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ASK A MOM: Parental controls, saving and investing, and gender disappointment
Q: Do you know of a resource in town that could help me child-proof my kids' iPad? They are ages 6 and 8, but they are getting to the point where they know more about using iPad than I do.…
Need Breastfeeding Support? These Lactation Consultants in Charlotte Can Help.
A list of certified consultants to support your breastfeeding journey.
DRIVING 101: 6 Tips For Getting Your Teen Driver Licensed in North Carolina
The only thing worse than a trip to the DMV is a trip to the DMV with your new teen driver. From ensuring you have the right paperwork to setting your child loose behind the wheel, it’s nothing short of…
DARBY CAMP: The Charlotte teen and rising Hollywood star IRL
At 17, Darby Camp seems far too young to appreciate a good 1980s movie reference. But her beloved shih tzu, Marty McFly, is a nod to her favorite movie, Back to the Future. Darby’s natural ease in a room full…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CELEBRATE LABOR DAY AT THE U.S. WHITEWATER CENTER Celebrate Labor Day at U.S. National Whitewater Center Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1. The weekend lineup includes trail races, yoga, live music, and the Whitewater Center’s newest feature, Wildwoods, an…
THE PINT-SIZED FOODIE: An introduction to Toastique
Each month, our 11-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 Toastique…
COOKING WITH KIDS: Tortellini Casserole
This month, I wanted to share a recipe for one of my favorite pasta casseroles. It’s a great dinner for family or friends, and it’s easy to make ahead and reheat when you’re ready to serve. This recipe is like…
ASK A MOM: Financial literacy, first dental visits, and setting boundaries with a new baby
Q: Hi Molly! My 8-year-old daughter keeps asking how much money my husband and I make. She wants to know the specific dollar amount on our paychecks. I just tell her we make enough to afford our house, food, and…
ROOM WE LOVE: Teenage Dream
Jacy Painter Kelly’s client was a single mother of two when she hired the designer to decorate and furnish her new home in Fort Mill. “She was in Indian Land and wanted to build something more permanent and get into…
10 Products and Ideas for Back-to-School Organization
Get your kids and your home ready for school routines
UNPLUG AND PLAY
On January 1, 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics published an article about the importance of free play and how crucial it is for a child’s development. Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a professor of pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, sited…
6 Reasons to Head to Hendersonville
Want to savor the last few weeks of summer? Here are six reasons to plan a weekend getaway in Hendersonville, just two hours from Charlotte. You can book a room with a view. Brightwaters Vacation Rentals hosts families in cabins,…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CELEBRATE BUZZ CITY KIDS CLUB DAY Head to Camp Greene Park on Saturday, August 3 for a fun-filled day of activities, games, and skills and drills. Activities cater to ages 7 to 14, and Buzz City Kids Club members can…
8 Things to Know About Grow Café
The best inventions are often born from necessity, and this was certainly true for Stacy and Michael Baker, co-owners of Grow Café. As working parents with two daughters under age 4 (they also have a 17-year-old son), they struggled to…
ROOM WE LOVE: Color Me Happy
Kelly Hickman, principal designer at ES Design Studio, gets a lot of requests for understated, neutral interiors. So she was thrilled when the owners of a 12,800-square-foot home in Morrocroft wanted a color-blitzed bonus room for their two children. “The…
PARENT TO KNOW: Karly Barker
Karly Barker is the founder of Courtside Kids - an activewear brand for boys and girls ages 2 - 14. Prior to starting her family, the Utah native was a broadcast news reporter and anchor. Karly and her husband moved…
10 Ways to be a Better Sports Parent From a Former NFL Coach
Expert Jeremy Boone’s tips on how to best support your little athletes
ASK A MOM: Sunscreen battles, indoor summer activities, and going with your parenting gut
Q: I’ve had this gut feeling that my 18-month-old son has autism since his first birthday. He wasn’t a super smile-y baby, rarely makes eye contact, and often fixates on ceiling fans or windshield wipers. My pediatrician says it’s impossible…
KID-FREE IN THE QC
All parents need some adults-only time to laugh, enjoy a meal, or catch a show or exhibit. A meal and an activity can seem like a big commitment when you factor in time and the cost of a sitter. These…
COOKING WITH KIDS: Flag-Themed Focaccia for July 4th
Holidays are a great time to start a family tradition—and some of the most delicious traditions start in the kitchen. This 4th of July flag-themed flatbread recipe came to be two summers ago on a family weekend in the mountains…
