Q: A few weeks ago, my 2-and-a-half-year-old daughter broke two plates in the kitchen (thank God she didn't hurt herself). I remember keeping the plates in the middle of the table, so I asked her how they broke. She said…
These holiday pros can transform your home into the North Pole, and even disassemble and store your holiday decor for you. Peggy Johnson 704-880-7901 Peggy does interiors and exteriors, home or office, and can either use your own decorations, add…
If a trip to Germany isn’t possible this season, head to Helen, a tiny town in northwest Georgia that goes big for the holidays. It’s a 3.5-hour drive from Charlotte and attracts millions of tourists who flock to find a…
Free Light Displays by Families Arndt Christmas Lights 14904 Carbert Lane, Huntersville Through Dec. 31 Donations go to the Wounded Warrior Project. Ardrey Neighborhood Captain Ardrey Rd This festive South Charlotte neighborhood is known for their festive Charleston-style houses each…
ICE SKATE AT CAMP NORTH END Take the kids to Camp North End on Saturday, December 2, 9, or 16 from 3 to 8 p.m. and see the 76-acre site transformed into a winter wonderland. Experience larger-than-life holiday decor, live…
Each month, our 10-year-old resident foodie visits a different Charlotte-area restaurant that’s kid-friendly—but not a kid-topia. He orders something he’s never tried before and reports back with his recommendations for kids and their parents. Here is his review of weekend…
Liz Monterrey's name likely looks familiar. You might have seen it plastered on signage all over Charlotte, or in the voting booth this past November where she made history as the first Latina elected to Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board. Here,…
Pile the crew in the car and bring home a stunning North Carolina Christmas tree
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: 2023 It’s time to start tackling those holiday wishlists, so we caught up with our resident toy expert Dan Weiss, owner of Harper & Skyler’s Toys & Sweets, to find out which items he can’t keep on…
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Jess Ebert had already worked on a number of rooms in her clients’ Dilworth bungalow when they hired her to redesign their 4-year-old son’s bedroom. “With this house, we did a phased approach,” Ebert says. “Phase 1 was four years…
The entrance to Barnsley Resort looks like a vintage postcard, flanked with stone pillars and manicured flower beds. A narrow, winding road takes you through rolling green fields lined with wooden fences, and the smell of charred hickory and smoked…
It’s been a big month for Charlotte Parent contributor Molly Grantham. The release of her third book, Practice Makes…Progress, is the last installment in her series of memoirs that span 100 months in the life of the longtime news anchor…
CELEBRATE FALL IN STATESVILLE Head to downtown Statesville on Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Statesville Pumpkin Fest. Look for a classic car show; a kids’ zone with inflatables; live entertainment; food vendors; and beer, wine,…
Each month, our 10-year-old resident foodie visits a different Charlotte-area restaurant that’s kid-friendly—but not a kid-topia. He orders something he’s never tried before and reports back with his recommendations for kids and their parents. Here is his review of Pizza…
Justin Perry is a therapist and founder of Perry Counseling Healing and Recovery PLLC. He has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma, and/or are managing mental health and substance use disorders.…
Q: Hi Molly! This year, I decided to stop packing my 3rd and 4th graders' backpacks every morning before school. My husband and I agreed it was time to give them this responsibility. Problem is, they keep forgetting their lunches,…
Picture a classic family beach vacation: long stretches of sand full of seashells to collect, riding bikes—with bells and baskets!—to ice cream shops, playing putt-putt after a day of kite-flying, or a hammock nap with the sounds of the ocean…
As my daughter’s 8th birthday approached, we started discussing what kind of party she wanted. I thought she might say bowling or gymnastics, but she asked for a Survivor-themed party. I wasn’t sure how execute that until I did a…
CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT OPTIMIST HALL Bring the family to Optimist Hall on Saturday, October 14 from 12 – 4 p.m. Enjoy live music, lawn games, and a seasonal flower cart, plus festive fall flavors from OH tenants. optimisthall.com TRICK…
