The holidays can be a sensory explosion—and not just for children. I’m talking about parents, too. As soon as the holiday season kicks off, your to-do list goes from 1 million to 10 million items, with shorter deadlines and more…
This fresh dip with a hint of sweetness makes a treat kids will love!
A fun way to get the kids to eat more fruit!
Frost cookies and fruit to create a sweet and summery combination!
Horseback riding is the main attraction at this dude ranch that brings families, horses and good old-fashioned fun together.
Readers' share their picks for the best about town.
Sand play tickles the senses and also promotes physical development. Sand is a material that allows children to explore their creativity and imaginations.
You don’t have to travel to a distant rainforest to soar through the treetops on a zip line.
For single parents, summertime often means juggling work schedules, child care and camps for the kids. Here are some tips to make summer simpler...
One of the many benefits to living in the Carolinas is the opportunity to visit a variety of beaches within just a few hours.
Plus, tips for making first-time camping excursions ones you want to remember.
While some may think fishing is a hobby of days gone by, it still can be one of the most rewarding experiences fathers teach their children and hand down from one generation to the next.
Whether you prefer to drive or fly, there are lots of vacation deals and destinations ready to welcome families who are looking for fun but also watching their pennies. Here's a look at just a few.
Make the most of summer weekends with your kids enjoying the lazy days of summer the old-fashioned way.
Summer equals days spent pool side. See the latest gadgets and accessories for splashing good times.
June 14 is Flag Day. Be a vexillologist and share your flag knowledge.
The warm weather beckons families to the park, the zoo and, soon, the swimming pool. But when you are a parent of a child with special needs, getting out of the house can seem like more trouble than fun.
Want to get your kids excited about science and nature? It’s easy to do at the Catawba Science Center in Hickory.
Spend a day picking strawberries at Patterson Farm and learning about farm life.
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.
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.
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.
Hands-on, interactive fun makes Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh good for all ages.
For the third straight year, our kid testers played through an avalanche of fun and games.
Great learning products to boost your preschooler's language skills.
