5 Places to Find Babysitting Classes in Charlotte
Tweens and teens can learn more about the business of babysitting and safety tips at these local classes.
Parenting
Teacher Trouble
Tips to recognize and resolve student-teacher conflict.
Building a Family Through Adoption
Three families travel different avenues of adoption, all leading to happy relationships
Teaching Children to Spend Wisely Online and Elsewhere
Arm your kids with these basic questions to ask themselves before making a purchase so they learn good money management.
Raising a Transgender Child
Two local moms open up about parenting a transgender child — and what they’ve learned about loving your children for exactly who they are
The Myth of Digital Forbidden Fruit
Why giving in to screens now doesn’t pay off in the future.
3 Great Books About Autism
Whether your child or someone they know is on the autism spectrum, use these books to guide them through questions and celebrate what makes each of us different.
Shielding Kids from (Political) Horror
Next month, about 60 percent of eligible voters will cast a ballot in the presidential election. My sons are age 5 and 8, respectively, and the closest they get to elections and politics in our house is “Kid President” on…
Are Your Kids Overscheduled?
How to reduce the stress and plan downtime
Charity Begins at School
Help your children give back to others through these websites that connect families with schools, classrooms and individual students in need.
How to Protect Your Child From Online Porn
7 steps parents can take steps at home to prevent online porn exposure at an early age.
Talking to my Child About Charlotte's Protests and Violence
Making sense of this tipping point in Charlotte and how it affects all ages.
Common Sense Rules for Pokémon GO and Other Games
New games that fuse virtual and tangible worlds produce fun as well as risk. Keep these guidelines in mind to help protect your family.
Tips for Connected Caregivers
Consider these tips when talking to your caregiver about how and when it's OK to use a smartphone.
How To Raise A Well-Rounded Child
It’s possible for parents to raise well-rounded kids without ramping up pressure or piling on after-school commitments.
Stop Growing Up
The little moments that Dad will never forget.
4 Manners to Help Build Self-Confidence
Teach these manners to help kids feel good and build confidence.
Is Pokémon GO a Go in Your Neighborhood?
Pokémon GO is a hit with tweens, teens and parents worldwide.
13 Ways To Get Your Kids To Do Their Chores
How to make hard work = family fun.
Keeping Family Smartphones Secure
Minimize some of the heartbreak involved with losing a cell phone by teaching these good habits as soon as kids get their first phone.
Raising Good Kids Who Care
What does raising a “good kid” really mean?
How To Banish Summer Boredom
Keep kids active and engaged this summer.
Top 5 "Hanging Out" Etiquette Tips for Teens
Share these tips with your teens to help them gain and keep friends, and to impress their friends' parents.
7 Tips to Help Dads Maintain Hero Status This Father's Day
We are our children’s first heroes, whether we want that responsibility or not.
