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How to equally share your heart with all your little loves

Montessori For Big Kids

Nestled near the intersection of interstates 85 and 77, on the north side of Charlotte, is a class of 12 Trailblazers. This small group of students at John Taylor Williams Secondary Montessori will be the first class to graduate from North Carolina’s first-ever public Montessori high school.

Service Learning

Education that transforms communities, students beyond the classroom

Less Testing, More Learning

NORTH CAROLINA TAKES STEPS TO REDUCE TESTING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Changing Age of Moms and Mom Friends

Find your tribe despite age differences. The air is warm and the conversation is flowing. Three mothers stand in the shade of a tree talking, laughing and watching their children play at a local park. The children, all boys from the same preschool class, are 5 years old.

10 Ideas For A Special Parent-Tween Outing

There’s something about the tween stage of development that can make parents sigh, roll their eyes and wish for the days of diapering, but with some adjustment on perspective, these years can be a great opportunity to build your relationship with your burgeoning young adult.

Choosing Age-Appropriate Halloween Costumes

On Halloween night, children of all ages dress up in costumes ranging from cute characters to scary monsters of all sorts.

Ride The Rails With These Train Experiences

Choo Choo Choose to take a train this fall

Hiking Benefits All Ages

Hiking as a family benefits all ages

Don't Refrain From Singing The Refrain

“I’m gonna take my horse to the old town road; I’m gonna ride ‘til I can’t no more.”

Explore Reed Gold Mine

Pan for gold and tour the site of the first documented gold find in the U.S.

Time To Work On You

Parenting can be exhausting, especially during kids’ younger years.

The Feeling Five

With three kids, two demanding jobs, a high-spirited dog and podcasting projects, how do Page and Jake Fehling make it work?

Good Morning Sunshine

Building a better morning routine

Get to Know: Anne Todd

Anne Todd is the general manager or Beads Incorporated, a local source for beads, jewelry, supplies and instruction. She and her husband Andrew Todd are parents to Warren, 3, and Mia, 1

Chore Wars: The Parenting Battle Worth Fighting

Why Life Skills Matter More Than Screen Skills

Balancing Special Needs with your Needs

Maintaining a balance between taking care of a child with special needs child and your needs can prove to be tricky, but it can be done.

What To Consider Before Using GPS To Track Your Kid

Sooner or later, most parents lose a kid — usually for only a few minutes.

Pursuing Your Passion

… Even in the Midst of Diaper Duty

Let It Go: 10 Things To Stop Worrying About

The pressure we put on ourselves as parents to get it right (whatever that means) can leave us bumping up against anxiety at every turn. Allowing our worries to intrude on our parenting practices, however, can backfire. Researchers at the University of Arizona found kids of over-involved parents had poorer coping skills and a greater sense of entitlement.

Wilmington: Not Just A Beach Vacation

Planning a family vacation isn’t easy. There are so many interests to consider – your teenage daughter, your 8-year old son, your husband and, yes, you. Consider Wilmington for your next family excursion.

Get To Know: Sarah Baucom

Sarah Baucom is the co-founder of Girl Tribe Co., Pink Toast, and Girl Trip Pop Up. She is married to Ryan Baucom, and together they have one daughter, Eliza, who is 3.

12 Places To Splish-Splash The Summer Away

Where to swim, paddle and float in and around Charlotte

Overcome Screen-Time Battles

5 ideas to make summer memories without the glow of a screen

Be My Neighbor

Helping kids connect to their community

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

13 ideas for family fun along the Grand Strand

Cool off With Summer Movie Deals

Cool off With Summer Movie Deals

Growing A Giving Spirit In Children

You don’t need to wait until your kids are in middle school to help them develop a passion for community service.

Get To Know: Kaci Barbosa

Kaci Barbosa, along with her husband Renato Barbosa, owns Jade & May, a mobile bartending business. She is also a part-time interior design assistance and mom to their son Luca Barbosa.

A Little Family Teamwork

In July, my sons Tyler and Chase came bouncing down the stairs screaming, Dad, youve got to see this!