AVOIDING THE SUMMER SLIDE For many students around Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, the 2014-2015 school year is a closed book! Even though school ends in June, students and families are encouraged to continue to read and learn throughout the…
AVOIDING THE SUMMER SLIDE For many students around Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, the 2014-2015 school year is a closed book! Even though school ends in June, students and families are encouraged to continue to read and learn throughout the…
When you send your child over to someone's house to play, do they run into their house with their muddy shoes on? Open their refrigerator and look for something to eat? Make a mess and demand only chicken nuggets for…
Feeling annoyed with your child is not only normal, but could be a sign that they are ready to gain a new skill and develop.
Childhood is a truly magical and life-changing time! With each new experience your child has in life, neurons fire and new neuronal pathways are created in his brain. As he learns a new skill, those neurons wake up and as…
Do you dread the cries of "Mom, I'm bored!" before school has even ended? Plan ahead with these five tips to keep your kids occupied and happy at home this summer. The first idea is to outfit a shelving unit…
When it comes to family travel, "faster" isn't always "better." These four tips will help the kids buy in to the itinerary and reduce whining
NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson slows down to teach by example.
Favorite Place to Shop for Children's Consignment Clothes Kid to Kid Kids grow fast, so fast that clothes sometimes are barely used. That's where this affordable shop comes into play. Parents can shop for anything from baby to big kids…
Our readers' favorite places to get out and about in Charlotte.
From best learning experiences to places to shop and get a kid's haircut, our readers know how to make the most of family life in the Charlotte area.
Some of these places you may already know of, or maybe they are all new to you. Either way, we hope you'll give a few of our favorites a try.
New routines reveal big results.
Things to know before you pack them up for their first day of camp.
If you find yourself at the intersection of Queens Road and Queens Road, you're not the victim of a prank.
A new library opened down the block.
Got the note from school on Monday that there will be a flexible lunch schedule this Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22 due to end-of-grade testing. It requested that parents not come have lunch with their children on these…
Summer is coming guys, and now is the time to get prepared. Be sure to pack your sunscreen, your umbrella, your snorkel gear, and your swimsuit. The beach and sand is calling you. Now wait, don't step out the door…
Parents with kiddos who love LEGOs have a new place to peruse the latest and greatest LEGO sets later this summer. LEGO has announced a new LEGO store is opening at Southpark Mall. Located in the Nordstrom wing next to…
This fall, four children will be able to attend for FREE the fun, informative and essential cotillion etiquette class in the Lake Norman area called, "Impressions: The Modern Cotllion for A New Generation." The three day program is for rising…
Once upon a time, family doctors diagnosed many things. From sniffles to rashes, one doctor handled it all. But the days of seeing the same family physician each time you go to the doctor's office have changed. Now most physicians…
Mother's Day, known as Mommy Day in our house is almost here and dads and kids are always last minute on their gifts and plans so I figured I could offer a reminder and some last minute advice. There's only…
Mother's Day 2015 is this Sunday, May 10. The designated day recognizes motherhood as something to be celebrated. I couldn't agree more. Moms are the best. I love my Mom. She's one of the kindest, gentlest, determined, and most patient…
It's that time again! Graduations from college, high school, middle school, and yes, even from pre-school! I admit that when my son graduated from his 4-year old pre-school and was going onto kindergarten, I was one of those crazy mothers…
