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,…
What Type of Pet is Best for Your Family?
Pros and cons of eligible family pets.
Diapers and Driver's Ed
Baby gap yields unique challenges and rewards.
Reality Check: Lindsay Merritt
Take a peek inside the life of mom Lindsay Merritt and get a glimpse of everyday parenting — from the madness to the mess-ups!
8 Frugal Dating Tips for Parents
With a little savvy planning though, parents can create magical dates without blowing their budgets.
Reality Check: Marlon Smith
A glimpse of everyday parenting from the life of local dad Marlon Smith.
7 Days of Giveaways
Find the hidden icons in the June issue of the print magazine. Then enter the code every day from June 1-7 to be entered to win!
Meet the Grandparents
Bruce Snyder, dad and sports director at FOX Charlotte, recounts the glory of Grandma and Grandpa.
Family Dining: Tony's Ice Cream
Charlotte-area natives know Tony's Ice Cream in Gastonia is the hopping spot after church and Little League games.
Neat Eats: Vegetable Garden "Dirt" Cups
A fun way to get kids to eat their veggies!
Good Gadget: Pop Art Toaster
Now you can create Disney character-shaped waffles, pancakes, individual cakes and brownies in your own kitchen to entice even the pickiest eaters.
Healthy Chicken Nuggets
A healthier alternative to store-bought chicken nuggets.
Reality Check: Molly Barker
A glimpse of everyday parenting from the life of local mom Molly Barker.
Books That Cook: Princess Party Cookbook
Find everything you need, including handy cooking tricks, to throw a party fit for a princess.
5 Ways to Cut Your Food Budget
Find ways to shave some dollars off your family grocery bill.
The Mommy Martyr Makeover
Though it's easy to joke, "mommy martyrdom" is a serious, but avoidable, side effect of modern motherhood.
Freshen Up for Spring
Add fresh scents throughout the house to spruce up for spring.
A Good Sport: Dad on Assignment
Dad's first day on the job with two kids in tow.
Good Gadget: Cabana Picnicware
Pack a picnic with reusable picnicware.
Neat Eats: Gluten-Free French Toast Casserole
Dads and kids can cook up a treat for Mother's Day with this make-ahead recipe.
Cover Kids Search Finalists
Meet our 2011 Cover Kids Search finalists.
A Gift for Every Mom
Five great gift ideas for Mom.
5 Ways to Take Care of Your Pet
Tips for pampering and caring for family pets.
Keeping Kids Safe Around Pets
7 tips to prevent bites and boo boos.
Priceless Lessons in Parenting
Fox Charlotte sports director Bruce Snyder shares lessons from his first daddy-daughter football game outing.
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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.
