WHO plays a role in modeling play in a child's emotional development? Parents who demonstrate healthy emotional regulation take deep breaths when frustrated, apologize when wrong, and listen attentively when others speak. This shows children that emotions aren't something to…
For Charlotte families wanting a beach weekend that doesn’t involve airport security or hours of “are we there yet?,” Hilton Head is an ideal summer getaway. The 12-mile-long island is about 20 miles northeast of Savannah and inhabited by an…
I discovered Trey Kennedy several years ago while scrolling TikTok. One of his videos popped up on my feed—it was a skit about the difference between Mom waking a kid up for school and when Dad does it. I laughed…
A Q&A with the mom of three and essay architect
Whip up some fun for aspiring chefs preschool aged through teens at these culinary hot spots.
Whether you're looking for sparkly for your little princess or snow boots, these stores have you covered.
July is Disability Pride Month, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities. It’s also a time to reframe the negative ways children with different abilities are often portrayed. While they do require extra support and assistance, the…
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Q: Hi, Molly! The other day, someone asked me, “How many kids do you have”? Simple question, but not an easy one to answer if you’ve lost a child. Do I say four, but one is in heaven? Or do…
Banish summer boredom without draining your bank account with these hot-weather activities.
Spend some sweet family time and bring home a colorful bounty.
Since 2021, Harper & Skyler’s Toys & Sweets has been Charlotte’s go-to for treats, candy boards, toys, and personalized accessories. If you’re a frequent customer, you might recognize 11-year-old Harper Weiss, who often helps out behind the counter. Her dad,…
Anna Stallmann is a public relations ace and owner of Anna Stallmann Communications, a women-led firm that serves a diverse group of local and national businesses and nonprofits. She’s also a mom of two daughters, Savannah, 6, and Madeleine, 4.…
HEAD TO KID’S NIGHT AT MAC’S SPEED SHOP Take the family to any one of Mac’s Speed Shop’s nine Charlotte locations on Tuesday nights from 5 p.m. to close and enjoy $2.50 kids meals with the purchase of an adult…
A round-up of the best places to see fireworks this year.
José Rolón, a New York-based wedding planner, content creator, and activist, has more than half a million followers on TikTok. Under the handle, @nycgaydad, Rolón posts about family life as a single father of three. "I began posting on Instagram…
Dr. Seti Byrd is the founder of the uptown luxury dental practice, Skyview Dentistry. Here, the mom of three talks to us about emotional regulation in parenting, the importance of couple trips, and how to get kids excited about brushing…
Try to catch a big one at these local fishing spots in the Charlotte area.
When my children were younger, I envied the relationship they had with my husband. I felt like their dad was the fun parent and I was the one they were forced to have. He was a delicious piece of cake,…
Q: My 9-year-old daughter begged me for a bunny for her birthday in February, and I got her one with the agreement that she would be in charge of feeding it and cleaning its cage. It’s been a few months…
A list of clothing, kid, and home consignment shops in the Queen City
