Heather Obleada is the owner of Iron Butterfly Pilates in Southend. She grew up performing with The Charleston Ballet, and after graduating from Radford University, went on to The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater and Martha Graham School in New York.…
5 local spots with new and consigned maternity wear
Each year our sister publication, Charlotte magazine, releases a list of the Castle Connolly Top Doctors in Charlotte, based on a peer survey conducted by Castle Connolly. Doctors are selected through a peer nomination process, and then evaluated by a physician-led research…
I remember the day my husband and I, in all our naivete, went to create our baby registry. Four hours later, we emerged from the store anxious, bewildered, and in need of a very long nap. Attempting to stock yourself…
Ah, pregnancy. One of the most beautiful and strangest experiences of your life. From the nausea and constant need to pee to the first flutters of movement from the tiny creature inside you, you quickly learn your body is not…
When Taylor Silverstein and her husband Eric moved from New York to Charlotte in 2018, they fell in love with a 1946 bungalow in NoDa. At just under 2,000 square feet, the home was cozy, but that was hardly a…
A Charlotte Parent contributor and mother of two shares her experience
The pandemic’s consequences on young people’s mental health has been significant. But Jessica Russell, a licensed clinical mental health counselor with Thriveworks, is encouraged to see more kids and teens discussing their mental health as a result. For the…
Designer Cheryl Luckett had worked with the owners of this Davidson home in 2018, not long after they moved in. The young couple, both in the medical field, didn’t have much time to focus on design. They left those decisions…
Professional dancer Sarah Hayes Harkins is currently performing her 14th season in Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker. But this year’s preparation has been a bit tougher than others. She and her husband Payton welcomed daughter Frankie in July. We caught up…
Crystal Nagel’s clients had a 2-year-old son and a baby girl on the way when they hired the designer to decorate their new build in Eastover. The homeowners wanted to convert the guest room into a nursery, but with supply…
Understanding the dos and don’ts when you’re expecting.
Simple ways to encourage your child to master speech and language.
The Bonner family reflects on their first year as a family of seven.
No onesies here! Here are 13 out-of-the-box, non-clothing gift ideas — from the intangible to practical and traditional — for any new or repeat mom.
"Nashville" star Hayden Panettiere's battle with postpartum depression brings topic into spotlight
It's time to establish maternity leave as a basic right so all can make it a choice like Marissa Mayer.
Omega-3s have been found to be essential for both neurological and early visual development of the baby.
Both approaches are safe and healthy for your baby, and each has its advantages.
Find out which toys made the cut for this year's upcoming season.
Approximately 70 percent of car seats across the country are not used correctly. The following include some of the most common mistakes that parents make. 1. Not reading the instructions. Before you even think about installing your car seat you…
Hidden playground gems worth checking out.
Place this festive wreath on the bedroom door of your favorite birthday boy or girl.
Help get kids interested in books and reading at a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library as well as other area library story times.
