Should You Let Your Kid Quit?
When my son was in a tween, he asked if he could take golf lessons. I signed him up for introductory lessons with a golf pro. He enjoyed it so much I sent to a summer golf camp for a…
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Nostalgic Holiday Reads
Settle in to read these holiday classics with your family and reminisce about the holiday spirit of your childhood. Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree Mr. Willowby’s Christmas tree is beautiful but too big for his parlor, so he has the butler…
PARENT TO KNOW: Molly Phillips
The assistant director for education at the Bechtler talks childhood art, scissor lessons, and her new library discovery.
ASK A MOM: Fairness, social anxiety, and hurricane relief
Q: My kids are having the constant “it’s not fair!” battle and it’s exhausting. Responding with “life’s not fair” isn’t working. What’s an effective way to shut this down? A: The F-word is not allowed in our household. No one…
Beyond SAT Scores: Navigating the college application process
In just a few generations, the college application process has gone from filling out forms and taking a few standardized tests to navigating a gauntlet of portals, essays, application fees, and letters of recommendation. We sought out two local Charlotte…
ASK A MOM: Parental controls, saving and investing, and gender disappointment
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.…
DRIVING 101: 6 Tips For Getting Your Teen Driver Licensed in North Carolina
The only thing worse than a trip to the DMV is a trip to the DMV with your new teen driver. From ensuring you have the right paperwork to setting your child loose behind the wheel, it’s nothing short of…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CELEBRATE LABOR DAY AT THE U.S. WHITEWATER CENTER Celebrate Labor Day at U.S. National Whitewater Center Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1. The weekend lineup includes trail races, yoga, live music, and the Whitewater Center’s newest feature, Wildwoods, an…
ASK A MOM: Financial literacy, first dental visits, and setting boundaries with a new baby
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…
10 Products and Ideas for Back-to-School Organization
Get your kids and your home ready for school routines
UNPLUG AND PLAY
On January 1, 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics published an article about the importance of free play and how crucial it is for a child’s development. Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a professor of pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, sited…
8 Things to Know About Grow Café
The best inventions are often born from necessity, and this was certainly true for Stacy and Michael Baker, co-owners of Grow Café. As working parents with two daughters under age 4 (they also have a 17-year-old son), they struggled to…
10 Ways to be a Better Sports Parent From a Former NFL Coach
Expert Jeremy Boone’s tips on how to best support your little athletes
ASK A MOM: Sunscreen battles, indoor summer activities, and going with your parenting gut
Q: I’ve had this gut feeling that my 18-month-old son has autism since his first birthday. He wasn’t a super smile-y baby, rarely makes eye contact, and often fixates on ceiling fans or windshield wipers. My pediatrician says it’s impossible…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CELEBRATE AMERICA AT THE BALLPARK See the Charlotte Knights take on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on July 4 at 6:35 p.m., and stay for a fireworks show at Truist field immediately following the game. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets…
COOKING WITH KIDS: Summer Fun Fruit Salad
Summertime is when peaches, berries, and melon are in their prime. Depending on where you live and shop, you may also find local plums, grapes, and figs. Take your kids to any local farmers market to meet the farmers who…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
VISIT THE NEW SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM The Sullenberger Aviation Museum officially opens its doors on Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Captain C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger, who maneuvered the famed “Miracle on the Hudson” landing, will be in Charlotte to celebrate…
PARENTING AND SOCIAL MEDIA: Why I Stopped Posting Photos of My Social Life
I want my kids to be thoughtful and self-assured. My own social media habits demonstrated the opposite.
ASK A MOM: Sportmanship, teacher gifts, and athleisure brands that won't break the bank
Q: My 3rd grader and his friends are so competitive when they play sports. It seems someone always gets upset, is a bad sport, complains about fairness, the person losing storms off, etc. We’re talking a dozen different boys who…
Neurodivergent Travel: 3 Destinations That Are 4 Hours or Less from Charlotte
If you’re looking for easily accessible, neurodivergent-friendly destinations for your family, here are three that are a short drive from Charlotte. GREENVILLE, SC With plenty of parks, trails, and museums, this pedestrian-friendly city has plenty to offer families for a…
ROOM WE LOVE: An Indoor Obstacle Course
As a mom of three boys, ages 4, 5, and 7, Kiara Harlow wanted—and needed—a playroom where her kids could literally climb the walls. When she met Cassie Albergotti, co-founder of Wild Child, she knew she found a solution. Their…
How to Survive Jet Lag With Kids
Bring the kids, ditch the jet lag
ASK A MOM: Separation anxiety, social media, and self-esteem
Q: My 10-year-old cannot handle it when we go away for the weekend or even an overnight trip. The separation anxiety and homesickness for us makes it almost not worth going. It doesn’t matter who she stays with—grandparents, best friend—there’s…
COOKING WITH KIDS: Mystery Baked Sandwiches
This month I’m cooking with my 8-year-old neighbor, Luke Tolley, and we’ve prepared what Luke calls “Mystery Baked Sandwiches.” This is a fun one, and it’s super simple. So simple, in fact, there’s not really a formal recipe. All you…
A Guide to Choosing a Charlotte Preschool
Things to consider when selecting from the many local options.
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