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#Homeclt Exhibition Brings Charlotte History To Life

A Multiyear, Multimedia Exploration of Charlotte Neighborhoods

South Carolina's Southern Charm

Why Families Are Putting Down Roots Just Across the State Line

Southside Towns And 'Burbs

Big-city Amenities With Small-town Appeal

Escape The City At New River State Park

Camp, float, fish and explore along the banks of the New River

Ready, Set, Grow

A growth mindset encourages resilience, happiness and success

Putting Scary Dreams To Bed

Two local experts help unpack nightmare facts and explain how to make nights less frightening for kids

Explore North Carolina's Trails

Turning old rail lines into recreational, scenic pathways

Exploring NASCAR Country

Growing up, my world revolved around cars.

Seeing All Colors

Why we shouldn’t teach our kids to be color blind and what to do instead

12 Must-Do Holiday Experiences

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

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.

Time To Ditch The Smartphone Contract

Building strong digital citizens does not begin with a smartphone contract

Get To Know: Ejona Angjeli-Liberti

Ejona Angjeli-Liberti is the network deployment and operations lead at Google Fiber in Charlotte.

Untangling The Entitlement Trap

How to raise grateful, gracious kids

Building On Imagination

I’m thankful for builders.

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.

ADVENTURE TIME: Glamping in NORTH CAROLINA

Take camping up a notch on your next big outdoor vacation

17 Places To Make A Splash In Charlotte

THE SUN IS HOT, BUT THE WATER FEELS FINE

Digital Designers

CREATIVE WAYS TECHY KIDS CAN EXPRESS THEMSELVES

Excursion

Low-Key Living Awaits on Hilton Head Island

Transitional Kindergarten Is A Gift Of Time

Pros and cons of taking an extra year before the next big step

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.

Exceeding Expectations

Consistency and patience pay off.

Stepping Stones

Guiding children toward independence.

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.

Secrets To Raising Self-Driven Kids

Guiding your child to the sweet spot of independence.

Stepping Up To Kindergarten

It’s more than just ABCs.

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.

The Introverted Child

Helping a quiet child bloom

The Mompreneur Phenomenon

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