Q: Kids are 12, 9, and 7. What are some good YouTube channels that are entertaining but not just complete brain rot? A: Honestly? I don’t like any of them. Even YouTube Kids, which is marketed directly to children. My…
SEE THE RAIL TRAIL LIGHTS The popular Rail Trail Lights return to South End February 2-18. See multiple public light art installations by local artists along the .7-mile stretch of the Rail Trail between Bland Street and Atherton Mill. Artwork…
If you ever wonder where you can take your neurodivergent child around Charlotte, well, wonder no more. I’ve done the research with my own children to save you time and narrow down the search for sensory, budget-friendly, and fun places…
Wondering what part of Charlotte is best for your family? Here are some highlights
If you happened to see Autumn Stone alone, which is rare, you'd never guess that the petite, smiling, seemingly relaxed woman was the familial engine of a household of six children. Here, the Ballantyne wife and mom talks family organization…
Q: What do your kids DO in evenings and weekends when screen time is used up, especially now that it's winter? Mine are 11 and 13, and I'm the "worst mom EVER" for cutting them off after an hour. —Libby…
We all want our kids to get out and play in the great outdoors. But when Mother Nature interferes, there are plenty of indoor play options all over town. Sky Zone Trampoline Park Charlotte 7325 Smith Corners Blvd. 704-709-9050 Pineville…
These Charlotte restaurants accommodate kids and are loud enough that yours can't risk causing a disturbance. Bad Daddy's Dilworth and Ballantyne This burger spot has all the kid favorites - plus tater tots that will make you give up fries…
There’s something about the comfort food karma of butter, cheese, and pasta that feeds the child in all of us. Instead of serving buttered noodles with cheese, up your family’s pasta game this month and make homemade ravioli with your…
Many adults join book clubs as way a way to socialize and broaden their minds. When you commit to reading the same book and get together to discuss, it’s an opportunity to spend time with friends, enjoy literature, and perhaps…
PLAY NERF GAMES On Friday, January 5, Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation invites kids ages 7 to 12 to play Nerf games like Red vs. Blue, Capture the Flag, Last Man Standing, and more. Pizza, snacks, and drinks are provided.…
As founder of CoCreative Interiors, Misty Molloy does one-room redesigns and whole-house transformations in and around Charlotte. When it came to her own home in Huntersville’s Gilead Ridge neighborhood, she renovated nearly every room in the “builder-grade” house, save for…
A roundup of advice from our 2023 Parents to Know.
Q: Should I let my teen drink alcohol as long as it's under my roof? A: I knew this question would come at some point. This month marks my 40th column—more than three years of answering your questions!—and here it’s…
Take to the ice at one of these local ice-skating rinks.
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,…
