Raising Kids Who Love the Outdoors
Here’s how to get your child off the couch and into the great outdoors, from toddlerhood into the teen years.
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Family Travel Tips for a Less-Stress Vacation
Watch: Charlotte Parent Editor Michele Huggins shares travel tips on Charlotte Today.
Read Charlotte Launches ‘Commit to 80’
The community is being asked to pledge commitment March 7-21 and ultimately get involved throughout the year.
Is Your Child Naturally Gifted?
Here’s how to nurture instinctive talents.
Teaching Kids to Be Kind Online
Principles for respectful relationships at home, school, work and community.
How to Talk to Your Children About Difficult Topics
Although it may not always be easy, it is now more important than ever for parents to talk with their children about difficult subjects. Learn five guidelines to help.
3 Basic Needs a Screen Can’t Give Your Child
The isolating nature of too much screen time must be recognized and with some intentional practice, we can bridge the gap that our kids may be feeling.
7 Ways to Make YouTube Kids Safer
To keep your kids safe while using YouTube Kids, consider taking advantage of these options
10 Tips to Reset the Screen Habits in Your Home
Make it a family goal to reduce screen time this year.
7 Tips to Declutter the Screens in Your Home
How many old laptops, handheld games and outdated tablets are in your house?
Is it Time for a Digital Detox?
How one family’s choice to delay screens has given hope to families everywhere.
Parenting a Perfectionist
How can parents can help their child do their best without getting hung up on “best” never being good enough?
Think Beyond the Wish List and Get Moving
Unplug your kids and get them something to spark a new outdoor interest this Christmas.
7 Ways Technology Can Bring Your Family Closer
Here are a few ways technology can enhance family togetherness.
Raising Socially Conscious Kids
How to communicate with kids about the issues shaping our world.
4 Signs of Holiday Stress Not to Ignore
Common holiday stressors and how to cope.
How to Give the Gift of Imagination
Using art, music, reading, writing and exploring to spark imagination.
2017 Holiday Gift Guide
Whether it’s a present for a toddler, a child who loves all things sports, a young artist or tech-loving preteen, our annual gift guide has you covered.
Your Black Friday Guide to Non-Tech Gifts
One of the most valuable gifts you can give your child is the gift of uninterrupted, non-tech family time.
How to Handle Whining and Talking Back
Age-by-age tips to help dial down distracting and disrespectful communications.
Is it Time to Switch Schools?
Finding the perfect fit for your child.
Rethinking Screens, Reclaiming Kids and Reconnecting Families
The solution to our children’s screen management is much easier than we think.
Movers, Shakers and the Daylong Sabbatical
Mental-health days usually lead to a boost in productivity when you go back to work.
What to Do About Cyberbullies
Like old-fashioned bullying, cyberbullying involves a willful, repeated effort to humiliate, harass or threaten another person. Here's what you can do to prevent it.
