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10 easy ways to increase your child's vocabulary at home, in the car and at play.
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Back-To-School Health Checklist
Ready for School? Start the year off right with our health checklist.
Unlock My Child’s Potential
Pertinent information for parents to help them help their underachiever soar.
Welcome to a New School Year
A warm welcome to students and parents from the Charlotte-Meckenburg Schools Superintendent.
Education is Key to Controlling Food Allergies
Important information on food allergies and how to avoid them in the school environment
Ready, Set, Play ... and Learn!
18 fun activities to create a learning environment.
On Call: Does Your Child Need Ear Tubes?
Expert Pediatrician Dr. Daniel Neuspiel weighs in on when it's time to put in ear tubes.
Is Montessori Right for Your Child?
Learn more about this unique style of learning.
Transition to High School
A look at the trials and tribulations of transitioning into high school.
Rookie Dad: How to Stop Your Child From Growing Up
Our resident dad shares his thoughts on kids getting older and wiser.
Back-to-School Resources
Cool books for school, healthy lunch box choices and homework Web sites to make going back to school much easier.
Preparing Your Pet for Baby
Before your baby arrives you can work with your cat or dog to make that first encounter — and the rest of the pet/child interactions — go as smoothly as possible.
Toddler Separation Anxiety
Learn ways to cope with the difficulties of toddler separation anxiety.
Ages & Stages: 6-10: Overweight Child
Helpful tips on how to recognize and help a child deal with weight and obesity.
Ages & Stages: 11-18: Teens and the Toaster Oven
Introduce cooking skills to your teen through the use of a toaster oven. Here's a look at snack and light meal ideas along with a great starter recipe.
Make Life Easier With These Popular Swaps
You'll find great ideas on swaps with tips on how to use or perhaps start your own.
Family Dining: Just Fresh
This healthy food chain has recently opened a new location near Huntersville, NC.
Rookie Dad: Move On, Soccer Moms!
Writer Brain Krantz weighs in on being fashionable, trendy and politically important as a stay-at-home dad.
Teacher Talk: How to Find a Tutor
Our experts help you decide when and how to find a tutor for your child.
Job Sharing Makes Work-Life Balance Easier for Parents
An in-depth look at what it means to job share today.
On-Ramping: From Mommy to Manager
Many moms are re-entering the workforce and learning how to make the transition back to the office a smooth one.
Negotiating Flexible Work Schedules
A look at how to negotiate different work options to allow for that work/life balance.
Ten Steps To Financing And Buying A New Car
Helpful tips to purchasing a new car.
Letter to Myself - Molly Barker
Molly Barker is an inspiration to many girls in Charlotte. A runner, a single mom and a tireless promoter of sefl-esteem, she spends her life teaching girls how to get out of the "girl box" and believe in themselves. In this letter, she looks back at her teenage self, reflecting on self-doubt and offering hope and solidarity.
