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Your New Best Friend
Follow these 5 steps for building a partnership with your child's teacher.
Feeling a Little Homesick
5 things to know about helping them cope when homesick.
What's New at CharlotteParent.com
Here's what you're going to love about our new website.
Your Attention, Please!
Read our newest blog, Special Attention. It is a resource for families raising children with special needs.
Teaching Children the Value of Money
An age-by-age guide for turning “I wants” into teachable moments.
Your Back-to-School Health Checklist
How to keep your child on the right track to health this school year.
Charlotte-Area Schools Dig in with Green Teacher Network
The Green Teacher Network is launching a School Garden certification program at 10 schools in the area.
5 Hacks for Back-to-School
Make the transition into the new school year a breeze.
Myrtle Beach: What ELSE to do?
Don't miss these lesser known attractions just south of the Grand Strand.
30 Minutes Outside
Ideas and reminders for a tech-balanced summer:
13 Pains of Pregnancy and How to Deal
Tips and tricks for decreasing discomfort during pregnancy.
10 Apps and Websites that Will Help You Connect to Nature
Connect with technology to inspire a deeper involvement with nature.
Tour Birdwell Island with Clifford the Big Red Dog this Summer at ImaginOn
The creative, interactive exhibit is filled with a life-size experience of Birdwell Island, and the many friends that accompany the story of Clifford and his family.
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
Common signs and treatments for SPD.
Top Dining Etiquette Tips for Adults: Before, During & After A Meal
When someone asks you to pass the bread, do you know which direction to pass it? Have you ever been to a formal dinner and panicked because you didn't know which plate was your bread plate? Or, had 3 forks…
Summer Water Safety Reminders
A few reminders on keeping safe near the water this summer.
7 Ways to Be More Likable
Ever meet someone and you like them right away? Or, you just don't like them but you're not sure why? Ever wonder what people think of you? Here are 7 easy things to do, and to…
Mom vs. Daughter: A Smartphone Debate
My daughter, age 12, had been ruminating over it a lot more lately since 6th grade started. Her grumblings had begun years ago but were snowballing as this school year rolled on. She wanted a smartphone. "I need one. Everyone…
'Inside Out' Brings Emotions to the Big Screen
Who doesn't love a good Pixar film? From "Toy Story" to "Up," it's known for making awesome animated films that get to the heart of the matter. And "Inside Out" opening in theaters this Friday holds up to the usual…
Healthy Eating on Vacation: Try a Farmers Market
Introducing regional foods to the kids makes your family vacation memorable on a whole new level. And fresh food is much healthier than fast-food fare.
Great Audiobooks for Kids
"Are we there yet?" Oh, the dreaded refrain sung from the backseat of the car on many a summer roadtrip. Whether driving time this summer is counted in hours or days, one must find a way to keep the children…
Older Sisters Change Siblings' Lives
Study shows that older sisters, not brothers, influence the competitive activities of younger siblings.
Fit and Healthy: 6 Tips for Staying Motivated
Think of powerful reasons to live fit and healthy that go beyond the scale.
