When deciding the right time to have a baby, considerations like maternal age, finances, and ages of other children come into play. For more than a year, the pandemic has given couples even more reason to wonder, “Is now the…
Melinda Wenner Moyer always knew she wanted to write a parenting book but wasn't sure what aspect she wanted to tackle. One evening, she and her husband were discussing current events over dinner. "I was getting increasingly frustrated by the unsavory behavior…
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Written by: Laura Cavette Each year in September, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month, a time to remind everyone that through access to free resources and services, a Library card gives…
A bike ride adds a sense of adventure to a family vacation or day trip. Kids can practice new skills on paved paths and more experienced riders can challenge themselves with more technical rides. Fortunately, the Carolinas and Virginia offer…
In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Don’t have a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library card? Know someone who doesn’t have one either? The Library offers millions of resources including books, music, movies, creative materials, digital resources, programs (outdoor and virtual) – all…
Before I had kids, I would have told you good manners were non-negotiable. Even more than straight As or winning soccer goals, I wanted my children to demonstrate kindness, respect, and basic human civility. I’ve backpedaled on quite a few…
Say goodbye summer and hello fall at one of these fun events!
Heading back to school always comes with a bit of stress, but this year the transition may be especially challenging. Many children haven’t been in the classroom full-time in more than a year. The rules will be different, and most…
These pies come in many shapes, sizes, and flavors—but all are delectable
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
