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Lori Shaw and Jennifer Dolan met eight years ago, when their kids were in preschool. Both had lived and worked in New York; now, they lived five minutes apart in south Charlotte. “We came from the northeast, where fall is,…
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First Time at Overnight Camp
What you and your kids need to know.
Why Day Camp Matters
5 reasons day camp is more than just summer fun.
Easy Valentine Hearts
Create these easy and beautiful Valentine Hearts with crayons and wax paper for under $3.
Fall in Love With Valentine Style
Turn up the heat! Stay warm and cozy this February with valentine-inspired looks.
Plan a Tour of the Duke Lemur Center
Lemurs Live! is a general tour that introduces guests to an average of 10 species at the center.
Words of Wisdom From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Messages to inspire and motivate children.
North Carolina Snow Tube Parks Offer Fun Winter Family Getaways
Make it a snow-filled day of downhill fun at one of these snow-tube parks.
5 Extreme Sports for Kids
Adventurous children may benefit from taking the challenge in extreme sports for kids.
Yoga for Kids
From schools to studios, yoga is popping up everywhere for kids, and for good reason.
First Day Hikes at North Carolina State Parks
Join in one of 40 guided hikes scheduled at N.C. State Parks on New Year's Day.
6 Family Resolutions for the New Year
Resolve to be a better family in 2017 with these suggestions.
Top 5 Holiday Etiquette Tips
Holiday etiquette for your kids and tips on what not to give your boss, how much to tip and how to be a polite party-goer.
10 Gift Experiences to Give
These Charlotte-area experiences for kids make great gifts long after the holidays.
NORAD Tracks Santa Website Takes Flight Dec. 1
Show your kids how they can track Santa on Dec. 24 and enjoy online holiday games well ahead of Christmas Eve.
5 Places to Volunteer as a Family in Charlotte
Give some of your time volunteering as a family at one of these local nonprofit organizations
Expert Toy Choices
Three local toy stores share their picks for age-appropriate toys for the 2016 holiday season.
Heartwarming Holiday Books for Kids
Holiday books with the feel-good spirit of the season
A Sensory-Friendly Experience at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
What makes these performances different for children with sensory-specific needs.
Find Indoor Adventure at Kinetic Heights
Find your family power at the new warrior course and obstacle-challenge center
2016 Holiday Gift Guide: 18 Fun Toys for Kids
Not sure what to get your kids this year? These ideas are designed to delight the young and young at heart on your gift list this year.
Dazzling Holiday Lights in the Carolinas
Here are four holiday lights displays in three Carolina towns to enjoy with the family in 2016
Stop the Black Friday Madness
A less-stress approach to kick-off of the holiday season
5 Places to Find Babysitting Classes in Charlotte
Tweens and teens can learn more about the business of babysitting and safety tips at these local classes.
Halloween Safety for Trick-or-Treaters
Keep the kids safe with these trick-or-treating ground rules.
