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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,…

Get Real With April Barnhardt Whitlock

Carolina Parent,

Get to know local mom and director of brand management at Fundanoodle, April Barnhardt.

Foolproof Picture Hanging

Barbara Green,

Does this sound familiar: You want to create a collage of pictures on the wall, but by the time everything is hanging and lined up properly the wall resembles swiss cheese? If you want to hang pictures with abandon, and…

5 Tips for Finding a Babysitter

Heather Bailey,

Try these tips for finding the perfect caregiver so you can enjoy some time to yourself, to run errands or to have a date night with Dad.

Finding Your Style … After Baby

Amy Salvatore Reiss,

Recapturing your sense of style after baby and in turn, a sense of yourself.

Fit Family Challenge Spotlight Families: Part 4

Lisa Hassell,

The official Fit Family Challenge may be over, but this is only the beginning of lifelong changes for our two feature families and many others across Charlotte. We spoke with the Hill and Garfinkle families about their progress, accomplishments and frustrations.

Celia Rivenbark: Southern Humor

Carolina Parent,

Get to know award-winning humor columnist and author Celia Rivenbark.

Baby Bumper Battle UPDATE

Barbara Green,

Regular readers of my blog might remember a post I did last February about the battle of the bumper pads that erupted since the American Academy of Pediatrics' announcement that they were dangerous and should not be used in baby's…

Hot Active Wear for Mom

Whitley Adkins Hamlin,

If you're going to spend your entire day in athletic wear, you might as well make it cute.

Track Kids' Growth Wherever You Are

Barbara Green,

My family lived in the same house for my first 21 years, and there was a closet door marked with the height of each child through the years. Today's families are much more transient and leave behind the precious memories…

Behind the Scenes: Charlotte Symphony Trombonist Thomas Burge

Thomas Burge,

Find out how Charlotte Symphony trombonist Thomas Burge prepares for concerts.

Cook Delicious, Healthy Food for the Family

Carolina Parent,

What if there was a way to cook delicious food that helped you get the weight off and got your family eating healthier?

Window Solutions to Help Kids Sleep Better

Barbara Green,

Would you like your kids to sleep later in the morning? Sometimes something as simple as changing the window treatments can help. Here are some things to consider.1. Is the room too light? Daylight could be responsible for waking your…

Savvy Style for Beach Days

Whitley Adkins Hamlin,

Suit up for summer with these easy breezy beach accessories.

Get Real with Paul Schadt

Carolina Parent,

Get to know the morning show host of 96.9 The Kat.

Bye-Bye to Nap Time

Bruce Snyder,

Local dad hashes out naptime.

Family Friendly and Fabulous in 5 Easy Steps!!

Barbara Green,

Does this photo strike fear in the depths of your soul? Would the light-colored sofa and chair keep you awake at night with visions of juice boxes, dirty paws, and wine spills dancing in your head? You don't have to…

Adorable Beds on a Budget

Barbara Green,

Interior Design does not have to be expensive. Shocking to hear that coming from an interior designer, right? You may recall my post from March 14, 2013 "Is Your Child Worth $47,000?" It showed extravagant children's beds that cost more…

How Healthy is Your Child's Room?

Barbara Green,

Children spend a lot of time in their bedroom. Did you know that studies show some health problems such as allergies and autism can be attributed to dangerous compounds that are found in some home products? If you want to…

Lessening the Summer Stress in Blended Families

Karen M. Alley,

Five ways to handle the summer schedule in a way that will make things fun for everyone.

4 Tips for Shopping on a Time Crunch

Whitley Adkins Hamlin,

Find more time to shop with these easy tips.

The Finer Points of the Game

Bruce Snyder,

Local dad expresses his excitement for his kids' interest in sports.

3 Tips to Make Time for You

Carolina Parent,

Though it can seem impossible to find time for yourself with busy family schedules, it's important to take time for you. Use these three easy tips to make it happen.