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Swimmer's Ear and Ear Infections: What's the Difference?

How are they diagnosed and how can they be prevented?

Stylish Stress Relief

How to take the stress off in order to be your best.

Remember my last post about getting the deck done faster by inviting Amelia to help? Well...one project led to another. Now that the deck is done, our sun-faded patio umbrella looks SOOOO much worse in comparison. But of course, it…

How to Prevent Your Child from Becoming a Procrastinator

Expert advice on replacing procrastination with promptness.

Back-to-School Worries Already?

Local dad gets ready for back-to-school.

If the NSA is Watching or Listening...

Thanks to Edward Snowden (the real-life Carmen Sandiego) we have learned the National Security Agency is able to listen to our phone calls, read our emails and text messages and who knows what else. Some have even speculated that "Big…

9 Things to Do with the Family in Central Charlotte

FAMILY DININGLoco Lime1101 Central Ave.704-333-7837locolimecharlotte.comOne of the most popular Mexican-inspired restaurants in Charlotte, kid-friendly Loco Lime in Plaza Midwood is known for its excellent chips and salsa and guacamole appetizers made at the table. Enjoy $1 tacos on Tuesdays and…

9 Things to Do with the Family in South Charlotte

Getting out and about with the family in South Charlotte.

9 Things to Do with the Family North of Charlotte

FAMILY DININGLupie’s Café101 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville704-948-3959There is no kids menu at this no-frills cafe, but the dishes found on the regular menu are the homey comfort foods that little ones love anyway, such as meatloaf, chili, burgers and…

5 Tips for Finding a Babysitter

Try these tips for finding the perfect caregiver so you can enjoy some time to yourself, to run errands or to have a date night with Dad.

Finding Your Style … After Baby

Recapturing your sense of style after baby and in turn, a sense of yourself.

Must-Do Zipline Trips for Tweens

From ziplines to rock climbing, ideas for summer adventure with your teen

Child Labor!

If you've ever tried to get a project done with kids in the house, you know just how impossible this is. For the past month, my husband has been getting antsy to clean and stain our deck, and we've been…

On the Sidelines: Welcome to the Game

How to motivate your child to try a sport.

5 Funky Carolina Roadside Attractions

Make your next long car ride fun with these interesting roadside attractions.

Loony Birds

As a kid, I remember making bird marionette puppets with my mother. Upon more specific recollection, I actually remember watching while my mother made them. And I remember a lot of tangled strings. And now I know why. Because these…

5-Step At-Home Workout

Fitness experts Paul and Sandy Sklar offer these exercises to do at home to build core strength, balance, coordination and your glutes!

How to Talk to Kids About Private Parts

Three key conversations to have with your child when talking about private parts.

Lessening the Summer Stress in Blended Families

Five ways to handle the summer schedule in a way that will make things fun for everyone.

The Finer Points of the Game

Local dad expresses his excitement for his kids' interest in sports.

A Four Year Old's Thoughts on Fatherhood

I was having lunch with my good friend Eric last week who happens to be a great writer. We got to talking about this blog and he suggested having my four-and-a-half year-old Tyler help me write one of these weekly…