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,…
Strategies to Balance Continuing Education With Kids
Tips to balance being a parent, employee and student at the same time.
How to Slow Down and Make Memories With Your Kids
6 tips to create quality family time while the kids are kids.
2011 N.C. Family-Friendly 50 Companies
Top 50 N.C. companies with strong commitments to work-life balance and family-friendly policies and benefits.
A Good Sport: Packing with Kids
Local dad describes the difference in packing for a vacation with children.
Back-to-School Family Traditions
Making the most of a new year with annual rituals.
Reality Check: Tamatha Jackson
Take a peek inside the life of local mom Tamatha Jackson and get a glimpse of everyday parenting.
Enjoy the Last Days of Summer, Teachers!
Local dad emphasizes teacher appreciation.
Family Dining: Koishi Sushi Bar and Fine Chinese
A good option for bringing two Asian cuisines to one table.
Good Gadget: Kinderkitchen Kids Tools
Child-safe kitchen tools designed to make cooking tasks extra fun.
Neat Eats: Zucchini, Tomato & Parmesan Bake
This easy recipe is cheesy, flavorful and nutritious for the entire family.
Hip Homework Habitat
Create a hip habitat to make homework fun.
The Work/Life Dance
Sharon Decker shares her insight on the working-mom routine.
The ABC's of Snacking
Snacks to get kids' bodies and brains ready for a new school year.
Kitchen Click: Zis Boom Bah
Can't decide what to cook for dinner? Let the kids choose on ZisBoomBah.com.
10 Tips for Skillful Parenting
Advice for parents on how to approach their role from a fresh perspective.
Good Gadget: DippyCups
Teach children portion control and healthy eating habits with these colorful cups.
8 Tips for Saving on DIY Projects
Consider the ways you can save on your summertime do-it-yourself project.
Pinky's Westside Grill
Grab a juicy burger and other comfort food in an open-air, relaxing atmosphere.
Good Gadget: Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
Kids can stay cool this summer with the coolest dog — and the coolest toy — on the planet.
Neat Eats: Watermelon Shark
Master the art of carving watermelon into fun shapes for display.
Books That Cook: The Baby-Led Weaning Cookbook
130 easy and nutritious recipes that help babies learn to eat (and love!) a variety of solid foods.
5 Sanity Savers for Summer Vacation
Strategies for keeping the family vacation travels fun for all.
We're Late, Again!
Dad explains why making it anywhere on time is near impossible with small children.
Mommy Has a New Swim Suit
When it comes to mommy swimsuits, function trumps fashion. Find out how to embrace sensible summer chic.
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Charlotte Education Resources
Tutors, homeschool helpers, childcare resources, counselors and more.
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Sports + Fitness
Sports leagues and fitness classes for kids.
