CHECK OUT THE YIASOU THE GREEK FESTIVAL The Yiasou Greek Festival returns to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral September 5-7. Enjoy cultural exhibits, folk dancing, live music, and authentic Greek cuisine. The Kids Playland has rides, children’s activities, and…
Children’s experiences of singing, dancing, listening and exploring instruments from birth to age 7 shape their musical aptitude for the future.
There’s an interesting juxtaposition when a child goes to college. The child celebrates the successful culmination of years of academic pressures, while the parents grapple with a different kind of pressure: how to pay for a higher education.
The College Foundation of North Carolina advises:
1. Open a N.C. 529 college savings plan. In addition to federal tax advantages, the state offers a tax deduction for contributions.
My seventh-grader is very bright (IQ is 148) and has been in a full-time gifted program for elementary and middle school.
Once you become a parent, you suddenly are faced with some grown-up decisions you might not have considered in the past.
Kids with weaknesses in planning and organization have trouble independently imposing structure and order to tasks and ideas.
My son, a third-grader, has a difficult time spelling many of the words he uses in his daily work. However, he does great on his weekly spelling tests — all "A" grades. Can you explain this? How can I help him?
"Did I get any mail today, huh Mom, huh?" my 10-year-old asked impatiently.
"What makes you think you’re going to get mail? Did you write someone a letter?"
My fifth-grader has never found school to be easy. In the past, he has kept his head above water because I have worked with him a lot. This year, my son’s teacher doesn’t want parents to help with homework. He can’t always handle it on his own, so I’ve had to explain some of the work to him.
Is there a way I can improve my 9-year-old daughter’s writing skills? She is a brilliant reader, but her writing skills are below average according to the teacher. She never is "in the mood" to write, even on my laptop.
The fundamentals of handwriting are still introduced to children as early as age 3. But the progression of penmanship education — from print to cursive — is being interrupted by technology.
At school, children certainly spend time learning the three R’s, but what about the three E’s?
In North Carolina public schools, children who turn 5 by Aug. 31 are eligible to start school that year.
Tips for helping your preschooler prepare to read.
John Banks loves competition, and there's nowhere he's more competitive than on the tennis court.
Jill Moore knows something about blazing trails. The 16-year-old is Cabarrus County's first wheelchair athlete.
Jessica Philbrook stays on her toes whether she's performing in a studio or in the classroom.
In some ways, Hunter Cameron is not your typical teenager.
When Caitlin Gilliland walks on stage, she mesmerizes audiences with her graceful and elegant voice.
Brian Holberton is focused on precision behind home plate and at school.
Girl Scout troop leader Kelly Markiewitz has high praise for high school senior Anna Bobrow. "She's not afraid to blaze her own trail," says Markiewitz.
"Just do it" is a well-known Nike trademark and the personal mantra of Cody Starnes, a 12th grader at Independence High School.
Megan Thomas is dedicated to serving others and making a difference in the world around her.
Read about Harding University High School student and terrific tee Karina Anderson, who serves her community and still maintains top grades.
Programs and classes for kids, including music, art, dance, gymnastics, martial arts and more.
Private schools, preschools, charter schools and boarding schools.
Tutors, homeschool helpers, childcare resources, counselors and more.
