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,…
Hot Summer Style
Headed to a dinner date or night out with the girls? Here’s a chic and easy look to wear out on the town.
Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Kids in Charlotte
17 places for kids to volunteer in Charlotte.
Get to Know: Greg Zanitsch of The Fig Tree
Fig Tree restaurant owner Greg Zanitsch shares his take on raising three children in Charlotte while also owning and operating one of Charlotte's most respected restaurants.
Planning a Birthday Party Experience
20+ birthday party alternatives
Letting It Work Itself Out
Siblings playing nicely can seem like a miracle, but there are life lessons in letting them work it out.
Childhood Cancer and Everyday Heroes
The more we learn and talk about childhood cancer, the more we demystify it for ourselves and our kids.
Activities for Children With Special Needs
A quick look at local venues that offer sensory-friendly fun for kids.
7 Best Charlotte Suburbs for Families
These nearby communities are proof that life outside the city can be pretty sweet.
Do You Lift People Up?
Get these four fundamentals down and you are on your way to making yourself, and the world, better.
Getting the House Ready for a Low-Tech Summer
Tips to make space for summer fun at home without screens.
Why Game Camp is Not a Good Choice for Summer
Give your child the gift of time away from their screens and outdoor memories.
Flattering One-Piece Swimsuits
Step away from the tankini! It’s time for a seriously cool one-piece swimsuit designed with a modern mom in mind.
Get to Know: Jenny Gandhi
The owner of of Pearl. Dentistry Reimagined shares her take on new motherhood and being a business owner in Charlotte.
Getting Out and About as a New Mom
How to maintain social interaction during the days of new parenthood.
How to Raise a Non-Picky Eater
Mealtime basics that can help prevent your child from becoming a picky eater.
Live Summer in the ‘Now'
Make fewer plans and loosen up for unexpected family fun this summer.
Sugar Detox: How to Curb Kids' Sugar Habits
How much sugar is too much sugar for kids ... and you?
Get to Know: Katy Kindred
Th co-owner of Kindred restaurant shares her insights on parenting and making a successful business alongside her husband Joe Kindred.
Easing Separation Anxiety
A parent toolkit to make separations smoother from babyhood through adolescence.
Teaching Kids to Say I'm Sorry and Mean it
Helping kids understand that an apology is more than just words.
Spring Trends for Classic Style
Try out one of these spring trends — like an off-the-shoulder top or ultra-feminine florals. Or, rock a few together.
5 Fitness Trackers Families Will Love
Does your family want to join the fitness tracker movement? Here are a few products on the market to consider.
'Protein to the People' Project Benefits Local Food Banks
Girl Scout Gold Award Project benefits local chicken keepers and nearby food banks.
8 Meal-Kit Delivery Services for Families
Parents dish on how meal-kits are changing their family dinner routines.
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Charlotte Education Resources
Tutors, homeschool helpers, childcare resources, counselors and more.
Explore Sports + Fitness
Sports + Fitness
Sports leagues and fitness classes for kids.
