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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...

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...

College Tours this Fall: Tips for Success in Uncertain Times

Touring a prospective college is one of the most exciting parts of a high schooler’s life. But just like everything else in the world, college tours have changed in the COVID era, and they might not go the way...

Balancing Marriage & Parenting

The struggle for homeostasis is something that parents are constantly striving towards. I have been a parent coach for several years, and I have noticed that it is often difficult to separate the marriage from the Parenting. You can...

The Charlotte Welcome Back Fest on Saturday, July 24th. Food Trucks, Live Music, Kids’ Fun & More

Festivals and outdoor concerts are back, and Novant Health leaders are so excited about it, they’ve planned a series of Welcome Back Fests in Charlotte, Wilmington and Winston-Salem. The Charlotte Event date and location is: Saturday, July 24, at Romare Bearden Park...

Navigating Summertime Parenting

When I was a child, summer felt like it was filled with ways that my parents kept me occupied. The majority of my summer was filled with band camps and summer reading. We traveled as a family and loved...

Have a Student-Athlete? Or an Aspiring One? Check Out These Speed & Agility Camps for Young Athletes

With fall sports around the corner, summer is a great time to get a leg up on the competition, add new skills, improve performance, and avoid the summer slide. At OrthoCarolina's Sports Training Center summer camps, your child will learn...

We Go Shopping with 3 Littles under 5 at Tiny for Children

Recently we went shopping for summer children's fashion at the Myers Park boutique TINY for Children, on Selwyn Ave. at Colony. Owner Carolyn Hotham has a fabulous eye for style, whether it be in jewelry, interiors, or fashion. Discerning...

Important Scoop. What are the Best Kid & Pet Friendly Patios in Charlotte?

Looking for outdoor spaces that the whole family can enjoy? We've got you covered! Enjoy the summer weather with your little ones and pup in tow with these kid and dog-friendly patios from Mooresville to Indian Land. For The Kids Optimist...

60+ Father’s Day Gifts from Some of Our Favorite Local Shops

Blackhawk Hardware Paper Skyscraper Shop for Dad at Paper Skyscraper's new website, where they've packaged up some great gift baskets for the guys. Onward Reserve LAKE PJs + Onward Reserve New Collab, perfect for the men in your life. Also, check out the...

Transitioning from Parenting to “Consulting” for Your College Grad.

The summer season brings lots of changes and transitions. As a parent of young children, you may start to have a bit of panic about summer plans. When children are young, summer camps can be a haven for both...

Our 2021 Charlotte Kids Eat Free Update

Need a night off from making dinner? We've got you covered. Here is our updated post quarantine 2021 list of Charlotte restaurants where kids eat free (or super cheap!). Bookmark this post for stress-free and cheap eats that make...

Our Picks for 5 Unique Charlotte Summer Camps with Openings for Your Child

Summer Camp sign ups always sneak up on us. This year the scramble to find a great camp with availability seems to be a bigger challenge. Many kids missed out on a camp experience last summer so parents...

Join in the ISF Star Light Star Bright Luminary Event for Those Affected by Cancer

On March 9th the Isabella Santos Foundation will host a special luminary dedication event, Star Light Star Bright, in honor of their founder, Isabella, on what would have been her sixteenth birthday. The dedication will take place on the...