Family Day Trips for Charlotteans to Cap Off the Summer
All are within two hours of the city
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How to Make Playdough
Playdough is a classic childhood toy everyone can have fun with, and it's so easy to make at home.
Mac and Cheese Recipe
A warm and hearty winter meal that kids can help make in the slow cooker.
Making Holiday Family Traditions
Charlotte Parent readers share some of their favorite holiday traditions.
Scheduling Holiday Time With Teens
Tips to help naviage your teen's growing independence during the holidays.
Hometown Holiday Highlights
Charlotte families don’t need to go far to find lights, carriage rides and maybe a little snow for the holidays.
Sensing the Season
Sparklier colors and zazzier songs help make the holidays memorable.
Coping With ‘Ex’tended Family
Tips to insure that children don't get caught in family tug-of-war during the holidays.
Books That Cook: Christmas Cooking With Kids
Kids can get baking together with more than 50 recipes that are simple enough for children under 11 to make with minimal help.
Merry Holiday Manners
Teach children basic courtesy for seasonal gatherings.
Putting Heart in Your Family’s Holidays
Finding volunteer opportunities close to home is just a mouse click way.
Charlotte Parent & Toys for Tots Special Holiday Events
Charlotte Parent and Toys for Tots will be on hand at some of the season's most beloved shows to accept, and thank you for your generous toy donations. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to any one of the listed performances to help local children in need.
Toy Drop-off Locations
Drop off a new unwrapped toy to one of these locations. Your donation, through Toys for Tots, will help bring smiles of joy to local children that are in need during this holiday season.
Holiday Traditions from Around the World
Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Christmas – there are many traditions and legends honored throughout the world.
'Tis the Season to Give Back
Choose activities that appeal to kids to encourage the joy of the season.
Magic Reindeer Food Recipe
Sprinkle this magical concoction on the lawn to help entice Santa's reindeer.
Fall Placemat
With some clear self-stick paper and pressed leaves, the children can make a permanent and useful souvenir of the season!
Giving Thanks for Family Traditions
When I was growing up, we had certain Thanksgiving traditions. One recipe that is a tradition with us is this classic Pumpkin Roll. From Mix It Up with Jenny.
5 Turkey Day Tips for Food Safety
This Thanksgiving be food safe with these USDA top five Turkey Day tips. Or try www.AskKaren.gov for 24 hour replies on turkey cooking safety.
How to Cook a Holiday Turkey to Perfection
Tips for cooking a Thanksgiving turkey from start to finish.
Gratitude for Grandma
One night, way back in some year B.C. (before children), I found myself in the middle of an ugly scene in a graduate school class. What started out as an innocuous discussion about parental influence on education quickly turned into a mother in-law bashing session.
Halloween De Seguridad
Informes para tener un Día de Halloween Seguro.
Cute Costumes on the Cheap
3 local moms get crafty for Halloween.
D.I.Y. Skeleton Halloween Costume
Easy-to-follow instructions to make a Skeleton Halloween costume for less than $20.
Reindeer Halloween Costume
Easy instructions for a do-it-yourself Reindeer Halloween Costume that costs less than $20.
