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,…
Joining the Team or Going It Alone?
When it comes to sports and children, one of the biggest decisions is what sport to choose. There are many different options in the Charlotte area, so you should first narrow the field by considering if your child will prefer an individual sport or a team sport.
4 Fun Accessories for Mom
Accessorize to be the fashionista you have always been, just with a little bundle of joy coming along for the ride.
Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
Teach the kids how to chop, mix and stir one cold Saturday afternoon, and the family can enjoy time together in the kitchen followed by a yummy dinner of warm soup. This simple recipe uses ingredients found in most households (hint: use a ham roast or steak instead of thinly sliced deli meat), is easy to assemble and takes about 30 minutes to make — perfect for young attention spans and hungry tummies! (Courtesy of Allrecipes.com)
Charlotte Mom - Molly Hedrick
Take a peek inside the life of local mom Molly Hedrick and get a glimpse of everyday parenting - from the madness to the mess-ups!
Start the Year Off Clutter Free
Tired of the chaos and clutter? Well-known organizer Pam Young, aka The House Fairy, offers some suggestions for your home.
Zoe's Kitchen
New Year’s resolutions for healthier eating might have you searching out alternatives to fast food or takeout, and Zoës Kitchen in south Charlotte is just the spot!
Whole Food Cooking with the Family
"I am not a cook," says Christi Coverston. As the mother of two growing boys, Coverston sometimes finds herself, like many moms, in a rut when it comes to preparing family meals, snacks and school lunches. But she recently found help in an unusual place — a new teaching kitchen at the Morrison Family YMCA in Ballantyne.
Y Play - Families Strengthen Bodies, Bonds
Angela and Brian Stich had been taxiing their children, Brianna, 12, and Bradley, 11, to tae kwon do at the Simmons YMCA for six months when they finally decided to get in on the action.
"We saw how much fun the kids were having and how they were progressing and gaining confidence," says Angela Stich. "We thought this would be good for all of us."
When is it right to talk adoption with my child?
Many parents are conflicted about when to talk to their children about their adoption. We shed some light on how/when to do it.
Dad Geoff Gray
Local dad Geoff Gray talks about the joys of parenthood
Apple Cider-Brined Turkey
A sweet twist on brine - apple cider!
How to Talk to Adoptive Parents
Sometimes addressing parents with adoptive children can be equally hard. Find out the right way to address everyone involved.
Good Eats Roast Turkey
Try something new and brine your turkey this year!
How to Talk to Adoptive Parents
Sometimes addressing parents with adoptive children can be equally hard. Find out the right way to address everyone involved.
Mural Magic
Transform a bedroom into an ocean of fun with a mural.
Stoney Sellars
Peek inside the life of local dad Stoney Sellers and get a glimpse of everyday parenting — from the madness to the mess-ups!
Lupie's
Our family loves a trip to the run-down shack on Monroe Road known as Lupie's. Though it's not much to look at on the outside, inside is one of Charlotte's best café's.
Older Dads
While the majority of children are born to fathers ages 20-34, becoming a later-in-life dad is a distinct trend. Current research indicates that since 1980, birth rates have increased 40 percent for men 35-49.
Mompreneur - Elsa Mendoza, La Patisserie
Local mompreneurs share their insights into parenting, working and running a business.
Snapper En Papillote
Serves 4
Prep Time: About 30 minutes
Charlotte Parent Recipes Snapper en Papillote
Lemon Lavender Cake
Prep Time: 90 minutes (Make the cake in two sections, then create the filling while the cake bakes)
Serves: 8
O' Scrap! What Can I Make for the Holidays?
If the thought of scrapbooking makes you cringe and conjure up images of yellowed photos from high school in a leatherette-bound construction paper contraption with faded corsages and swim team ribbons bulging from its contents, think again.
Time Off for Baby
When planning your maternity leave from work, you need to get a handle on what laws apply to your situation and what benefits you're entitled to. With so many options, understanding your legal rights with regard to employment discrimination and health insurance benefits during and after pregnancy is crucial.
Grey Hair and "Goodnight Moon"
Teresa Johnson is 48 and the mother of 2-year-old Nicolaus. Most of her friends have children in high school and college, and Johnson smiles when she talks about getting potty-training
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Sports + Fitness
Sports leagues and fitness classes for kids.
