Lifestyle

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,…

Making the Blended Holidays Work

Karen M. Alley,

Tips on how to make it through the holidays as a blended family.

How to Raise a Happy Only Child

Malia Jacobson,

No siblings, no problem!

Helping Kids to Mind Their Manners

Malia Jacobson,

Age-by-age guide on helping kids mind their manners.

11 Healthy Ways to Deal with Parenting Anger

Jude Bijou MA MFT,

Releasing anger that won't damage your kids OR leave you feeling like a terrible person.

Shared Bedrooms: Ages 0-5

Malia Jacobson,

Tips and tricks on disciplining young roommates.

Shared Bedrooms: Ages 6-11

Malia Jacobson,

How parents can ease fighting over property and privacy.

Shared Bedrooms: Ages 12-18

Malia Jacobson,

Consider this: parents are children's primary role models when it comes to sharing space

Good Eats in a Flash

Katie Quine,

The busy mom's guide to quick and delicious dinners

Healing Through Helping

Joy Fuller,

Four N.C. moms share stories of transformation after beating breast cancer.

Good Deeds: Tanisha Johnson

Carolina Parent,

During free time last summer, Tanisha Johnson opted to volunteer reading, doing art and spending time with children at the Larry King Clubhouse.

Davidson Student Wins Scholarship

Carolina Parent,

Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program recently awarded 11-year-old Cole Rosenberger, of Davidson, a $10,000 scholarship for his efforts to encourage fast food chains to adopt the use of post-consumer recycled fibers in paper products.

Elissa Schappell Peels Away the Labels with "Blueprints for Building Better Girls"

Michele Huggins,

Author Elissa Schappell scrapes away cultural stickers placed on women.

How Innovative N.C. Employers are Implementing Flexible Scheduling Options

Marty Minchin,

Innovative services create happy, healthier employees.

How Employers are Accommodating New Mothers at Work

Jill C. Moffett,

How North Carolina employers are helping breast-feeding mothers.

Should You Be "Friends" With Your Boss on Social Media?

Eleanor-Scott Davis,

When it comes to forging a friendship with your boss, think before you leap.

Top Five Do's and Dont's of Personal Relationships at Work

Savannah Shaw,

How to put your best (and most professional) foot forward.

2012 N.C. Family-Friendly 50 Companies

Carolina Parent,

Carolina Parenting Inc. is pleased to announce the N.C. Family-Friendly 50 companies for 2012. These outstanding employers should be applauded for their family-friendly policies and benefits that make it possible for working parents to manage their careers and spend time with family.