24 Charlotte Pizzas You Must Try
These pies come in many shapes, sizes, and flavors—but all are delectable
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ASK A MOM: Summer sitters, sports bras, the return to in-person school
Q: I pay a summer sitter to come four days a week, and my neighbor’s kids are in and out of my house constantly. My sitter says she doesn’t mind, but I don’t think my neighbors should get free childcare…
Why a Global Curriculum is Right for Today's Preschooler
In Partnership with Big Blue Marble Academy As the world around us continues to evolve, we must change with it and teach our children how to embrace change. Our children are our greatest asset and future world leaders, so we…
Back-to-school resources for Charlotte-Mecklenburg teens
Written by: Holly Summers-Gil Can you believe it’s already time to head back to school? Don’t panic though, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is here to make sure your teens are ready to hit the books! Now that Summer Break is wrapping…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
HAVE A ‘HAPPY DAY’ AT OPTIMIST HALL Head over to Optimist Hall to celebrate their second birthday and help kids in our community on Sunday, August 1 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy a full day of activities including a…
ADVICE: ADHD or Sensory Processing Issues?
Constantly on the go. Difficulty focusing. Touches everything. Impulsive. Difficulty following directions. Most of us know a child (or have a child) with some of these tendencies. These children are often believed to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or…
Ask A Mom: Surprise Pregnancies and Summer Schedules
Q: I’m 42 and just found out I’m pregnant. Big surprise. I have two kids in middle school and thought I was done having babies. I feel guilty because my husband and I aren’t excited about it and I don’t…
The Pint-Sized Foodie: Orto
Each month, our 8-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 Orto,…
How to Visit the Duke Lemur Center This Summer
Photo courtesy of Sebastian Klein / UnsplashLike Alex the Lion from Madagascar would exclaim, “Here come the people, Marty! Oh, I love the people! It’s fun-people-fun time!” We like to believe the lemurs at the Duke Lemur Center (DLC) in Durham are thinking the same thing. Gates have reopened after being closed for over a year due to Covid-19, and…
GUIDE: Upcoming Events at the Charlotte Motor Speedway
Kick summer into high gear and keep the thrills coming at the Charlotte Motor Speedway! From fast track action at the Memorial Day Coca-Cola 600 to the classic rock tunes from ZZ Top, and lots of car crushing, dirt flying…
12 Ways to Explore Uptown as a Family Summer 2021
In Partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners When you walk through Uptown, there’s a special feeling you get. Maybe it’s the glimmering buildings with cloudless Carolina blue skies overhead or the lush green canopy that provides just the right amount…
Ask A Mom: Bath Time Protocol, Covid Weight Gain, and Special Needs
Welcome, May. Ten months into writing for Charlotte Parent, and you guys are bringing legitimate, tough questions. This month, editors chose three. I tracked down experts for #2 and #3, but opted to poll a few Charlotte moms to answer #1.…
MOM WE LOVE: Shannon Spake
Between hosting NASCAR race coverage for Fox Sports, anchoring the daily NASCAR show RACE HUB for FSI, and interviewing NFL players for FOX on Sunday afternoons, Shannon Spake knows how to juggle. She and her husband Jerry McSorley are parents…
The Pint-Sized Foodie: Silverlake Ramen
Each month, our 7-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 Silverlake…
Catch Some Air! Skateparks In and Around Charlotte
With lots of indoor and outdoor options, you are sure to find a spot to show off your moves
Give Your Child the Chance to Take Back Their Summer
In Partnership with YMCA of Greater Charlotte Summer will look different for many this year. As a result of how COVID-19 has changed our world, families will seek socialization at a safe distance in more ways than before. As parents…
Ask a Mom: Miscarriages, Return-to-School Anxiety, and Screen Time
Q: How do I talk to my 4-year-old about miscarriage?—Becca A: Oooohhhh … what a good question. One in four women have a miscarriage, but lost pregnancies are generally not something women discuss publicly. Finding the right words can…
Editor's Note (April 2021): 'The Real Story'
Last month one of my beloved former professors at the Savannah College of Art and Design invited me to lead a series of virtual discussions with her writing students. As I prepared my talking points, it made me take stock…
4 Amusement Parks Less Than 4 Hours From Charlotte
Grab your mask, hit the road and enjoy thrill ride time with the family
The Pint-Sized Foodie: Taco Mama
Each month, our 7-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 Taco…
In Step with… Jay and Miketa Davis
Jay and Miketa Davis are spouses and co-owners of the wildly popular LuLu’s Maryland Style Chicken and Seafood that opened on Tuckaseegee Road in 2019. We caught up with the couple to chat about plans to expand their family and…
ADVICE: Why Does My Kid Struggle with Transitions?
A child’s day is filled with transitions. They transition from sleep to wakefulness, from pajamas to clothes, from home to school and back home again, from playtime to mealtime, from quiet to loud, and from one activity to another. For…
