Day Camp Blues: Common Concerns Kids May Have About Camp
How to confront, comfort and conquer a child’s anxiety about day camp.
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Use This Winter Car Maintenance Checklist Before You Hit The Road
A simple checklist to be sure you arrive safely at your winter destinations.
Children Unplug and Explore Nature at NC Adventure Camps
Extreme camp experiences draw children from all of the world to camps in North Carolina.
Resources for Online Searching: When Google Won’t Do
Help your children move beyond Google to get the most of online searches with these tips from a tech-savvy mom.
Deferred? Six Tips for Deferred College Applicants
College applicants can use these tips to help move their application into the "accepted" pile.
Choosing the Right Physician for your Child
Finding the right physician can be challenging in an emergency. Be prepared!
Good-Bye Screen Addiction, Welcome Back Family Time
Five ways to set boundaries around screen use in the new year.
Take a Trip to Birmingham for Martin Luther King Day
The six-hour road trip is the perfect time to open important conversations about fundamental human rights.
American Girl Creates Diabetic Kit for Dolls
New kit is already gaining popularity among children with type 1 diabetes.
5 Comic Book Stores You Must Experience
Ordinary isn't a word you would use to describe these out-of-this-world stores.
College Advice for the Career-Minded: Law School
Does your teen have a career in mind? This new "So You Want to Be a…” series," offers college advice for the career-minded.
Advocating the Best Care for Your Child
The key to getting good healthcare is to be patient, persistent and ask a lot of questions along the way.
SKILLS Group of Charlotte Helps Teens With Special Needs Grow
SKILLS Group of Charlotte offers instruction in a variety of areas to teens with special needs.
Health Coaches Help Families Meet Fitness Goals
Need more sleep, exercise or better eating habits? Health coaches offer a step-by-step, supportive process that they say can lead to permanent lifestyle changes.
Learning Beyond the Books: Six Skills Smart Kids Need
Raising smart kids isn't about teaching to the tests, it's about building brainpower.
Down for the Count: 5 Ways For Mom To Survive Being Sick
Recommendations for prevention and treatment, and practical tips on how to get rest and stay sane.
More Than the Birds and the Bees: Teaching Your Child About Healthy Sexuality
Even if it’s uncomfortable, talking with kids about sexuality is one of the best ways to provide a foundation for healthy choices.
Charlotte Parent's 12 Most-Read Stories of 2015
From a viral bucket list to a blog post on Charlotte's silent lunch trend, these were our most popular stories in 2015.
Okay With Being a Holiday Failure
Try not to set expectations too high when organizing your family's holiday.
The Force . . . It is Calling to You
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" premiere almost here
5 STEM Picture Books for Girls
Picture books for your little scientist to encourage them to stay with their dreams, continue to be curious and explore the world!
Top 10 Sensory Friendly Gifts for Kids
Gifts for kids with Sensory Processing Disorder.
Easy & Inexpensive Peppermint Plates!
Easy & Inexpensive Peppermint Plates - Perfect for Holiday Decor and Santa's Cookies!
Holiday Tipping Etiquette
Who you are expected to tip this holiday season and what you should give each of them.
