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12 Must-Do Holiday Experiences
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12 Must-Do Holiday Experiences

Get into the spirit with the family at these holly-jolly events throughout the area.

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6 mins  |
December 2018
Vacation Accommodations: House Or Hotel?
Charlotte Parent

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.

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5 mins  |
March 2019
Time To Ditch The Smartphone Contract
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Time To Ditch The Smartphone Contract

Building strong digital citizens does not begin with a smartphone contract

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3 mins  |
March 2019
Get To Know: Ejona Angjeli-Liberti
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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.

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3 mins  |
March 2019
Untangling The Entitlement Trap
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Untangling The Entitlement Trap

How to raise grateful, gracious kids

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3 mins  |
March 2019
The Introverted Child
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The Introverted Child

Helping a quiet child bloom

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3 mins  |
September 2017
The Mompreneur Phenomenon
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The Mompreneur Phenomenon

5 stay-at-home moms using talents and hobbies to craft home businesses

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6 mins  |
September 2017
Reclaiming The Weekend
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Reclaiming The Weekend

Set a family rhythm that works.

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3 mins  |
September 2017
Neighbors Make A Difference
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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.

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2 mins  |
September 2017
Chinese Lantern Festival Dazzles At Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
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Chinese Lantern Festival Dazzles At Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Chinese Lantern Festival Dazzles At Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

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1 min  |
September 2017
Get To Know: Mandy Drakeford
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Get To Know: Mandy Drakeford

Mandy Drakeford is the senior vice president of development at The Levine Museum of the New South. She is Mom to Winston, 3, and Wyatt, 10 months, and lives with her husband Antione Drakeford in Huntersville.

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3 mins  |
Summer 2018
3 Must-Visit North Carolina Mountain Towns
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3 Must-Visit North Carolina Mountain Towns

3 Must-Visit North Carolina Mountain Towns

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6 mins  |
Summer 2018
‘Savage' Focus And A Little Bonding Besides
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‘Savage' Focus And A Little Bonding Besides

‘Savage’ Focus And A Little Bonding Besides

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3 mins  |
Summer 2018
Summer 2018 Our Picks
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Summer 2018 Our Picks

Summer 2018 Our Picks

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Summer 2018
Get Smart On Water Safety
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Get Smart On Water Safety

Get Smart On Water Safety

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1 min  |
Summer 2018
Get To Know: Matt Chapman
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Get To Know: Matt Chapman

Dr. Matt Chapman with his wife Jenny Chapman and their two children: Trey, 6, and Ellie Rose, 4.

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2 mins  |
May 2018
The Technology Two-Step And Kids
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The Technology Two-Step And Kids

I recently went to my kids’ school to have lunch with each of my boys. When it was time to sit down with my third grader, he introduced me to his “girlfriend.” It was my first time meeting her. One of the first things she asked me was whether or not I was “funny like Tyler?” Tyler is my older son. He jumped in before I could respond, answering, “Oh yeah. He’s funny on TV every day.” His girlfriend excitedly asked, “Oh, you have you own YouTube Channel?”

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3 mins  |
May 2018
Exceeding Expectations
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Exceeding Expectations

Consistency and patience pay off.

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3 mins  |
February 2019
Stepping Stones
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Stepping Stones

Guiding children toward independence.

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3 mins  |
February 2019
How Family-To-Family Support Makes A Difference
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How Family-To-Family Support Makes A Difference

How family-to-family support makes a difference

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5 mins  |
October 2018
Get to Know: Julianne McCollum
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Get to Know: Julianne McCollum

Julianne McCollum is the principal and “head quack” at Yellow Duck Marketing. She is married to Tim McCollum, and they have one adopted son, Mateo, who is 1.

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3 mins  |
August 2018
Secrets To Raising Self-Driven Kids
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Secrets To Raising Self-Driven Kids

Guiding your child to the sweet spot of independence.

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8 mins  |
August 2018
Stepping Up To Kindergarten
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Stepping Up To Kindergarten

It’s more than just ABCs.

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4 mins  |
August 2018
Explore The Differences Of St. Simons And Cumberland Islands
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Explore The Differences Of 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.

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3 mins  |
August 2018
Make The Nutcracker' A Family Tradition
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Make The Nutcracker' A Family Tradition

Tips for sharing a magical family experience.

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4 mins  |
December 2018
Holiday Goals: Reconnect With Your Family
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Holiday Goals: Reconnect With Your Family

Ideas to enjoy the holidays that build family bonds.

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2 mins  |
December 2018
Bringing Home Baby: Let A Postpartum Care Specialist Help
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Bringing Home Baby: Let A Postpartum Care Specialist Help

Corey Engmann never considered hiring a postpartum doula until she learned she was expecting twins.

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4 mins  |
May 2019
How To Find Balance And Fairness For Siblings Of Kids With Special Needs
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How To Find Balance And Fairness For Siblings Of Kids With Special Needs

Finding balance and fairness for siblings of kids with special needs

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3 mins  |
May 2019
#Homeclt Exhibition Brings Charlotte History To Life
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#Homeclt Exhibition Brings Charlotte History To Life

A Multiyear, Multimedia Exploration of Charlotte Neighborhoods

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2 mins  |
GPS 2019-2020
South Carolina's Southern Charm
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South Carolina's Southern Charm

Why Families Are Putting Down Roots Just Across the State Line

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3 mins  |
GPS 2019-2020