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Picture Perfect Porches

Taylor Bowler,

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,…

Tips on Capturing Family Milestones

Malia Jacobsen,

Some advice in time for the holidays.

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Make ‘The Nutcracker’ a Family Tradition in Charlotte

Courtney McLaughlin,

Tips for sharing a magical family experience

2018 Holiday Gift Guide

Elena Epstein,

Favorite toys — tried and tested — for the kids on your gift-giving list

Make Your Own Cherry Scones

Michele Huggins,

This holiday, introduce children to something a bit more unique than the standard cookie tray with this recipe from "The Ultimate Kids' Cookbook."

Surviving Vacation and Holiday Travel With a Special-Needs Child

Shundrikka Owens,

Yes, you can travel with your special needs child. Here are all the tips you need to start planning.

What to Do When Parenting Styles Clash

Christa Melnyk Hines,

And tips to navigate the holiday experiences as a team

Rethinking Your Gifting This Holiday Season

Melanie Hempe,

Gifts that spark imagination, inspiration

Building on Imagination

Derek James,

Given the chance, kids are natural builders and makers

Get to Know: Samantha Busch

Michele Huggins,

Get a glimpse into the life of Samantha Busch, wife of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and mom to Brexton Busch.

Q&A: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author Talks N.C. Appearances, New Book

Andy Smith,

Jeff Kinney signs and interacts with fans in Charlotte and Raleigh in November

Helping Kids, Dogs Live Peacefully, From Birth to Teen Years

Malia Jacobsen,

Helping kids and canines safely cohabitate

How to Make 'Boxtumes' Out of Amazon Prime Packages

Andy Smith,

It’s getting to be that time of the year when the Amazon Prime boxes pile up. They don’t all have to go straight to the recycling bin, though. One new trend for crafty parents is the “boxtume,” a costume that…

Get to Know: Kaci Barbosa of Jade & May

Michele Huggins,

A Q&A with the co-owner of the mobile bartending business

Sil Gonzo Executive Director Of Ourbridge Spends Time Connecting With Program Participants

Welcoming Refugee Families to Charlotte

Julia Pelly,

How family-to-family support makes a difference

A Little Family Teamwork

Derek James,

A trip to 'The Nintendo Switch Family Showdown'

How to Put Scary Dreams to Bed

Malia Jacobson,

Two local experts help unpack nightmare facts and explain how to make nights less frightening for kids

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Exploring NASCAR Country in North Carolina

Bryan M. Richards,

In our house, Sundays were for racing, not football, and we were always tinkering on a project car in the garage.

Helping Kids Develop Positive Self-Worth

Malia Jacobson,

Research links healthy self-esteem to better overall physical and emotional health, improved problem-solving, better relationships and lower levels of stress.

Put Some Trust in Family Dinner

Dawn Poulterer-Woods,

Taking time to have meals together offers a place for kids to be heard.

Why Parents Should Not Overshare Photos on Social Media

Melanie Hempe,

You mean no harm, but does the sharing of photos on social media reduce the benefits of your family's special moments?

New Baby, New Business: How Local Moms Made It Work

Aleigh Acerni,

Being a new mom isn’t easy. Launching a business isn’t, either. But doing both at once? It’s not as crazy as it sounds.

Get to Know: Charlotte Independence Player Jorge Herrera

Michele Huggins,

Jorge Herrera plays soccer for the Charlotte Independence soccer team, an expansion team of the United Soccer League. He and his wife Emily are parents to Jeronimo, age 10, and Emiliano, age 3. Where in Charlotte do you live? Where…