How to Get Kids to Pay Attention
Age-by-age guidance on creating better communication with your kids, so you and your kids can feel heard and respected.
Parenting
GoKart: A Ride-Share for Kids Comes to the Queen City
Parents of children ages 6-16 can book a ride with GoKart, which officially launches in the Charlotte-area on Aug. 1.
Kids Tell Parents How to Behave at Their Games
What kids want you to know before the fall sport season begins.
Applying to College? Beware of Social Media
In 2008, Kaplan reported that only 10 percent of admissions officers bothered looking at an applicant’s social media pages; but in 2017, that number rose to 35 percent.
Tech Habits of American Families
In a few key areas, parents seem to be ignoring best practices and following the path of least resistance
Car Seat Safety: When Should Your Child Turn Forward-Facing?
It's safer for children under age 2 to remain in rear-facing car seat.
Easy Tips to Teach Kids Conversation Skills
It's essential that children can greet others with confidence and make conversation to make a good impression, make friends and build relationships.
Kids' Perspective on "13 Reasons Why"
A teen's perspective on the impact the show "13 Reasons Why" has had and how parents can deal with this tough topic.
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.
What to do When Your Kids ask the Hard Questions
Honesty is the best policy when it comes to tackling the tough questions with your kids.
The Best Parental Controls for Childhood Social Media
7 tips for making parental control on social media a success.
Tips for Parents From Kids on '13 Reasons Why'
Teens give their feedback on '13 Reasons Why,' drinking, sibling disagreements and dating.
Do You Lift People Up?
Get these four fundamentals down and you are on your way to making yourself, and the world, better.
Potty Training While Traveling
Tips for taking potty training on the road during family vacations.
Getting the House Ready for a Low-Tech Summer
Tips to make space for summer fun at home without screens.
Building Your Child’s Financial Literacy
Age-by-age guidance on raising kids with money smarts.
Getting Out and About as a New Mom
How to maintain social interaction during the days of new parenthood.
Live Summer in the ‘Now'
Make fewer plans and loosen up for unexpected family fun this summer.
Advice For Parents From Kids — Part 2
Kids reveal valuable information when answering parents questions and concerns.
Life Lessons Not Learned on a Video Game
Video games don’t prepare a young boy for real life or real baseball.
The Purposeful Parenting Way to Help Your ADHD Child with Homework
Tips to take the struggle out of homework for kids with ADHD.
5 Fitness Trackers Families Will Love
Does your family want to join the fitness tracker movement? Here are a few products on the market to consider.
Caution! Kids' Brains Are not Ready for Screens
Kids need hands-on help and clear leadership from parents for smart screen management.
