Each year, our sister publication, Charlotte magazine, releases a list of the Castle Connolly Top Doctors in Charlotte, based on a peer survey conducted by Castle Connolly. Doctors are selected through a peer nomination process, and then evaluated by a physician-led research…
Parents plan family vacations fully intending to make everybody happy, but, let’s face it, if the kids ain’t happy, nobody’s happy. With that in mind, you’ll want to take special care to select a destination that appeals to the kids, even involve them in the planning process, so that it truly is a "vacation" for everyone!
During the awards season in Hollywood, film critics everywhere debate the merits of leadings actors, but another set of critics has made some judgments of their own.
Ask anyone from the Carolinas about Fort Mill, and they’re likely to respond with, "nice little town . . . great schools!"
Decked out in a two-sizes-too-big red, white and black Carolina Hurricanes jersey, Rory Kinane of Charlotte entered the RBC Center in Raleigh to cheer on the Canes at a recent home game. The 10-year-old Special Olympics North Carolina speed skater is a huge hockey fan and one day wants to play on a team.
In every family there are needs that must be nurtured: educational, social, emotional and spiritual. In a family with a child who has a disability, spiritual fulfillment and communal worship needs might be neglected.
Raising a child with special needs, whatever his or her limitations might be, is challenging. Trying to find a program or a school that fulfills all his or her education needs may be even more difficult. The public school system has specialized programs, but, for some, exploring alternatives outside the public school system just might be the answer.
"The world is full of nice, ordinary little people who live in nice, ordinary little houses on the ground. But didn't you ever dream of a house up on a tree top?" —From the movie, "Swiss Family Robinson," 1960
How to get your children interested - and keep them interested - in gardening.
My son Crawford loves Japanese anime cartoons. I restrict them, because I think these battle cartoons promote fighting to solve problems. Thus ensued our own family battle. ...
Our family has put a lot of miles under our belts (seat belts, that is). And during our travels we’ve gotten to know each other better.
It has been many years since I attended summer camp. My memories are of towering East Texas pines surrounding lakes, care packages full of cookies from my parents and friends I thought would last a lifetime.
A beloved friend of mine died February 22 from a sudden illness. There were no goodbyes, bedside gathering of girlfriends, tearful requests to look after her children or final moments holding her hand.
January marks the beginning of a new year. And we’ve definitely had a lot of experience with new this year at Charlotte Parent. We started the year with a new editor ... me. And we ended with a new Web site at www.charlotteparent.com. And all the while and in between we’ve welcomed new readers ...
Do you feel like you need a larger home? Are you thinking of adding on to your home for more space? It might not be a lack of space, but the way it is being used. All of us have a certain amount of clutter and disorganization in our lives that costs us time and money every day.
When preparing for the arrival of their baby, parents can develop quite a long checklist of all that needs to be done. One item that tops many to-do lists is decorating the nursery. For parents who want to truly transform a room, choosing to decorate the walls with a mural is becoming increasingly popular.
Do babies need an air purifier in the nursery to be healthy?
So many times I have uttered these two words and wanted to stand behind them. Whether it was on a home improvement project gone seriously wrong (all you DIYers know what I’m talking about) or while writing a story where the blank page stared back at me, I have longed for the guilt-free conscience needed to abandon all obstacles and just walk away from a challenge.
Hut-Hut! The sounds of football — running, tackling, crushing — reverberate as the kids slam into one another defending their team. All are the sweet sounds of a mother’s nightmare!
Did you know that July 22 is Parents Day? It seems fitting that after May, the month of Mothers, and June, the month for Dads, July would follow with a day to honor both parents. It is a national holiday created in 2004 by legislation intended to honor parents who are vital to the development of a future generation.
Charlotte Parent contest fills Levine Children's Hospital with uplifting works of art.
Before you roll your eyes at the term "alternative parenting," and assume it encompasses some new wave, holistic theory, consider the fact that concepts known to strengthen parenting skills have been around for years, some since the days of antiquity. These include theories on nurturing children, natural infant hygiene and extended breastfeeding.
Here's a list of resources for families interested in alternative parenting.
When you’re expecting a baby, you do what you can to take control of the experience. You go to your OB/GYN appointments and childbirth classes, take prenatal vitamins and try to eat a healthy diet. Still, there’s always that feeling that Mother Nature’s really the one in charge and you’re just along for the wild ride. Ever wonder what you’d do if your pregnancy or labor suddenly took a surprising turn?
So you’ve had your baby and now it’s time to do crunches, lots of ‘em, to get your abs back in shape again. Right? Well, actually no. In fact, exercises like crunches may do more harm than good in the initial postpartum period.
Tutors, homeschool helpers, childcare resources, counselors and more.
Sports leagues and fitness classes for kids.
