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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Allergy-Friendly Dessert Spots in Charlotte

One in 13 American children have food allergies, which, according to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), equates to roughly two children per classroom. If you’re a parent to one of these children, you know what a challenge it can…

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In Step With...Jon Beyerle

Jon Beyerle, owner of Soccer Shots of Greater Charlotte, began playing soccer at age 6. Today the father of two teaches fundamental skills to children ages 2 to 8, with an emphasis on character development and fun, engaging curriculum. Soccer…

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ADVICE: Why Is My Kid Doing That?

Proprioception (proh-pree-o-sep-tion) isn’t a word we hear every day. Often referred to as our “sixth sense,” proprioception gives us an awareness of where our limbs are and how our bodies are positioned in space. In other words, proprioception gives us…

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Where to Buy Flowers in Charlotte

When was the last time you ordered a beautiful bouquet of flowers to send to a loved one? If you are still scratching your head, you are long overdue to show a friend, family member or significant other how much…

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The Pint-Sized Foodie: A Visit to Moosehead Grill

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 Moosehead…