’s column. I’m a father. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20. Makes perfect sense.
Solo Summer With Kids
For single parents, summertime often means juggling work schedules, child care and camps for the kids. Here are some tips to make summer simpler...
Fishing Fun: Dads and Kids Reel in Some Fun Together
While some may think fishing is a hobby of days gone by, it still can be one of the most rewarding experiences fathers teach their children and hand down from one generation to the next.
Raising Positive Kids
In the great debate of nature vs. nurture, here’s one question to ponder: Are your actions encouraging your child to grow into a positive person?
Reality Check - Ryan Vermillion
Take a peek inside the life of local dad Ryan Vermillion and get a glimpse of everyday parenting — from the madness to the mess-ups!
Crazy Things Kids Say
It’s true, kids do say some funny things. Below are some funnies readers submitted in our "Crazy Things Kids Say" contest.
Mom's Night Out
Motherhood is filled with joyous occasions with the family, but moms need to break out from the family routine and have a night out with the girls every now and then. Experts agree parents need a break and that includes doing things aside from family fun.
Staying on the Funny Side of Motherhood
I’m sitting there at the Busy Bee Preschool Mother’s Day Program – my rear end shoved into a seat so small I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to start having my pants custom made. So far,so good.
Pet Sitting Business for Kids
If your child loves animals, consider starting a dog-walking, pet-sitting or pooper-scooper business.
On the Go With Fido: Keeping Your Pet Safe and Healthy on the Road
AAA Carolinas offers these tips to help you plan so Fido and Fluffy stay healthy and safe on the road.
A Hootenanny for the Family
Sometimes the best idea comes together when, and where, you least expect it. For a group of local parents, the brainstorming took place on their kids’ preschool playground.
OneupMOMship
We brag about our baby’s milestones
