Q: I am 5 months pregnant with our third, and my oldest (5-year-old girl) is asking how the baby is going to come out of my tummy. What’s an age-appropriate way to approach this? I also have a 3-year-old boy.…
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.…
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…
5 local spots with new and consigned maternity wear
Each year our sister publication, Charlotte magazine, releases a list of the Castle Connolly Top Doctors in Charlotte, based on a peer survey conducted by Castle Connolly. Doctors are selected through a peer nomination process, and then evaluated by a physician-led research…
I remember the day my husband and I, in all our naivete, went to create our baby registry. Four hours later, we emerged from the store anxious, bewildered, and in need of a very long nap. Attempting to stock yourself…
Ah, pregnancy. One of the most beautiful and strangest experiences of your life. From the nausea and constant need to pee to the first flutters of movement from the tiny creature inside you, you quickly learn your body is not…
A Charlotte Parent contributor and mother of two shares her experience
Professional dancer Sarah Hayes Harkins is currently performing her 14th season in Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker. But this year’s preparation has been a bit tougher than others. She and her husband Payton welcomed daughter Frankie in July. We caught up…
A mom-to-be shares how the coronavirus has affected her second pregnancy
Understanding the dos and don’ts when you’re expecting.
How to maintain social interaction during the days of new parenthood.
A little exercise can go a long way in building strength and feeling well throughout your pregnancy.
Why a maternal-fetal medicine specialist is important for pregnant women considered high-risk.
Learn more about a treatment that can help women who have had a preterm birth reduce their chances of experiencing another one.
Our suggestions for where to getaway, relax and unwind before your new addition to the family arrives.
Now that you know what Zika virus is, here's information every pregnant woman needs to know.
Dress your baby bump with pregnancy-friendly details like organic cotton, slip-on kicks and nontoxic nail polish.
There is no cure for the Zika virus. Learn as much as you can, and don't get bitten!
Researchers are engaging women in a research study through a free iPhone app.
A local midwife shares her birthing experience.
Emily Maynard Johnson's new book, “I Said Yes,” hits stands March 1. We chatted with her about her new family life, and here’s what she had to say.
Researchers studied assessment scores of 1,800 children born to women who became pregnant after receiving infertility treatments.
Thumbs up for companies expanding paid parental leave benefits
