Children
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Southside Towns And 'Burbs
Big-city Amenities With Small-town Appeal
2 min |
GPS 2019-2020
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5 Steps To Create A Family Will
Gain peace of mind with a family estate plan in place
3 min |
January 2019
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How Schools Balance Technology And Set Guidelines In A Digital World
How schools balance technology and set guidelines in a digital world
4 min |
Education Guide 2018-2019
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Paving The Path To Self-Advocacy
Teaching kids the skills they need to advocate for themselves.
4 min |
March 2017
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Spend A Day At Tiger World
There aren’t too many places in North Carolina where deep, guttural roars greet you upon arrival, but that’s exactly what you should expect at Tiger World.
3 min |
March 2017
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Easing Separation Anxiety, Age-by-Age
It’s a scene many parents have lived out: You’re having a good morning, sipping coffee as you drive your happy, babbling 8-month-old to the babysitter’s house on your way to work.
3 min |
April 2017
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The Wilderness Effect
N.C. Outward Bound Program Unites Students on Uncommon Ground
3 min |
April 2017
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Grayson Highlands
Find kid-friendly adventure with wild ponies and family hikes
3 min |
April 2018
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From The Farm To Farmers Market
10 simple ways to make a visit to the farmers market fun for kids
3 min |
April 2018
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Disconnect The Digital Babysitter
Trade the device for face-to-face time, touch and movement
2 min |
May 2019
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How To Foster Life Skills That Get Kids Ready To Grow
Helping children with activities of daily life
3 min |
May 2019
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Getting Boys To Open Up
Disclaimer: Daddy Derek is not a doctor. Opinions expressed here are educational, informational and mildly entertaining. In other words, it’s possible I’m full of it.
3 min |
May 2019
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Escape The City At New River State Park
Camp, float, fish and explore along the banks of the New River
2 min |
August 2019
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Ready, Set, Grow
A growth mindset encourages resilience, happiness and success
3 min |
August 2019
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How Summer Camp Can Help Your Child Become A Leader!
How summer camp can help your child become a leader
6 min |
February 2019
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Birthday Parties That Give Back
Start a new tradition with a charitable birthday bash
4 min |
May 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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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 |