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Beyond Allowance: Teaching Kids About Finances
In many families, money and finances are considered grown-up topics. Parents may believe children shouldn’t be privy to the family budget or included in any discussions regarding financial decisions, and while they have good intentions, shielding children from the topic…
A Guide To Allergy-Friendly Restaurants in Charlotte
A list of local spots that are friendly to families with food sensitivities
Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops in Charlotte
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GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
KICK OFF NEW YEARS DAY WITH A 5K Celebrate the start of 2025 at the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K on January 1 in University City. This family-friendly 5K begins at 10 a.m. and follows along Mallard, Barton, and Toby…
Kid-Friendly NYE Events and Activities in Charlotte
Say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025 with the whole crew
Where to Ski, Snowboard and Snow Tube Within Driving Distance of Charlotte
Plan a skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing adventure for the family this winter in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia
ASK A MOM: Holiday Edition
Q: Hi Molly! I loved following along on your recent trip to NYC because we’re planning to go later this month. My kids are closer in age to your youngest (4 and 6), so I wondered if you have any…
Holiday Catering & Takeout Options In Charlotte 2024
From party plates to full roast beef dinners
ROOM WE LOVE: A Kid's Zone
Melissa Lee’s clients’ two-story Matthews home was built in 1972, and the homeowners had changed a few paint colors and light fixtures since moving in five years prior, but now they were ready to modernize the choppy layout and make…
WEEKENDER: Highlands, North Carolina
When the holiday hustle is a bit too much, Highlands—a charming town nestled in the western North Carolina mountains—is a sweet escape. It has an untouched, local feel with plenty of upscale lodging options, restaurants, and activities. Parents can drop their shoulders and…
Elf On The Shelf Is Back!
This week, we asked readers for their feelings on Elf on the Shelf. A whopping 53% of respondents have managed to avoid welcoming the December elf into their home. For the rest of us, here are some ideas and "elfluencers"…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 5 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
SIP HOT COCOA WITH SANTA Stop by Optimist Hall on Saturday, December 7, and see the event space transformed into a Winter Wonderland. From 10 am to noon, Santa Claus will be stationed for photo ops against a backdrop of…
Nostalgic Holiday Reads
Settle in to read these holiday classics with your family and reminisce about the holiday spirit of your childhood. Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree Mr. Willowby’s Christmas tree is beautiful but too big for his parlor, so he has the butler…
PARENT TO KNOW: Molly Phillips
The assistant director for education at the Bechtler talks childhood art, scissor lessons, and her new library discovery.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: 2024
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 the shelves this season.…
WEEKENDER: Cataloochee Ranch
Is there anything better than cozying up in a mountain retreat at the height of the holiday season? At just under three hours from Charlotte, Cataloochee Ranch sits on a picturesque mountaintop along the southeastern border of the Great Smoky…
Holiday Events Across Charlotte: 2024
Concerts, lights, gingerbread displays, and more
6 Things to Know About the 36th Annual Charlotte Turkey Trot
Know before you go to the annual holiday race
Holiday Decorating Tips, Tricks, and Tools
DIY ways to make your home magical this holiday season
ASK A MOM: Weight concerns, uncomfortable conversations, and the funniest question in "Ask A Mom" history
Q: Hi Molly! My daughter (11) has always been a solid girl. Our pediatrician was concerned about her weight at her last two check-ups and recommended cutting back on sweets, fast food, etc., which we have. We even let her…
