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,…
Get to Know: Jasmine Jordan of Jordan Brand
She talks about making the GOAT a 'Pop Pop' and balancing work with family life
Get carded this September at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library In a world rapidly moving to an online format, access to digital resources and educational materials is more important than ever before. With limits on in-person gatherings and adjusted work and school schedules, living…
7 Educational, Fun Ideas for August 2020 with Kids
In Partnership with Charlotte Country Day School The dog days of summer in Charlotte are always tough for parents, but during the coronavirus pandemic, pain points are stretched to new bounds. Local schools wished their graduating seniors well in May—some with virtual tributes—and…
What It's Like to Be Pregnant in the Year of COVID-19
A mom-to-be shares how the coronavirus has affected her second pregnancy
City’s Major League Soccer Team Named: Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC, it is. Charlotte’s Major League Soccer franchise announced the team’s name, colors, and crest during a live show today. Charlotte Football Club, or Charlotte FC, is the name. The team’s color scheme is blue, black, white, and silver.…
20 Places to Buy Children’s Face Masks in Charlotte
Options across the area
Frequently Asked Questions About N.C.'s Mask Mandate
Governor's executive order goes into effect today at 5 p.m.
How to Make the Most of Your Kids’ Outdoor Time
The latest 'Growing Up' column
Staff, Readers Share Forts Made During COVID-19
For many families, it was one of the first projects after the Stay-at-Home order
Charlotte Aquatics Reopens with Robust Safety Measures
As North Carolina entered Phase 2 of reopening, on June 8, 2020, Charlotte Aquatics reopened its pool to young swimmers—but not without major precautions. In Partnership with Charlotte Aquatics As the state of North Carolina moves through its phases of reopening amid COVID-19, parents are…
Room We Love: A Mudroom in Myers Park
Designer Brooke Adler builds a mudroom with function and flair
These Mini Stuffed Pancake Balls Make Breakfast Time the Best
Bantam Bagels makes bite-sized foods that kids love to eat and parents love to make—because they're so fun, delicious, and easy! Find their mini stuffed bagel, egg bites, and pancake balls online and in the frozen section of your local grocery…
Quarantine Fatigue? It’s OK. We All Feel It.
A note to parents really feeling it right now
Where to Find Take-Home Taco Kits in Charlotte
If the day ends in "y" its the perfect occasion for an in-home taco party!
Bringing Home Baby
One mother shares everything she wishes she’d known about those critical days after birth
How to Get Charlotte Coffee During the COVID-19 Crisis
From drive-thru to delivery
5 Ways You Can Support Charlotte Businesses Amid COVID-19
Looking for ways to help keep the Charlotte economy afloat? Local businesses are getting creative with ways to support. In Partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners It's easy to get swept up in the anxiety, sadness, and uncertainty of a…
Room We Love: An Artistic Boy’s Bedroom
Our latest look at a home renovation or design project that inspires us
You Can Be Friends With Your Child… Just Not Yet.
A look at the topic with advice from the experts
Editor's Note (April 2020): Settle In, Child
On the new issue of our magazine
An Everyday Etiquette Guide for Children and Teens
Our latest 'Growing Up' column
RECIPE: Midwood Smokehouse Pitmaster's Cheesy Omelet
It's a good time to get your kids in on the cooking
Staying Fit as a New Parent
Take it from this Charlottean: It's not impossible.
McAdenville Brings Back Christmas Lights to Spread Cheer During Pandemic
Update: This note has been added to the top of the McAdenville, Christmas Town USA Website: "Following the guide lines of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) task force reference gathering of more than 10, the McAdenville Christmas lights will not be on…
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