Advice for Parents From Kids: Part 1
Kids ages 12-18 answered burning questions from parents in the Charlotte area.
Parenting
Is My Tween Really in Love With Her Phone?
Teens love their phones, sometimes to the exclusion of everything else in their lives, including their family.
Taking a Sports Break Has Benefits
A look at why sitting out a sports season is a good thing.
Acknowledging the Value of Effort and Achievement
Complimenting your child's hard work goes is much more than a few words.
8 Reasons for Tween Social Media Anxiety
Understand the reasoning behind Social Media Anxiety and ways to restore balance when it comes to tweens and social media use.
Deciphering Teen Text Messages
New slang is often harmless, but parents should monitor texts that fall into these areas.
Understanding 529 College Savings Accounts in North Carolina
Thinking of opening a 529 account? Follow this advice.
Helping Kids Navigate Toxic Friendships
How to help kids make good, positive friendships
Does Spending Time Online Destroy Empathy?
Six ways families can engage with online communities that actively encourage positive social values.
The Smartphone Decision
7 things to think about before you buy your child their first smartphone (or give them your old one).
2017 Top Etiquette Tips
Incorporate these behaviors into your everyday life to make positive changes for yourself, your family and your community.
Words of Wisdom From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Messages to inspire and motivate children.
Charlotte Parent's 12 Most-Read Stories of the Year
From best playgrounds to an interview with Emily Maynard, these top the list for most popular stories in 2016.
Help Your Kids Decide What News is Worth Sharing
Help your child evaluate what he or she finds online and form sound opinions by asking a few key questions.
6 Family Resolutions for the New Year
Resolve to be a better family in 2017 with these suggestions.
The Gift Most Parents Wish They'd Never Given
It’s not too late to swap that screen gift for a toy.
5 Places to Volunteer as a Family in Charlotte
Give some of your time volunteering as a family at one of these local nonprofit organizations
Heartwarming Holiday Books for Kids
Holiday books with the feel-good spirit of the season
Raising a Confident Reader
Research from the University of Michigan highlights five fundamental components of early literacy.
11 Creative, Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Kids
Discover these creative, gift ideas sure to surprise and delight children of all ages.
Black Friday Sell Out
Chasing the deep discount to make that special Christmas morning memory
The Myth of the Overscheduled Child
Children who lack structure in their day may be turning to screens to fill the void.
Talking to the Kids About President Trump
What does the election outcome mean for our children?
How Much Screen Time Is Right for Kids?
The American Academy of Pediatrics helps parents find the balance with new guidelines and an online tool to create a customized family plan.
