Merry Holiday Manners
Teach children basic courtesy for seasonal gatherings.
Parenting
Teaching Compassion and Empathy
Expert advice on addressing bullying before children reach adolescence.
Fall Placemat
With some clear self-stick paper and pressed leaves, the children can make a permanent and useful souvenir of the season!
When Tattling Is Good
Many children fear the label of "fink," "rat," "squealer," or "blabbermouth." But there are many things children should feel free and comfortable to tell a trusted adult.
Mischievous … and Misbehaving at School
My son, a first-grader, is a saint at home, but he behaves terribly at school. I get an e-mail from his teacher almost every day about his constant talking, making funny noises and getting out of his seat.
How to Make Your Child's Birthday Special When it Falls in the Middle of the Week
Honoring your child's birthday as a family.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Quick question: Do your kids act differently at school than they do at home?
Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Questions to ask next time you meet with your child's teacher.
Fighting Playground Infections
Simple, practical steps on the playground can help fight and prevent common infections.
When a Loved One Dies
How to help young hearts and minds grieve after someone close dies.
Teaching Kids Eco Responsibility
Whether you feel being green is a fad or here to stay, sustainability is an fantastic opportunity to put children in charge of that "something" they require to feel confident in household contributions.
Dealing With Stealing
While many a parent is mortified when her child steals, it is not out of the range of what some young children do.
Making Preschool Transition Peaceful
Five tips to make first days of preschool smooth for little ones and parents.
5 Habits Every Mom Should Break
As moms, we tend to put a lot on our plates. In fact, it's one of the reasons we often feel overwhelmed.
Bag it or Buy it?
Making the right choice for the lunchroom. Making sure children eat a healthy lunch at school can be challenging, whether they eat in the cafeteria or pack a lunch from home.
Get on the Bus
It is a parent's nightmare that their child may get lost in the school bus shuffle of the first day. We worry kids won't recognize their bus number or the driver, or think to look for buddies. We offer some tips to calm first-time rider jitters.
Kid Collections
From rocks and seashells to Fathead tradeables and Silly Banz. Collections are an exciting exercise in creating a world all of one's own and offer some important life lessons.
Planning Strategies for Back to School
Everyone always talks about getting kids ready to go back to school. Now is the time to think about areas that presented continuous problems last year.
Engaging Young Minds
Discovery Place helps kids 'think it up.' With schools cutting budgets across the Charlotte region, parents are taking a more active role in their children's education.
Back to the Books
It's almost time for alarm clocks, busses, notebooks, and schedules, which means it's back-to-school time. It's been a super hot summer, so many may be ready for the coolness of the classroom.
The Virtual Playground
Are online fantasy worlds too enticing for your child? Webkinz. Whyville. Club Penguin. Poptropica. These virtual worlds, and many others like them, create simulated environments for kids to interact with other online kid users or to create imaginative worlds of their own online.
The Multicultural Classroom
Preparing young students for a global future. Back to school means back to the basics, and in Carolina classrooms today, this means more than just reading, writing and arithmetic.
Crafts for Kids: Patriotic Pinwheel
Usher in the Fourth of July breeze with your child and a festive craft by following these twelve simple steps!
Watermelon Dippers
This fresh dip with a hint of sweetness makes a treat kids will love!
