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.…
Slumber parties are an important rite of passage in a child's life. How do you make the first experience a positive one?
Giving our children an education includes more than the three Rs they learn in school.
Do head lice have your child scratching her head? It’s estimated 10 percent of the school-age children have lice. Use these tips to find out if your child is one of them:
Many families struggle to find the time to be together and exercise, but a few moments of playful activity and fun as a family can give everyone a boost of energy.
Know the danger signs of a child who may be at risk of committing suicide.
More children are having braces put on their teeth before they reach double digits.
Many parents are conflicted about when to talk to their children about their adoption. We shed some light on how/when to do it.
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.
Tips and helpful hints on how to make the first trip to the dentist a great success
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.
Food allergies can be scary. Learn the signs and how to cope if your child has food allergies.
Tips for talking to little ones about self-exploration, nudity and 'private; parts.
Giving kids choices for how to say goodbye.
A few tell-tales signs that your child might have started pursuing the opposite sex.
Charlotte-area doctors, dentists, chiropractors & therapists.
