October is ADHD Awareness Month—a time to celebrate brain differences, not judge them. When you understand how the ADHD brain functions and processes information, you are more likely to parent productively, as opposed to feeling frustrated because nothing is working.…
Tales from the school bus and how it helps build character.
How to talk with teens about diversity in relationships.
12 ways to get results in the face of the toddler tantrums.
How to recognize a concussion and tips from medical experts on how to react.
Age-based solutions to help win the war on whining.
Local tennis and golf programs swing to a younger set.
Four local pediatricians give us some insight into common infections.
Teaching children about sexuality and masturbation without shame.
Bring out the blocks and practice these activities to help foster pre-math skills with preschoolers.
Grown-up tips to pass on to kids about what adults find endearing – and irritating – in kids.
Local teens speak up about staying smoke-free?. Briana Anderson, a senior at Mallard Creek High School, says she enjoys educating her peers on the dangers of tobacco, because she has seen first hand what the consequences of using tobacco can be.
Tips for incorporating children of any age into your exercise routine.
Charlotte health and fitness experts, Andre Hairston, Drs. Catherine and David Ohmstede and Alicia Fogerty, share how they keep their families fit.
Tips to help naviage your teen's growing independence during the holidays.
Four vitamins and minerals not to overlook.
Teach children basic courtesy for seasonal gatherings.
Learn how babies become aware of the world around them in the first month.
Expert advice on addressing bullying before children reach adolescence.
Pulling up is a developmental milestone that naturally happens when a baby’s body is ready, usually between 8 and 10 months.
Simple and practical strategies from an expert to help tweens begin the transition to adulthood in the middle-school years.
Many children fear the label of "fink," "rat," "squealer," or "blabbermouth." But there are many things children should feel free and comfortable to tell a trusted adult.
My son, a first-grader, is a saint at home, but he behaves terribly at school. I get an e-mail from his teacher almost every day about his constant talking, making funny noises and getting out of his seat.
It's a school night, and your child begins complaining of a sore throat. You take out a flashlight and, sure enough, his tonsils are enlarged and red.
The basics of potty training a toddler. Sometime around the 4,000th diaper change parents start thinking about when they can start potty training their child.
Charlotte-area doctors, dentists, chiropractors & therapists.
