Picture Perfect Porches
Lori Shaw and Jennifer Dolan met eight years ago, when their kids were in preschool. Both had lived and worked in New York; now, they lived five minutes apart in south Charlotte. “We came from the northeast, where fall is,…
22 Family-Friendly Events and Activities in Charlotte: May 2021
May 1 Bark at the Park. Emmett Scott Recreation Center, 801 Crawford Rd., Rock Hill. 1-4 p.m. Free. Bring your leashed pup for the Paw Parade, contests, onsite pet clinic, vendors, dog play area, and more. Dogs will be available…
The Pint-Sized Foodie: Silverlake Ramen
Each month, our 7-year-old resident foodie visits a different Charlotte-area restaurant that’s kid-friendly—but not a kid-topia. He orders something he’s never tried before and reports back with his recommendations for kids and their parents. Here is his review of Silverlake…
Has COVID-19 Changed the Way We Parent?
Experts weigh in
RECIPE: Vanilla Cake With “What The Fries” Teal Marble
When the What the Fries team celebrated the grand opening of their first storefront last month, co-owner Jamie Barnes’ 9-year-old daughter Lily wanted to make a cake to surprise her dad. She enlisted the help of expert pastry chef (and…
ADVICE: Why Does My Kid Struggle with Anxiety?
Our children’s fear and anxiety can often lead to behaviors that leave us scratching our heads and asking ourselves, “Why is my kid doing that?” Anxiety is easier to spot and diagnose, but sensory issues can get overlooked. That’s why…
ROOM WE LOVE: A Little Girl's Dream House
It was a dream job for designer Melissa Lee and her team at New South Home: A single dad had two empty rooms in his Ballantyne Tudor that he wanted to transform into something special for his 7-year-old daughter. “He…
Ask a Mom: Miscarriages, Return-to-School Anxiety, and Screen Time
Q: How do I talk to my 4-year-old about miscarriage?—Becca A: Oooohhhh … what a good question. One in four women have a miscarriage, but lost pregnancies are generally not something women discuss publicly. Finding the right words can…
All In One: Resort Vacations for Charlotte Families in the Time of COVID
A round-up of family-friendly destinations
Parent to Know: Roxy Te
If you don’t already follow her furniture brand Society Social on instagram, you need to. Founder and creative director Roxy Te’s collection of sorbet-colored accent chairs, grasscloth dressers, rattan bookcases, and Scalamandre pillows will make you want to add pops…
Editor's Note (April 2021): 'The Real Story'
Last month one of my beloved former professors at the Savannah College of Art and Design invited me to lead a series of virtual discussions with her writing students. As I prepared my talking points, it made me take stock…
Go. Play. See.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
EAT FRIES FOR DINNER If you’re a fan of this popular food truck and their loaded gourmet fries (and who isn’t?), stop by What the Fries’ new storefront on Park Road. In addition to their legendary fries, burgers, and fried…
21 Family-Friendly Events and Activities in Charlotte: April 2021
April 3 Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Rd., Huntersville. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hunts for ages 1-10. $8 per child and one adult, $5 per additional adult. This annual event features egg hunts organized by age group.…
In Step with… Jay and Miketa Davis
Jay and Miketa Davis are spouses and co-owners of the wildly popular LuLu’s Maryland Style Chicken and Seafood that opened on Tuckaseegee Road in 2019. We caught up with the couple to chat about plans to expand their family and…
Ask A Mom: Division of Home Labor, Bathroom Habits, and Cars Up the Nose
WBTV’s Molly Grantham tackles your parenting questions in this ongoing series
Editor's Note (March 2021): 'Don't Be Afraid to Leave Someone at the Altar'
I was listening to a podcast recently and one of the interview questions was, "What's the best advice your mother ever gave you?" The response this woman gave will be burned in my brain forever: "Don't be afraid to leave someone…
In Step With...Jon Beyerle
Jon Beyerle, owner of Soccer Shots of Greater Charlotte, began playing soccer at age 6. Today the father of two teaches fundamental skills to children ages 2 to 8, with an emphasis on character development and fun, engaging curriculum. Soccer…
Parent To Know: Jen Dufresne
The personal trainer owns a fitness studio in SouthPark
Parents to Know: Andrew and Alyssa Wilen
Andrew and Alyssa Wilen are the team behind Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen, the Lower South End spot where you can take a cooking class, pick up a prepared family meal, or come for Saturday brunch. The Wilens, married for five years,…
In Step with … Michelle Icard
The latest in our series of conversations with parents to know
New South End & Uptown Public Art to Discover
In Partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners In Charlotte, public art is for the people, and the vibrancy of the people shines through in the art. Case in point: In 2005, Charlotte artist Tom Thoune collected old plates, glass and…
ADVICE: Why Is My Kid Doing That?
Proprioception (proh-pree-o-sep-tion) isn’t a word we hear every day. Often referred to as our “sixth sense,” proprioception gives us an awareness of where our limbs are and how our bodies are positioned in space. In other words, proprioception gives us…
Room We Love: A Space for a 9-Year-Old Avid Reader
Designer Lauren Clement teams up with Impact Design Resources to build a stylish storage system and book nook
Self-Advocacy in the Age of COVID
How to teach your children to advocate for themselves in a virtual world
Editor's Note (February 2021): The Worst Crush I Ever Had
Last week my 7-year-old used our washing machine as his hiding place for a game of hide-and-seek. Was it a creative move? Sure. But was it the smartest place to hide? Definitely not. Now the washing machine is broken and…
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