Summer Camps at Lake Norman
Summer camps are special for every kid, but on Lake Norman it means fun in the sun and on the water.
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Shining the Light on Terrific Teens and the Future Ahead
Our March issue is hot of the presses and is all about tweens and teens, including our 2014 Terrific Teens. We received more than 120 nominations from community members, educators and coaches recommended teens that are doing great things throughout…
Saving for a Trip to Disney
If you're making plans to head to Disney with the family, take note: It's going to cost you a bit more than it did last year.The cost to enter the Magic Kingdom has jumped to $99 per person for ages…
Discovering and Treating Vascular Birthmarks
Identifying and treating vascular birthmarks.
Off to Kindergarten? Not so Fast
In the winter of last year, my wife and I were confident our oldest son Tyler would move from WEE School at Carmel Baptist Church to public school kindergarten the following fall. He was old enough (late July birthday), had…
Understanding the Differences Between the ACT and SAT
When and how to prepare for the SAT and ACT.
10 Tips for Landing College Scholarships
Maximize chances at emerging with substantial funds for your teen's college education.
2013 Fit Family Challenge Spotlight Families: Before and After
As we gear up for this year's challenge, we reached out to the Hills and the Garfinkles to see how they're doing one year later
The Perfect Bag for Every Occasion
Whatever your appointment, you are a warrior, and survival is largely dependent on the bag you carry.
Two Beneficial "B" Foods for Kids
Work your way through the alphabet for a creative, alphabet-inspired menu.
snOMG Days
If you are anywhere near the Carolinas, if you have a TV or use Facebook, you surely know by now that Charlotte is in the midst of Snomaggedon, the Snowpocalypse, the Storm that Stopped the South, or my favorite, snOMG!Whatever…
Snow Day!
There is nothing like living in the South when it snows. Adults turn into kids. Kids are happier than you've ever seen them. It's better than any holiday...for kids and adults.I believe it's an actual law here that you have…
Barbie Makes the Cover of Sports Illustrated
Barbie is unapologetic, or so says the marketing minds at Mattel, the makers of Barbie, and Sports Illustrated. The upcoming Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue features Barbie on the front cover of 1,000 limited-edition copies. To boot, Mattel is making a…
Single in a King-Sized Head
As a single mom, I don't put myself out there much in the dating world. Frankly, my hands are quite full with a job selling ads for Charlotte Parent, two nutty kids, a needy 14-year-old dog and a part time…
What's the Hype About GoldieBlox?
As I watched a very dismal Super Bowl game last night (that safety on the kick-off definitely set the tone), my interest was peeked by the GoldieBlox commercial.As a mom of a preschool boy, I admit I'm not always on…
Instant Playroom for Grandparents
Do your kids' grandparents complain that your kids have too many toys? Are they hesitant to have them over for a weekend because of the mess they'll create? The perfect solution for the kids to have fun without sacrificing your…
Top 5 Things-to-do This Weekend
I cannot believe that January is done. One month down in 2014. Where did it go? I think I was snuggled under a blanket on my couch at least half of it, the other half bundled up and bundling up…
Running the Single-Mom Race
I love being a mom. I don't know what my life would be like if it weren't for my kids. They are my joy and my purpose.I am divorced. We have joint custody. Some days my life is a race…
The Benefits of Arts-Based Summer Camps
An arts-based camp may be just what your child needs to balance out, or further enrich, his or her developing brain.
Birthday Party Advantage: Home or Away?
My wife and I are busy trying to plan a birthday party for our youngest son Chase who turns 3 in April. When I was a kid, I had most of my birthday parties at home prior to turning 9…
How to Treat a Nosebleed
What parents really need to know about nosebleeds.
Unique Overnight Camp Experiences in North Carolina
Nearby overnight camp experiences that mix fun with out-of-the-ordinary learning experiences.
Lessons in Life When You Lose a Pet
Life throws curveballs, this I know, and yesterday while it started as a perfectly good sunny Sunday, it ended on a very unexpected, sad note.One of our family's cats suddenly landed himself at the emergency vet and he didn't get…
Preparing Your Child for a First Sleepover
Guidelines to help you think about your child's overall emotional readiness for a night away from home.
