Family

The magic of Cirque de Noël returns! Experience jaw-dropping feats as aerialists soar high above the orchestra, alongside awe-inspiring acrobatics set to your favorite holiday music. With thrilling new acts and beloved favorites, this annual event is sure to fill your family with the wonder and joy of the holiday season. Cirque de Noël Friday, […]

As the holiday season approaches, many Charlotte families find themselves staring at calendars that fill faster than they can keep up. School breaks, holiday parties, travel, end-of-year work commitments — this time of year is joyful, yes, but also demanding. And underlying it all is a familiar challenge for parents: reliable childcare. Most of us […]

Guest Article by Ken Garfield and BABY BUNDLES Heartbreak moved Emily Harry, Heather Leavitt and Cat Long to found Baby Bundles in 2010. Emily and Cat each delivered a child who was stillborn. Heather delivered two who were stillborn and a third who died an hour after she was born. How better to turn grief […]

For high school students looking to broaden their horizons before college, studying away from their home school can offer an unparalleled opportunity for personal growth, language immersion, and global citizenship. Whether your student dreams of perfecting their French in Paris, exploring marine biology in the Bahamas, or attending high school in Spain, numerous programs make […]

If it’s time for you to get out of your rut and do some new things, this round-up will help! Here are a bunch of Things to Do and Places To Go this Fall for some seasonal fun for you and yours. While this list is geared towards families and kid-friendly fun, there’s no reason […]

Patio season is upon us, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave anyone behind. Skip the sitter and read below for the patios where everyone is invited to the fun — kiddos and four-legged friends included. Organized by kid & pet-friendly patios and sorted by neighborhood, here’s all the scoop to plan your next […]

Whether you’re looking for a night off from cooking, are rushing from one place to the next, or just feel like going out, there are plenty of times you might find yourself out to eat with the kids in tow. For those days, check out these Charlotte restaurants where kids eat for free (or for […]

As spring settles over Charlotte, high school juniors and their families are deep in the grind—AP exams, standardized tests, keeping up with tough classes. All of that matters, of course, but there’s one critical piece of the college admissions puzzle that too many families overlook until it’s almost too late. The Hidden Timeline of College […]

One of our favorite holiday activities is scoping out Charlotte’s biggest and best Christmas holiday lights. Yes, Charlotte is filled with holiday festivals that have incredible displays, but we also love the local homes and neighborhoods that go all out. So gather the family, warm up some hot cocoa, and hop in the car because […]

Did you know that you can choose & cut your own Christmas tree at a Christmas tree farm within about 1/2 an hour drive from here? Wouldn’t that be a wonderful holiday tradition to start this year with family or friends? We’ve scoped out below eleven (11) Choose & Cut Christmas tree farms within driving […]

Ah, the college visit – that rite of passage where you and your teen traipse across manicured quads, trying to envision the next four years of their life. But let’s face it, after a while, one tour can start to blend into another. Fear not, intrepid parents and students. We’re here to help you turn […]

Fall is definitely family photo season, and many of us are hoping to get nice pictures to keep as memories and to use for our holiday greeting cards. Family photos can often feel stressful as it involves selecting a photographer, deciding on outfits for our entire family, and hoping the session goes well so we […]