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MVP MATH, PART 2: NOT A TEXTBOOK CASE
Discover how Wake County Public School System makes curriculum purchases

Helping Children Handle The Strongest Of Feelings

Helping children handle the strongest of feelings

Helping Children Handle The Strongest Of Feelings

3 mins

7 Tips For Safe Holiday Online Shopping

7 Tips for safe holiday online shopping

7 Tips For Safe Holiday Online Shopping

3 mins

The Joy Of Letters

I wish that joy could fill every moment of Jessie’s life, but children, like their parents, must overcome diffiulties. Two major challenges Jessie has faced in her young life come to mind.

The Joy Of Letters

3 mins

Smart Speakers: Smart Choice?

Weighing the pros and cons of welcoming Alexa or Google Assistant into your home

Smart Speakers: Smart Choice?

4 mins

Helping Children Through Winter Holiday Routine Changes

The festivities leading up to and during the winter holidays can bring about many changes and disruptions to a family’s routine. Some children take these changes in stride, while others may need extra support to manage the excitement of the season.

Helping Children Through Winter Holiday Routine Changes

2 mins

5 Ways To Address A Bad Grade On Your College Application

“Bad” can be a very relative term, particularly when attached to high school grades.

5 Ways To Address A Bad Grade On Your College Application

3 mins

Bright Lights In Beaufort

Historic homes adorned with red velvet bows, forest green garland wrapped around iconic Southern porches, and lights twinkling through windows are hallmarks of small-town holiday charm. Beaufort, named one of North Carolina’s

Bright Lights In Beaufort

3 mins

Modern Midwifery

This traditional birthing option has evolved to meet the needs of today’s pregnant moms

Modern Midwifery

4 mins

Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides And Ghostly Gatherings

Autumn is a glorious season in the Triangle. Visit a local farm to hop on a hayride, sip apple cider and find your way out of corn maze. Scare yourself silly in one of the area’s celebrated haunted houses, or venture down a dark trail to greet the undead. Explore our vast selection of fall offerings, from tame experiences to frightful festivities. Events requiring a fee, ticket or donation are marked with an asterisk. Check the daily calendar section for more seasonal fun.

Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides And Ghostly Gatherings

10+ mins

Hiking As A Family Benefits All Ages

Hiking as a family benefits all ages.

Hiking As A Family Benefits All Ages

3 mins

Fall Favorites

Fall is my favorite time of year.

Fall Favorites

2 mins

Ashe County

Small-town charm and low-key adventures make this North Carolina border town a perfect family getaway.

Ashe County

3 mins

Family-Friendly Fall Festivals Across North Carolina

Venture out of town for a day trip or weekend getaway to enjoy one or more of the state’s best fests

Family-Friendly Fall Festivals Across North Carolina

7 mins

Do Babies Roll Over — And Which Way Will They Roll??

The answer is … it depends. Infant motor development in the first 6 months of life is highly predictable, but rolling is one milestone that can be more variable.

Do Babies Roll Over — And Which Way Will They Roll??

3 mins

All Aboard! - Choo Choo Choose To Take A Train This Fall

From Thomas the Tank Engine and The Little Engine that Could, to Platform 9¾ and “Murder on The Orient Express,” trains captivate our imaginations. Journey and destination are so deeply interwoven within the massive steel body of a locomotive, that it has long been a favorite inspiration for storytellers, as well as a beloved toy for children. In North Carolina, we can choose from an abundance of enchanting train options. Go with a functional, carefree way to travel via NC By Train, or delight in pure whimsy at Tweetsie Railroad. Here are some options for the train lover in all of us.

All Aboard! - Choo Choo Choose To Take A Train This Fall

6 mins

Metabolic Syndrome: Know The Symptoms And How To Prevent It

Going up a pants size may hurt more than just a woman’s pride. When an increase in waist circumference is accompanied by at least two other metabolic factors, such as high blood pressure and insulin resistance, you may be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.

Metabolic Syndrome: Know The Symptoms And How To Prevent It

3 mins

Unhealthy Teen Friendships

Should parents step in or stay out?

Unhealthy Teen Friendships

5 mins

The Secret To Raising Self-Driven Kids

7 tips for helping children take control of their lives

The Secret To Raising Self-Driven Kids

8 mins

2018 Admission Rates

Is getting into college becoming harder?

2018 Admission Rates

3 mins

Georgia's St. Simons And Cumberland Islands

There are well over a dozen prominent barrier islands off the coast of Georgia, and they come in all shapes, sizes and personalities.

Georgia's St. Simons And Cumberland Islands

3 mins

Connecting With Grandparents

Going the digital distance to keep in touch.

Connecting With Grandparents

3 mins

What To Do About Cyberbullies

In the past year, many communities and schools have reported an increase in the number of incidents in which children are harassed because of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or political point of view. According to stopbullying.gov, 49 percent of children in grades 4-12 have experienced bullying, and 30 percent admitted to bullying others.

What To Do About Cyberbullies

3 mins

When Parents And Grandparents Disagree

While some family ways and traditions are passed down over many generations, there are often differences in parenting styles, expectations and techniques from one generation to the next.

When Parents And Grandparents Disagree

2 mins

A Triangle Bucket List For Families

25 Must-See/Must-Do Experiences

A Triangle Bucket List For Families

7 mins

Organic Options Expand In The Triangle

Green is the new black when it comes to feeding your family, and the Triangle is no stranger to organic food, with its long growing season and booming businesses.

Organic Options Expand In The Triangle

4 mins

Reintroducing Traditional - Childhood Games

The value of skinned knees and other life lessons

Reintroducing Traditional - Childhood Games

4 mins

3 Must-Visit North Carolina Mountain Towns

Need a change of scenery from the hustle and bustle of life? Want the kids to unplug from their devices so you can connect as a family this summer? Take a scenic hike, kayak down a river, pitch a tent or explore the local shops in these three inviting western North Carolina mountain towns.

3 Must-Visit North Carolina Mountain Towns

6 mins

4 Key Parental Control Options On Xbox One And Playstation 4

Today’s gaming consoles are less like video game delivery systems and more like desktop computers. You can connect to players around the world, and even watch movies and listen to music on them.

4 Key Parental Control Options On Xbox One And Playstation 4

2 mins

When Adoption Is Part Of A Family's Story

For some couples, adopting a child is their path to parenthood. In our work with families, we are often asked when and how to tell a child the story of his or her adoption. Since every adopted child’s situation is different, there is no spot-on, correct answer to this question.

When Adoption Is Part Of A Family's Story

3 mins

Overuse Injuries

Recognize and prevent common injuries that could sideline your athlete.

Overuse Injuries

3 mins

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Carolina Parent Magazine Description:

PublisherMorris Media Network

CategoryParenting

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

Carolina Parent is a media resource group that publishes a free monthly magazine, annual guides, a website and digital newsletters for parents in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Carolina Parent is the most valuable one-stop parenting resource for Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner, Holly Springs, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina and other communities in Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham and Johnston counties.

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