Viriginia Creeper Trail
Try this exciting, outdoor hiking and biking adventure in neighboring Virginia.
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1,000 Things To Do Before Kindergarten
OK.! Only 5 things to do before Kindergarten from our Rookie Dad. He shares an astonishing lists of tasks he must accomplish before his son enters kindergarten.
Internet Gaming
Go inside internet gaming and find out what can lurk beyond the chatting.
Making Sure You’re Skin-tastic
A look at how to keep that healthy glow during pregnancy.
Make Your Own Tornado
Step by step instructions for cool, weather craft and experiment.
New Mom Home Makeover
Create a safe haven well before the baby arrives. Find great advice on nursery no-nos, bath safety, feline frets and baby-proofing.
Local Dad: Howard Bush
Local dad, Howard Bush, shares his feelings about kids, family and being a dad
Mompreneur: Marcyne Touchton
A well-established business owner, Marcyne Touchton talks about the beauty and advantages of owning a business, being your own boss and her love for what she does.
Pregnancy - Predicting and Preventing Preterm Labor
Find out how to determine if you are going into preterm labor, and how best to handle it.
Sexual Behavior and STDs: Some NC teens are taking big risks
On the national front, Americans appear to be winning some battles against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Rates of HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia have decreased across all age groups over the last decade. Yet a recent study shows that when all STDs are taken into account, the infection rate is actually on the rise.
5 Questions Not to Ask Your Children
Wonder which questions make your kids cringe? We'll tell you what they are and why it's best to avoid them.
Eye Injuries in Sports
Eye injuries can be troublesome on the field. Learn about the most common ones and read our tips on how to avoid them.
Downsized Families
Charlotte-area families learn to cope with layoffs.
Hours of Amusement at the Children's Museum of Winston-Salem
Take a day trip to this speciality museum that will have your kids begging not to leave.
Moms Who Blog: What’s The Message Behind the Boards?
The internet has changed relationships between everyone. Would-be employees search online for employment, singles look to connect with their cyber soul mates and people in need of hope and encouragement turn to on-line support groups.
George Washington Bookstore and Tavern
If your travels take you near Concord, N.C., for lunch or dinner, the George Washington Bookstore and Tavern is the place to go.
Seven Initiatives to Better Education: A Strategic Plan 2010 for CMS
What kind of school district does Charlotte-Mecklenburg want? As a community, we have a very clear choice: Will we give our children an education that will prepare them to live and work in a global village where they reach further to compete locally, nationally and internationally?
Identifying Gifted Students
In local schools gifted children are identified by a variety of tests and measures, but who gets tested and why?
The Internet: Changing the Face of Education
From creating easier forms of communication to providing new avenues for collecting research, computers have quickly become an indispensable part of education for parents, students and school staff.
Clean Kid Rooms? Tips for Making Fantasy a Reality
1. Find a home for each possession and communicate it to the kids Designate specific spots for clothes, books, toys, towels and toiletries. Repeat this many times over. Check for understanding by encouraging kids to tell you where something should go. Have young ones demonstrate where to place certain items. Labeling (with words or pictures for non-readers) is helpful for everyone, including those outside the family, like grandparents or babysitters who come to help out.
Creative Ways to Tell Your Child 'I Love You'
Valentine’s Day is just one opportunity to show your child just how much she is loved. Use these creative ideas to show how much you care on Valentine’s Day and throughout the year.
How the Internet Changed the Way We Choose Summer Camps
Traditional sleepaway camps may still offer kids the opportunity to experience a low-tech life that’s in tune with Mother Nature, but the explosive growth of the summer camp industry and the ever-expanding capabilities of the World Wide Web have changed, not just the definition of "summer camp," but also the ways we research the programs for our children.
Ask the Expert: What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Q: Over this past school year, my 6-year-old daughter has been increasingly defiant at home and having difficulties behaving at school. She argues constantly, does not listen to my husband or me and seems to purposefully provoke me. Everything is a power struggle for her, from what she eats for breakfast to the clothes she wears. Last week we were called by her school to pick her up because she would not listen to the teacher and was unable to calm down after her tantrum. My mother thinks she
New Zealand Café Seafood Grill & Sushi Bar
This small, but very lively sushi restaurant nestled inside the Sardis Crossing Shopping Center in Matthews is a treasure waiting to be found. New Zealand Café features seafood and Asian Cuisine, however they are known for their fresh, delicious daily $1 sushi.
