Estimating College Costs
The power of a net price calculator
Teens
Why Thank You Notes Are Still Important
Tips for teaching children the value of handwritten thank-you notes for gifts and special occasions.
Video Game Violence and Kids
What parents need to know about the effects of violent video games on kids.
Middle-School Students Learn to Advocate Through Extensions Program
Peer-buddy programs may seem like a one-way experience, but there's often an explosion of life lessons and strong connections.
How to Help Your Teen Get Organized
Finding middle ground between the teen's way and parents' way.
Prom Project to Give Away Hundreds of Free Dresses
Teen girls will enjoy prom dress giveaway, etiquette sessions on March 10.
How Video Games Designed for Young Kids Lead to Gaming Addiction
Seven reasons to think twice before introducing your child to video games.
Soothing the Itch of Eczema
5 tips to help reduce eczema flare ups during winter months.
How to Help Your Teen Get Out of Bed in the Morning
Oh, what a beautiful morning? Transitioning your teen towards greater independence in the mornings.
The Teen Dating Game
Whether or not your child has gone on a date, now is the time to start a conversation about building healthy relationships.
How to Plan Extracurricular Activities That Really Count
Admission officers are interested in meaningful engagement, not perfunctory participation.
How to Talk About Sexual Assault With Your Child
In the wake of sexual allegations of many high-profile Hollywood and news professionals, and the #timesup and #metoo movements, it's time to discuss sexual assault with your children.
Is it Time for a Digital Detox?
How one family’s choice to delay screens has given hope to families everywhere.
How Should High School Freshmen Prepare for College?
How your ninth-grader can successfully launch his or her high school career.
Raising Socially Conscious Kids
How to communicate with kids about the issues shaping our world.
How to Handle Whining and Talking Back
Age-by-age tips to help dial down distracting and disrespectful communications.
Rethinking Screens, Reclaiming Kids and Reconnecting Families
The solution to our children’s screen management is much easier than we think.
A Teen's Perspective on the iGeneration
Tips for parents to understand and help their iGeneration kids.
What Tech Experts Know About Kids and Screens
7 Ways To Apply Their Wisdom in Your Home
Smartphone Addiction: How Much is Too Much?
Total abstinence from a smartphone isn’t realistic, but there are ways to become more deliberate about when and how we use our phones.
Teaching Kids to Be Respectful
Build better family interactions without the sass.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Kicks Off Community Read
This October, all ages can be a part of a community-wide book club with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's annual Community Read.
Private School Admission 101
Take the stress out of applying to a private university or college with this timeline to stay on track.
Helping a Quiet Child Bloom
Is your child an introvert? Here are ways to help your quiet child thrive.
