Dr. Seti Byrd is the founder of the uptown luxury dental practice, Skyview Dentistry. Here, the mom of three talks to us about emotional regulation in parenting, the importance of couple trips, and how to get kids excited about brushing…
Dr. Jonathan Riboh is a team physician for Charlotte FC and the Carolina Panthers, where surgical knee repairs are part of the job description. But in his day job as an orthopedic surgeon for OrthoCarolina, he regularly sees torn anterior…
Mindy Vergakis is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice, working with children, adolescents, and families. Formerly a counselor at Charlotte Latin, she specializes in ADHD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and behavior challenges and offers individual and family counseling, as…
I don't often have the privilege of interviewing others for my articles; I usually find myself in the role of the expert being interviewed. However, when I sought insights into Generation Alpha, I discovered a valuable opportunity for connection with…
Q: Should you get your child evaluated for a disorder if you suspect they are a high functioning version of it, or do you just treat your child with extra care and love without giving them a label? A: Knowledge…
The assistant director for education at the Bechtler talks childhood art, scissor lessons, and her new library discovery.
Know before you go to the annual holiday race
An Interview with Kim and Penn Holderness
Nidhi McVicar is a new Charlotte transplant, by way of Philadelphia. The mom of twins relocated this summer to serve as the new Head of Upper School at Charlotte Country Day. Here, she talks learning to navigate Charlotte roads, her…
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…
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…
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…
He's everyone's favorite weatherman (says the voters in Charlotte magazine Best of the Best Awards) but at home with his wife, Tammy, Brad Panovich is simply, Dad. The WCNC meteorologist has amassed a sizable following for his admitted geeky weather…
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Baby Penelope’s 205-day stay at the NICU with Novant Health NICU nurse Courtney Hass
Here, she talks to us about adjusting to a new city for the first time, giving kids individual attention, and her favorite Charlotte spots.
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Corie Dulken is a massage therapist, skin care specialist, and owner of Nature's Spa in South Charlotte. The mom of three, who has always prioritized her physical and emotional health, found a lump in her breast in 2020 that was…
In Partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners
If you happened to see Autumn Stone alone, which is rare, you'd never guess that the petite, smiling, seemingly relaxed woman was the familial engine of a household of six children. Here, the Ballantyne wife and mom talks family organization…
Q: What do your kids DO in evenings and weekends when screen time is used up, especially now that it's winter? Mine are 11 and 13, and I'm the "worst mom EVER" for cutting them off after an hour. —Libby…
Holiday-flavored components that add to the excitement at Great Wolf Lodge.
Liz Monterrey's name likely looks familiar. You might have seen it plastered on signage all over Charlotte, or in the voting booth this past November where she made history as the first Latina elected to Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board. Here,…
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