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Where to See the Christmas Lights In and Around Charlotte This Year
One of our favorite holiday activities is scoping out...
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Charlotte. Choose & Cut This Year!
Did you know that you can choose & cut...
The Art of the College Visit: Making the Most of Your Campus Tours
Ah, the college visit – that rite of passage...
Tips for Family Photos from Popular Charlotte Photographers
Fall is definitely family photo season, and many of...
Meet the Midwives of Statesville at Natural Beginnings Spring Fling.
Have you been wondering about Midwifery and how it might fit into your family plans?
Natural Beginnings Birth & Wellness Center wants to introduce you to the Midwives of Statesville: Nicole Winecoff, MSN, CNM and Marcia Ensminger, MSN, CNM, April...
April Family Fun for “South” South Charlotte
Charlotte provides so many fun learning experiences for your little ones, and families in the Queen City flock to places like Lazy 5 Ranch, Discovery Place, ImaginOn, and the Carolinas Aviation Museum. But what if you wanted to venture...
Baseball, Basketball, Hockey & Egg Hunts…Things to do with Family This Week – April 3
Last weekend my 7 year old and I discovered our new favorite Charlotte spring time activity...UNCC baseball. Have you ever been to a game? It's so much fun. The facility is so nice, there are snacks (key for the...
More Talk About School: How Have College Admissions Changed Since We Applied?
“I just know that if I was applying to my college today there is no way they would let me in!”
I am not sure how much truth there is to that statement, but I can tell you as an...
Jam Packed Week Ahead: Things to Do with Family this Week – March 27
No special plans for this week? Not anymore. There are so many family friendly events happening in Charlotte. You can visit a museum (for FREE), run a road race (and buy cookies at the finish line), see the symphony,...
Motherhood Part II: Self-Care
This guest blog post is from Rebecca Glavin, MBA, MSW, LCSW, a therapist in Charlotte. To learn more about Rebecca, her practice and her specialties, visit her website www.glavincounseling.com. This is the first of two posts Rebecca sent us,...
Motherhood Part I: Yes, You Do Work
This guest blog post is from Rebecca Glavin, MBA, MSW, LCSW, a therapist in Charlotte. To learn more about Rebecca, her practice and her specialties, visit her website www.glavincounseling.com. This is the first of two posts Rebecca sent us,...
Garden Time, Music Time, Story Time, Hockey Time…Here’s What to Do with Family This Week ~ 3/20
We've got all ages covered with things to do this week. Garden time fun for the littles, theater time and the CMS musical showcase for the older ones, plus Checkers hockey is fun for the whole family. Make it...
Let’s Talk About School. What does STEM look like in CMS?
As you no doubt know, STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM schools are focused on these areas to teach a core curriculum through different techniques, and a STEM education integrates teaching and learning into the classroom....
Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts When Someone Has a Baby
New Baby Etiquette Tips
I was in labor for 25 hours. Most of our friends figured when I went into the hospital at 7:00 AM on Thursday morning, that I would have the baby sometime that day. It was a...
Let’s Talk About School. What is An Educational Consultant?
Stressed about the college application process?
Wondering if boarding school could be an option for your family?
Concerned about the organization and study skills of your middle school student?
Feeling unsure about choosing an AP or an IB path for your high...
Basketball, Drums, Reptiles, and a Parade…Things to do with Family This Week – March 13
So much to do this week in the Queen City. I love all of the kid-friendly performances that are happening through Blumenthal performing arts. This week there is a Japanese drum show and a youth orchestra festival, and coming...