Best Parenting Advice We Received in 2023
A roundup of advice from our 2023 Parents to Know.
New Parent
PARENT TO KNOW: Justin Perry
Justin Perry is a therapist and founder of Perry Counseling Healing and Recovery PLLC. He has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma, and/or are managing mental health and substance use disorders.…
Breastfeeding 101
Breastfeeding is an extraordinarily rewarding experience, but there’s often a learning curve for both mom and baby. It may be natural, but it’s not always easy. If you’re a new mom struggling to breastfeed, talk to your pediatrician. They can…
ROOM WE LOVE: A Well-Traveled Nursery
For her son Romer’s nursery, Kelley Lentini wanted to incorporate whimsical, modern design elements to create a space that could grow alongside her little boy. She didn’t have to look far for the all-important crib and rocker—her husband, Brad, is…
PARENT TO KNOW: Heather Obleada
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.…
Where to Find Maternity Clothes in Charlotte
5 local spots with new and consigned maternity wear
Best OB/GYNs in Charlotte
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…
Baby Registry Must-Haves
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…
A Guide to Pregnancy
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…
ROOM WE LOVE: Small Footprint, Big Style
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…
The Terrifying Isolation of Postpartum Depression
A Charlotte Parent contributor and mother of two shares her experience
PARENT TO KNOW: Jessica Russell
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…
ROOM WE LOVE: For Art's Sake
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…
PARENT TO KNOW: Sarah Hayes Harkins
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…
ROOM WE LOVE: In the Pink
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…
9 Most Common Pregnancy Myths
Understanding the dos and don’ts when you’re expecting.
5 Ways to Help Your Child’s Speech Development Without Electronics
Simple ways to encourage your child to master speech and language.
The Queen City Quints Turn 1
The Bonner family reflects on their first year as a family of seven.
13 Practical Gifts for Mom and Baby
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.
Postpartum Depression Is Very Real
"Nashville" star Hayden Panettiere's battle with postpartum depression brings topic into spotlight
Making Maternity Leave a Choice
It's time to establish maternity leave as a basic right so all can make it a choice like Marissa Mayer.
Moms-to-Be: Get Your Omega-3s
Omega-3s have been found to be essential for both neurological and early visual development of the baby.
Should I Breast-Feed or Bottle-Feed?
Both approaches are safe and healthy for your baby, and each has its advantages.
Dear Santa: Top Holiday Toys for 2014
Find out which toys made the cut for this year's upcoming season.
