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Choosing a Guardian

Eve White,

Once you become a parent, you suddenly are faced with some grown-up decisions you might not have considered in the past.

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Enjoying Down-to-Earth Adventure, Fun

Brian Kantz,

One of the things I absolutely treasure about my kids right now is that they are still too young to be affected by anyone else’s definition of "cool." The concept of peer pressure doesn’t apply to them yet.

Bonding Over Baseball

Brian Kantz,

For us, as for many fathers and sons, baseball is a tie that binds, connecting us through countless hours of watching games together and, during these chilly winter days, keeping the hot stove burning by chatting about things like off-season trades and transactions.

February Health Notes

Myra Wright,

"Parents have hundreds of questions about their children’s health, and they want detailed answers," says Dr. Jennifer Shu, a practicing pediatrician and medical editor of the site. "HealthyChildren.org empowers parents to be proactive about their children’s health — whether it’s learning about the vaccines their infant needs, the developmental milestones to watch for in their toddler, or how to stay connected with their teenager."

Life and Sports: It's Not Always Fair

Eve White,

Recently, we got an e-mail from our coach informing us it’s time for baseball league sign-ups. We were shocked and excited — shocked it was already time to sign-up for baseball again, and excited because it was time to think about baseball again. We had mixed feelings, in spite of the excitement.

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Keeping a Family Fit

Meaghan Clark,

Many families struggle to find the time to be together and exercise, but a few moments of playful activity and fun as a family can give everyone a boost of energy.

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Whole Food Cooking with the Family

Molly Thompson,

"I am not a cook," says Christi Coverston. As the mother of two growing boys, Coverston sometimes finds herself, like many moms, in a rut when it comes to preparing family meals, snacks and school lunches. But she recently found help in an unusual place — a new teaching kitchen at the Morrison Family YMCA in Ballantyne.

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Y Play - Families Strengthen Bodies, Bonds

Molly Thompson,

Angela and Brian Stich had been taxiing their children, Brianna, 12, and Bradley, 11, to tae kwon do at the Simmons YMCA for six months when they finally decided to get in on the action.
"We saw how much fun the kids were having and how they were progressing and gaining confidence," says Angela Stich. "We thought this would be good for all of us."

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Making Your Teen a Safe Driver

Site Staff,

Good parents want their children to be able to tackle all of life's challenges. We've got tips on how parents can play an active role in teaching teens to be safe behind the wheel.

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Charlotte Parent,

Peek inside the life of local dad Stoney Sellers and get a glimpse of everyday parenting — from the madness to the mess-ups!

Lupie's

Eve White,

Our family loves a trip to the run-down shack on Monroe Road known as Lupie's. Though it's not much to look at on the outside, inside is one of Charlotte's best café's.

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Older Dads

Perry Perkins,

While the majority of children are born to fathers ages 20-34, becoming a later-in-life dad is a distinct trend. Current research indicates that since 1980, birth rates have increased 40 percent for men 35-49.