Q: I pay a summer sitter to come four days a week, and my neighbor’s kids are in and out of my house constantly. My sitter says she doesn’t mind, but I don’t think my neighbors should get free childcare…
In addition to backpacks, notebooks, and markers, kids will likely need a few extra supplies as they return to in-person learning this fall. We’ve got a roundup of classroom essentials to help with your back-to-school shopping. MASKS Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools…
Brooke Adler had a very specific timeline when she redesigned the breakfast nook in her client’s Myers Park home. The homeowner was expecting her third baby so she needed furniture that was in stock or had a reasonable backorder date,…
Constantly on the go. Difficulty focusing. Touches everything. Impulsive. Difficulty following directions. Most of us know a child (or have a child) with some of these tendencies. These children are often believed to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or…
Body awareness is an important part of the developmental process, but it’s not a milestone we pay much attention to. For many of us, body awareness is not something we have to think about as we go about our day.…
Q: Hi, Molly. I am strongly against spanking and my husband is not. He says he got spanked growing up and he turned out fine (ha). I think violence begets violence, and even just a “swat on the tush”…
As founder and principal of Greentree Homes, Emily Bramwell oversees the design and construction of custom homes across Charlotte. As a mom of three young children, she does laundry around the clock. When she and her husband bought a 1929…
After more than a year of remote learning, we’ve seen how important it is for students to have access to computers, ipads, and reliable Internet. But at least 11 million students across the country don’t have a device for online…
WBTV’s Molly Grantham tackles your parenting questions in this ongoing series
Learn about the planet’s diverse species, including those living in your own backyard or your favorite Charlotte greenway, on World Wildlife Day
Proprioception (proh-pree-o-sep-tion) isn’t a word we hear every day. Often referred to as our “sixth sense,” proprioception gives us an awareness of where our limbs are and how our bodies are positioned in space. In other words, proprioception gives us…
WBTV’s Molly Grantham tackles your parenting questions
How to teach your children to advocate for themselves in a virtual world
Downsize the party, not the celebration, with the help of a yard sign. These local companies add extra flair for any big day
Identify the behaviors in children who seek touch and the ways you can help
WBTV’s Molly Grantham tackles your parenting questions
Ready or not, Christmas is coming! Save time tackling that to-do list with these tips
3 reasons why your child is a wiggle worm
How to make Thanksgiving safe and fun for college kids
WBTV’s Molly Grantham tackles your parenting questions
How to discuss politics with your children ahead of an increasingly heated cycle
WBTV’s Molly Grantham tackles your parenting questions
Greater Charlotte YMCA The YMCA of Greater Charlotte, which has temporarily closed all 19 branches and two overnight camps due to the global coronavirus pandemic, is partnering with essential Atrium and Novant healthcare workers to provide free childcare for kids…
What parents need to know about routine doctor’s visits in the age of COVID-19
