10 Tips For A Great School Year

All over this great state, families are gearing up for the beginning of a new school year (or are in total denial). As you enthusiastically prepare for the first day of school, here are a few ways you, as a parent, can help ensure a successful year.

Born In 1988

Perspectives from a new generation of parents

Staying In The Game

Rest resolves most youth sports injuries, but specialization can lead to surgery

Charleston Eco Tours

Discover the low country’s natural side

Clash Of Traditions

How to negotiate and blend family customs.

Must-See Holiday Light Shows Across North Carolina

’Tis the season for dazzling light displays. These annual sparkling and twinkling displays are a great way to celebrate festive fun with the family. Here are our top picks of holiday light shows across the state to help bring out your family’s holiday spirit.

Not Ringing In The Holidays

Six ways to keep digital device use under wraps. 

Spar Wars

Get fighting siblings to make peace.

The Gift Of Gratitude

A few days before the start of school this past August, I purchased a book bag for my 12-year-old daughter, Jessie. As I checked out, I told the cashier, “Well, I’m done with last year’s Christmas shopping.” He gave me a funny look and agreed I was a bit behind.

Helping Home-Schooled Students Get Into College

According to 2016 information published by the National Home Education Research Institute, there are 2.3 million children presently being home-schooled in the U.S. If your son or daughter is among them, they already enjoy a statistical advantage in many important facets of life.

Wintergreen Resort

Wintergreen Resort, located on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Nellysford, Virginia, spans 11,000 acres of loveliness. A central lodge is located at the top of the ski resort, and a variety of condominiums and vacation homes are scattered among winding trails past waterfalls and thick forests. Here in these rolling lands, your family — particularly your children — will experience a little piece of heaven.

The Teen Dating Game

What to love and when to worry

Homeward BOUND

Can working from home work for you?

This Is Your Loss, Too

MISCARRIAGE FROM A DAD’S PERSPECTIVE

Story Walk Trails Combine Nature Hikes With Story Time

Imagine following the pages of a storybook along a nature trail, reading as you explore the outdoors. “Ten or eleven years ago, this idea was just kind of magic,” says Sean Higgins, interpretation and education manager at North Carolina State Parks. “I’m thrilled to see it pop up all over.”

Cool Summer Fun Out Of The Hot Sun

14 ways to chill during the Triangle’s warmer months

Be My Neighbor

Helping kids connect to their community

We Need A Dog

The Westminster Kennel Club holds its famous dog show each year in Madison Square Garden.