Enjoying Down-to-Earth Adventure, Fun
One of the things I absolutely treasure about my kids right now is that they are still too young to be affected by anyone else’s definition of "cool." The concept of peer pressure doesn’t apply to them yet.
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Important Papers: The Perfect Paper Trail
It’s the time of year when parents are searching for those all-important papers in drawers and files. When it’s time for camp registration, do you know where your child’s immunization record is? What about child-care receipts when it’s time to claim your tax deductions, and family passports for your spring break trip?
Spelling and Social Studies
My son, a third-grader, has a difficult time spelling many of the words he uses in his daily work. However, he does great on his weekly spelling tests — all "A" grades. Can you explain this? How can I help him?
Spring Hiking
With the spring sun making days warmer, it’s the perfect time to plan a day trip with the family.
Spring Into Camp
Springtime is decision time for planning summer fun. No doubt about it, everyone is talking about camp, and the time has come to sign up.
What is an IEP?
Deacon Riccardi, 7, is a first-grader at McKee Road Elementary School. Diagnosed with autism at 2, Deacon has an Individualized Education Program, or IEP, that helps the school and his parents track his progress and set academic goals.
When Size Matters
My brother stands tall at 6 feet 6 inches, while my sister still fits into clothes from the Juniors department — she’s 5 feet 4 inches. Me? I’m 5 feet 11 inches.
Keeping Healthy at Camp
Camp is great way to stay active during the summer, interact with others and beat an indoor summer slump.
Vacation Deals: By Land, Air & Sea
Staycation was the buzzword last year, and rightly so. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, last year saw 16.7 million fewer U.S. airline passengers than 2008 — the fewest air passengers of the decade.
No More Cooties! When Your Teen is Attracted to the Opposite Sex
The school cafeteria often serves as a snapshot of the state of relations between the students from Mars and the students from Venus. In the primary grades, boys and girls likely sit together, sharing Sun Chips and poking at each other playfully. However, by the fourth grade, things are drastically different. For the most part, the cafeteria becomes segregated with "boy" and "girl" tables.
Reviving Letter Writing
"Did I get any mail today, huh Mom, huh?" my 10-year-old asked impatiently.
"What makes you think you’re going to get mail? Did you write someone a letter?"
Appalachian Ski Mountain - It's Snow Much Fun!
A trip to Appalachian Ski Mountain is just what you need to get your family fueled for some North Carolina winter fun.
Bonding Over Baseball
For us, as for many fathers and sons, baseball is a tie that binds, connecting us through countless hours of watching games together and, during these chilly winter days, keeping the hot stove burning by chatting about things like off-season trades and transactions.
February Health Notes
"Parents have hundreds of questions about their children’s health, and they want detailed answers," says Dr. Jennifer Shu, a practicing pediatrician and medical editor of the site. "HealthyChildren.org empowers parents to be proactive about their children’s health — whether it’s learning about the vaccines their infant needs, the developmental milestones to watch for in their toddler, or how to stay connected with their teenager."
How Much Homework Help is Too Much?
My fifth-grader has never found school to be easy. In the past, he has kept his head above water because I have worked with him a lot. This year, my son’s teacher doesn’t want parents to help with homework. He can’t always handle it on his own, so I’ve had to explain some of the work to him.
Life and Sports: It's Not Always Fair
Recently, we got an e-mail from our coach informing us it’s time for baseball league sign-ups. We were shocked and excited — shocked it was already time to sign-up for baseball again, and excited because it was time to think about baseball again. We had mixed feelings, in spite of the excitement.
Charlotte Mom: Maureen O'Boyle
Take a peek inside the life of local mom Maureen O’Boyle and get a glimpse of everyday parenting — from the madness to the mess-ups.
Raising positive kids
When my dad got a new job and we had to move to Statesville, N.C., from Atlanta, it was a pretty scary time for my brother and me.
Camp's Best Kept Secret: Emotional Intelligence and Your Child
Why consider summer camp for your child? Perhaps you hope to raise a sports superstar. Maybe you are desperate for an alternative to a summer of day care, chauffeuring and video games.
Excited About Summer Camp
Parents want their children to experience an important rite of childhood — camp.
Joining the Team or Going It Alone?
When it comes to sports and children, one of the biggest decisions is what sport to choose. There are many different options in the Charlotte area, so you should first narrow the field by considering if your child will prefer an individual sport or a team sport.
Playing the Referee
My friend Annie tells me that when her kids get home from school each day she dons her striped referee jersey and gets out the whistle. Let the arguments begin! I know just what she means. And you know what the experts tell us?
Sleepovers
Slumber parties are an important rite of passage in a child's life. How do you make the first experience a positive one?
Marbles Kids Museum
Hands-on, interactive fun makes Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh good for all ages.
