In just a few generations, the college application process has gone from filling out forms and taking a few standardized tests to navigating a gauntlet of portals, essays, application fees, and letters of recommendation. We sought out two local Charlotte…
Q: Do you know of a resource in town that could help me child-proof my kids' iPad? They are ages 6 and 8, but they are getting to the point where they know more about using iPad than I do.…
The only thing worse than a trip to the DMV is a trip to the DMV with your new teen driver. From ensuring you have the right paperwork to setting your child loose behind the wheel, it’s nothing short of…
At 17, Darby Camp seems far too young to appreciate a good 1980s movie reference. But her beloved shih tzu, Marty McFly, is a nod to her favorite movie, Back to the Future. Darby’s natural ease in a room full…
Q: Hi Molly! My 8-year-old daughter keeps asking how much money my husband and I make. She wants to know the specific dollar amount on our paychecks. I just tell her we make enough to afford our house, food, and…
On January 1, 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics published an article about the importance of free play and how crucial it is for a child’s development. Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a professor of pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, sited…
Karly Barker is the founder of Courtside Kids - an activewear brand for boys and girls ages 2 - 14. Prior to starting her family, the Utah native was a broadcast news reporter and anchor. Karly and her husband moved…
Expert Jeremy Boone’s tips on how to best support your little athletes
Q: I’ve had this gut feeling that my 18-month-old son has autism since his first birthday. He wasn’t a super smile-y baby, rarely makes eye contact, and often fixates on ceiling fans or windshield wipers. My pediatrician says it’s impossible…
The 52-year-old dad has amassed a following by finding the humor in raising teens.
Summertime is when peaches, berries, and melon are in their prime. Depending on where you live and shop, you may also find local plums, grapes, and figs. Take your kids to any local farmers market to meet the farmers who…
Q: Hi, Molly! This probably sounds familiar: My 3-year-old took a black Sharpie to my white wainscotting AND upholstered couch. He drew X’s down the staircase and into the living room “to protect his sister from the ninjas.” (I swear…
He's everyone's favorite weatherman (says the voters in Charlotte magazine Best of the Best Awards) but at home with his wife, Tammy, Brad Panovich is simply, Dad. The WCNC meteorologist has amassed a sizable following for his admitted geeky weather…
I want my kids to be thoughtful and self-assured. My own social media habits demonstrated the opposite.
Since becoming a parent almost 30 years ago, not a day has gone by that I haven't questioned myself and wondered, "Did I do the right thing?" or "Could I have handled that situation better?" The reality is that there…
Q: My 3rd grader and his friends are so competitive when they play sports. It seems someone always gets upset, is a bad sport, complains about fairness, the person losing storms off, etc. We’re talking a dozen different boys who…
As a mom of three boys, ages 4, 5, and 7, Kiara Harlow wanted—and needed—a playroom where her kids could literally climb the walls. When she met Cassie Albergotti, co-founder of Wild Child, she knew she found a solution. Their…
Here, she talks to us about adjusting to a new city for the first time, giving kids individual attention, and her favorite Charlotte spots.
Q: "My 11-year-old has become a “Sephora kid,” and I swear some of her skincare products are more expensive than mine! This seems excessive for a tween. Are there any cheaper, drugstore alternatives to tide her over until she ACTUALLY…
Q: My 10-year-old cannot handle it when we go away for the weekend or even an overnight trip. The separation anxiety and homesickness for us makes it almost not worth going. It doesn’t matter who she stays with—grandparents, best friend—there’s…
Corie Dulken is a massage therapist, skin care specialist, and owner of Nature's Spa in South Charlotte. The mom of three, who has always prioritized her physical and emotional health, found a lump in her breast in 2020 that was…
Q: My daughters (6 and 9) are big time Swifties and want to dress up with friends for the Super Bowl. What are some easy, inexpensive outfits or accessories I can get them? A: Have I ever been more excited…
Updated February 2025 Denise Antonacci Salon This award-winning SouthPark salon counts many local celebrities and high-profile Charlotteans as clients, but you may not know that they offer kid's services, too. Kid's cuts (10 and under) start at $40, depending on…
If you ever wonder where you can take your neurodivergent child around Charlotte, well, wonder no more. I’ve done the research with my own children to save you time and narrow down the search for sensory, budget-friendly, and fun places…
