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6 Cool Backpacks for Kids

Maggie Barrows,

6 ideas to get your child to class in style.

Good Deeds: Summer Food Service Program

Carolina Parent,

The Summer Food Service Program provides healthy, nutritious meals and snacks to children in need while school is out.

The Lazy, Hazy... Anxious? Days of Summer

Todd Patkin,

What every parent should know before sending kids to summer camp.

Double Up on Fun: Host a Dual Birthday Party

Malia Jacobson,

Pair parties for more excitement and less work.

Growth Spurts and Typical Growth Periods

Jeana Bush, MD, Erin Stubbs, MD,

Growth during childhood is a key indicator of a child's overall well-being and is influenced by numerous factors such as diet, environment, genetics and hormones.

How to Survive Summer Road Trips with Kids

Malia Jacobson,

How to make summer road trips more pleasant for every age.

3 Great Teacher Gifts

Carolina Parent,

Show gratitude without going broke.

Junior Ranger Program

Kim Justen,

Kids ages 6-12 can become Junior Rangers and help protect the parks and learn about the environment.

Friendships 6-10

Malia Jacobson,

True friendships broaden a child's horizons, build confidence and bring lasting joy.

Friendships 0-5

Malia Jacobson,

From preschool through the teenage years, friendships are a fundamental part of childhood.

Meet the 2012 Cover Kid Finalists

Carolina Parent,

This year's four finalists joined us for a breezy afternoon of goofing off on location outside ImaginOn on Seventh Street uptown.

10 Brain Foods to Keep Children Charged and Alert

Lisa Hassell,

Make the connection with foods that help maintain memory, focus and mood ... and might even improve IQ scores!

Solutions to Sibling Strife

Lara Krupicka,

Help to solve sibling spats and bickering,

Children from all around the Queen City used crayons, markers, paint, watercolors and cameras to showcase their representation of "A World of Color," this year's contest theme. View the 2012 winners here!