It’s the time of year when parents are searching for those all-important papers in drawers and files. When it’s time for camp registration, do you know where your child’s immunization record is? What about child-care receipts when it’s time to claim your tax deductions, and family passports for your spring break trip?
Tired of the chaos and clutter? Well-known organizer Pam Young, aka The House Fairy, offers some suggestions for your home.
Local dad Geoff Gray talks about the joys of parenthood
Sometimes addressing parents with adoptive children can be equally hard. Find out the right way to address everyone involved.
Transform a bedroom into an ocean of fun with a mural.
Beckon birds, butterflies and more with these 4 elements of the ideal backyard habitat.
A list of some of the best books and products for man's best friend.
Helpful hints on how to handle the death of a beloved pet.
Family time stirs up lessons in manners, nutrition and safety.
Find the latest products for wee ones by local earth-friendly mompreneurs and businesses.
Did you know? Each school bus on the road replaces approximately 36 passenger cars. Now that makes a yellow school bus green!
Get great tips on how to make a successful study/workspace at home for your student.
Learn simple tricks and tips to keep burglars away while your family is on vacation.
Get tips on eco-friendly products for your baby.
Create a safe haven well before the baby arrives. Find great advice on nursery no-nos, bath safety, feline frets and baby-proofing.
Three easy steps from Charlotte Humane Society to ensure a safe transition when introducing your new baby to your dog.
Ask anyone from the Carolinas about Fort Mill, and they’re likely to respond with, "nice little town . . . great schools!"
"The world is full of nice, ordinary little people who live in nice, ordinary little houses on the ground. But didn't you ever dream of a house up on a tree top?" —From the movie, "Swiss Family Robinson," 1960
How to get your children interested - and keep them interested - in gardening.
Do you feel like you need a larger home? Are you thinking of adding on to your home for more space? It might not be a lack of space, but the way it is being used. All of us have a certain amount of clutter and disorganization in our lives that costs us time and money every day.
When preparing for the arrival of their baby, parents can develop quite a long checklist of all that needs to be done. One item that tops many to-do lists is decorating the nursery. For parents who want to truly transform a room, choosing to decorate the walls with a mural is becoming increasingly popular.
Do babies need an air purifier in the nursery to be healthy?
Labor Day weekend signals the end of vacation season, and many dogs and cats will be joining their owners for a final summer getaway. Although car trips can be stressful for many household pets, experts agree that they do not have to be if drivers take some simple precautions.
This summer’s release of Ratatouille, presented an opportunity to inspire our three children to eat something new. The movie tells the story of a Parisian rat named Remy, who possesses a particular talent for cooking. And Ratatouille – a Provencal peasant dish of sautéed and baked vegetables - features heavily in the picture’s finale.
