The holidays can be a sensory explosion—and not just for children. I’m talking about parents, too. As soon as the holiday season kicks off, your to-do list goes from 1 million to 10 million items, with shorter deadlines and more…
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.
Read a story about a terrific teen Lane Baker receiving the National Silver Medal at The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards as a merit of his wonderful historical fiction story.
It takes a lot of hard work to be No. 1 and TJ Tkacik knows about work.
Learn how to help your kids get past their fears, hiccups and issues with procrastination.
Dr. Peter Gorman reviews the 2008-2009 school year successes, and looks ahead to 2009-2010 plan.
Is skipping fifth grade a challenge? Can parents still stay involved in their child's school life in middle school? Find answers to these tough questions.
Kindergarten age appropriateness, book report woes and end of year strategies from our experienced educators.
Our Rookie Dad re-evaluates why he stays home with the kids, rather than climb the corporate ladder.
Hear from dads who are the primary caregivers and why they choose to take on the job.
Get great tips on how to make a successful study/workspace at home for your student.
Establishing good study habits at home
Gadgets and gizmos the make the school year better.
Siblings often have to live up to, or live down, their other siblings' reputations. Find out how local moms deal with this situation.
Required shots or recommended? Get the list before school starts.
Read why comics and graphic novels are cool learning tools for kids.
Step by step instructions for cool, weather craft and experiment.
Our College Guide Editor shares her personal story of navigating college applications and lets us in on a few tips on making the experience memorable.
The availability of financial aid is shrinking and MFS Investment Management offers some tips to help parents maximize college savings and financial aid strategies.
What kind of school district does Charlotte-Mecklenburg want? As a community, we have a very clear choice: Will we give our children an education that will prepare them to live and work in a global village where they reach further to compete locally, nationally and internationally?
In local schools gifted children are identified by a variety of tests and measures, but who gets tested and why?
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.
