Children
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Putting Scary Dreams To Bed
Two local experts help unpack nightmare facts and explain how to make nights less frightening for kids
4 min |
October 2018
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Explore North Carolina's Trails
Turning old rail lines into recreational, scenic pathways
4 min |
October 2018
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Exploring NASCAR Country
Growing up, my world revolved around cars.
3 min |
October 2018
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How To Keep Kids Safer
Keeping kids safer at home
3 min |
September 2018
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Put Down The Digital Device Now!
How is the time you spend on your phone affecting your children?
6 min |
September 2018
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4 Mom Getaways You Deserve
Refresh, recharge, reset without traveling far from home
4 min |
September 2018
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Seeing All Colors
Why we shouldn’t teach our kids to be color blind and what to do instead
6 min |
September 2018
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12 Must-Do Holiday Experiences
Get into the spirit with the family at these holly-jolly events throughout the area.
6 min |
December 2018
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Vacation Accommodations: House Or Hotel?
Hotels and short-term rentals each offer pros and cons for family getaways. A mom and grandmother who travel with kids share their insights.
5 min |
March 2019
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Time To Ditch The Smartphone Contract
Building strong digital citizens does not begin with a smartphone contract
3 min |
March 2019
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Get To Know: Ejona Angjeli-Liberti
Ejona Angjeli-Liberti is the network deployment and operations lead at Google Fiber in Charlotte.
3 min |
March 2019
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Untangling The Entitlement Trap
How to raise grateful, gracious kids
3 min |
March 2019
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Building On Imagination
I’m thankful for builders.
2 min |
November 2018
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Top Picks Of Light Show Extravaganzas Worth The Drive
’Tis the season for dazzling light displays. Here are our top picks of holiday light shows across the state to help bring out your family’s holiday spirit.
5 min |
November 2018
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Rethinking Your Gifting This Holiday Season
Gifts that spark imagination, inspiration
3 min |
November 2018
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ADVENTURE TIME: Glamping in NORTH CAROLINA
Take camping up a notch on your next big outdoor vacation
5 min |
Summer 2019
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17 Places To Make A Splash In Charlotte
THE SUN IS HOT, BUT THE WATER FEELS FINE
4 min |
Summer 2019
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Digital Designers
CREATIVE WAYS TECHY KIDS CAN EXPRESS THEMSELVES
2 min |
Summer 2019
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Excursion
Low-Key Living Awaits on Hilton Head Island
3 min |
Summer 2019
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Set the Summer Schedule
Less structure opens opportunities to grow independent living skills
2 min |
Summer 2019
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Transitional Kindergarten Is A Gift Of Time
Pros and cons of taking an extra year before the next big step
4 min |
Education Guide 2018-2019
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Understanding Individualized Education Plans And 504 Plans
Every parent wants their child to achieve the highest level of academic success, and for some children, this requires a different type of intervention from the school. This falls under either the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
3 min |
Education Guide 2018-2019
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Exceeding Expectations
Consistency and patience pay off.
3 min |
February 2019
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Stepping Stones
Guiding children toward independence.
3 min |
February 2019
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How Family-To-Family Support Makes A Difference
How family-to-family support makes a difference
5 min |
October 2018
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The Introverted Child
Helping a quiet child bloom
3 min |
September 2017
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The Mompreneur Phenomenon
5 stay-at-home moms using talents and hobbies to craft home businesses
6 min |
September 2017
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Reclaiming The Weekend
Set a family rhythm that works.
3 min |
September 2017
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Neighbors Make A Difference
If you watch any TV sitcoms, you’ve seen annoying neighbors characterized: Mr. Roper from “Three's Company”; Ned Flanders from “The Simpsons”; and Kimmie Gibbler from “Full House” to name just a few. Many of us can relate to these sitcom neighbors because we’ve had at least one annoying neighbor in our lives. An annoying neighbor may be nosy, inappropriate or just always around. I’m sure some people think my wife and I are annoying neighbors because our chocolate Labrador Dawson has a bark that can be heard from space.
2 min |
September 2017
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Chinese Lantern Festival Dazzles At Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Chinese Lantern Festival Dazzles At Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
1 min |