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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,…

Embrace Festive, Chic Valentine’s Day Finds

Lauren Bell Isaacs,

Add a touch of Valentine’s Day to your style all year with these chic finds.

5 Tips for Wintertime Safety

Renee Roberson,

A few tips to keep you prepared in weather-related emergencies, including power outages.

This New App Finds Nearby Food Allergy-Friendly Restaurants

Mikala Young,

Cut back on the hours spent searching for a safe restaurant to eat with the family.

4 Books That Are Good To Have on Hand

Mikala Young,

From how to con your kid to raising kids to be smart about money, here are a couple books to add to your shelf.

Winter Style and Beauty Treats Make January Joyful

Lauren Bell Isaacs,

Survive the winter slump with these cold-weather beauty and style treats.

Health Coaches Help Families Meet Fitness Goals

Site Staff,

Need more sleep, exercise or better eating habits? Health coaches offer a step-by-step, supportive process that they say can lead to permanent lifestyle changes.

11 Apps to Help Families Feel Calm and Relieve Stress

Carolyn Jabs,

Check out these apps to help parents and kids feel better and release from the pressures of life.

5 Ways To Keep Your Kids Entertained During A Shopping Trip

Site Staff,

Real ideas from real moms.

Down for the Count: 5 Ways For Mom To Survive Being Sick

Vanessa Infanzon,

Recommendations for prevention and treatment, and practical tips on how to get rest and stay sane.

Charlotte Parent's 12 Most-Read Stories of 2015

Site Staff,

From a viral bucket list to a blog post on Charlotte's silent lunch trend, these were our most popular stories in 2015.

6 Life-Saving Holiday Hacks

Mikala Young,

Easy tips and tricks to make your busy holiday a little easier.

How to Host a Holiday 'My Favorite Things' Party

Pam Molnar,

Think beyond the cookie exchange for a fun themed party this holiday season.

For the Love of Music: A Charlotte Symphony Romance

Page Leggett,

Matchmaking at the ‘Magic of Christmas’ leads to much more.

Pet Project: Choosing the Right Pet for Your Family

Malia Jacobson,

An age-by-age guide to picking the best pet for your family.

Letters to Santa at Macy’s Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation

Michele Huggins, Renee Roberson,

Use your child's wish list to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening conditions this holiday season.

Gifts to Spread Holiday Joy

Lauren Bell Isaacs,

Check out our picks of gifts to delight a range of friends and family.

3 Fun Games to Keep Your Holiday Party Going

Pam Molnar,

Avoid dull moments at your holiday party with one of these fun games that everyone will love.

Where You Shop for Groceries May Be Influencing Your Family's Nutrition

Michele Huggins,

New study finds that consumers who shop at warehouse clubs and mass merchandisers purchase foods with less nutritional value.

5 Easy Ways to Make Thanksgiving Cooking Easier

Mikala Young,

Make your life easier this Thanksgiving with these simple hacks for the kitchen.

I'll Take a Peppermint Mocha, Please

Renee Roberson,

It's time for some perspective on the holidays.

Our Condolences

The Staff of Charlotte Parent,

At Home blogger Barbara Green passed away Oct. 20, 2015. Charlotte Parent sends condolences to her family, friends and those of you in our parent community who knew her.