Q: My 9-year-old son smells after soccer practice. Not sweaty kid smell—like, full-blown body odor. We make him shower every night, but is it too soon for deodorant? I don’t want to embarrass him.—Liz A: No. Not too soon.…
Q: My 9-year-old son smells after soccer practice. Not sweaty kid smell—like, full-blown body odor. We make him shower every night, but is it too soon for deodorant? I don’t want to embarrass him.—Liz A: No. Not too soon.…
As parents of four, Dawn and Joe Hewitt understand how hard it is to coordinate a myriad of activities and schedules. It’s why the Huntersville-based couple founded Groupeasy, an app to help busy parents streamline all of their email-based communication…
Already a boy mom and pregnant again with twins, I found out we were having our second and third sons in one fell swoop. The sex of “Baby A” was obvious on the ultrasound. But “Baby B” was ducking and…
Q: Hi, Molly. My 9-year-old wants a phone. Husband and I have been totally against it, but then I wished he had one the first few weeks of school when the bus schedules were crazy and I couldn’t reach…
In Partnership with Charlotte Christian School One of the most common questions we address in our college counseling office is, “Which colleges?” Seniors are considering which colleges to apply to, while juniors are anticipating campus visits. Every student is…
Heading back to school always comes with a bit of stress, but this year the transition may be especially challenging. Many children haven’t been in the classroom full-time in more than a year. The rules will be different, and most…
The importance of good handwriting can be easy to overlook in the digital age. Writing by hand, however, is an important skill for our children because it engages the brain in a different way than typing on a keyboard or…
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 Partnership with Big Blue Marble Academy As the world around us continues to evolve, we must change with it and teach our children how to embrace change. Our children are our greatest asset and future world leaders, so we…
Written by: Holly Summers-Gil Can you believe it’s already time to head back to school? Don’t panic though, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is here to make sure your teens are ready to hit the books! Now that Summer Break is wrapping…
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…
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…
In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Are you or a family member interested in improving your digital skills? Check out all the great programs and resources available for free through DigiLit at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. You can receive assistance no…
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In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Charlotte Mecklenburg Library announces the return of Community Read in March 2021 with a focus on creating community dialogue around the themes of racism and social justice. Community Read is the Library’s month-long effort…
Board of Education approves new plan in a 8-1 vote
We share some highlights and talk with a local expert about how we can protect our kids
Hours after the state announced a modified stay-at-home order, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to move all students K-12 to remote learning, from Dec. 14 through Jan. 15. The board approved the change in a 6-3 vote, with “no”…
Bus driver shortage due to leave and vacancies is the cause
How to discuss politics with your children ahead of an increasingly heated cycle
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From presidential homes to living history museums, these destinations provide hands-on learning opportunities for all ages.
In Partnership with Charlotte Christian School How is your student's school preparing them for college? At Charlotte Christian (7301 Sardis Road), one of the goals is to graduate students who find their identity in Christ and are prepared academically, spiritually,…
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