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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,…

Nine New Year’s Resolutions for the Whole Family

Lisa Nord Seplak,

Are you tired of committing to New Year's resolutions that you never keep? Make it a family affair with these ideas for turning over a new leaf.

The Family Couch

Lee McCracken,

The start of a new year is a good time to take stock of the family's emotional health.

Reality Check: Amanda Sturner

Carolina Parent,

Take a peek inside the life of local mom Amanda Sturner and get a glimpse of everyday parenting — from the madness to the mess-ups!

New Year's Resolutions

Bruce Snyder,

FOX Charlotte Sports Director Bruce Snyder shares his family's lighthearted New Year's resolutions.

Laying Down the Steak Knife

Laura Amann,

How to live and eat happily with a vegeterian child.

Finding Time to Exercise

Jennifer Gregory,

Several ways for busy parents to find time to exercise.

Good Gadget: Headchefs Pizza Posse Grande Set

Carolina Parent,

Your kids are sure to have a blast using Lucy, Rocco, Tic Toc, Ginger and Pan to help in their pizza creation. ?

Books That Cook: Cook Your Way Through the S.A.T.

Carolina Parent,

Children can follow step-by-step recipes while also mastering 1,000 of the most frequently asked words on the S.A.T. ?

8 Toddler Pitfalls to Avoid on Christmas Morning

Ashley Grimaldo,

Get a game plan together now so that your entire family can enjoy the holidays without going into meltdown mode.

Up-cycled Holiday Garland

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When those holiday boxes start piling up, we have a cool project that can help ease both your environmental and gift-giving consciences!

Holiday Body Scrub

Erika Katz,

An easy, DIY beauty gift that you can make in your own kitchen.
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8 Tips for Holiday Sanity

Kerrie McLoughlin,

Quick fixes that will help you and your family find more holiday cheer this year.?

Improving Dinner Hour

Sue Carloni,

Nip the sibling bickering in the bud and make dinner hour a special time for everyone.

Good Gadget: Rudolph Water Bottle

Carolina Parent,

This school cafeteria- and Mother Nature-friendly water bottle is sure to quench kids' (and parents', too!) thirst for style and refreshment. ?

Teaching Financial Responsibility

Diane C. Shearer, LMFT,

Being realistic about money with kids.

Neat Eats: Grilled Pizza Sandwich

EatWisconsinCheese.com,

Here's a hearty open-faced sandwich that has lots of protein and vegetables and is sure to please.?

Books That Cook: A Very Merry Christmas Cookbook

Carin Prescott,

If you want to really impress your family and guests this holiday season, whip up some delectable dishes and desserts from Good Housekeeping's "A Very Merry Christmas Cookbook." ?