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3 Great Thanksgiving Books for Kids

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library suggests these stories to read with children as Thanksgiving approaches.

Why Boys Struggle in School and How to Help them Succeed

How parents can effectively channel boys' restless behaviors into learning tools.

Tips for Less Stress on Test Day

Try these helpful strategies to help your child tame the butterflies on test day.

Developing More Awareness of Geography

Find out how you can help your kids learn more about geography.

10 Tips for a Healthy Halloween

These tricky (and tasty!) tips are great for everyone to keep in mind when enjoying their treats this Halloween.

5 Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers

Understanding the causes of teen crashes and heading them off each time — before your teen gets behind the wheel.

The Emotional Building Blocks of an Adoptive Family

Key issues to consider as an adoptive parent.

Chic Local Products For The Entire Family

This month we bring you a sampling of stylish threads and accessories for the entire family, highlighting some of Charlotte's best in local design.

Cottage Cheese Catastrophe

Last weekI gave you the highlights from the first set of flights with our boys to Wisconsin for my niece's wedding in the Northwoods. The lugging, sprinting and spilling don't even compare to the second half of our trip.The departing…

The Breast Cancer Gene

Find out how testing for the BRCA gene is leading women to make extreme choices for themselves and their families.

How to Talk about Sex with your Children

How to approach the sex topic with your children, from preschool through the teen years.

5 Great Uses for Chalkboard Paint

Chalkboard paint just might be a mother's best friend. Back in the day, the only place you saw a chalkboard was in a classroom or restaurant. Now it is easily found at any home store and can be put to…

10 Ways Kids Can Help Put a Stop to Bullying

10 tips to help turn bystanders into upstanders.

Caught in the Middle: The Sandwich Generation

How to make time for everyone and protect your emotional well-being.

Hot New Cribs

Once upon a time, cribs were as over the top as some of the weddings that preceded the pregnancy. However, this new generation of parents are embracing a simpler life and a simpler style of crib.

Children with Special Needs Build Stamina and Confidence Through Athletics

Sports equal friendship, confidence and lifelong lessons.

Finding Time for Siblings of Children with Special Needs

Helping siblings of children with special needs cope.

Empowering Children With Special Needs for the Future

Helping children with special needs gain independence.

My Apologies to Lucy Liu

My wife Kristen and I are TV addicts. Make that were TV addicts. Being a parent cuts down viewing by more than 60%. Yes, I just made up that statistic. We know it kills our brain cells but it's our way…