What is the effect of technology on our brains, our families and our society? Healthy Charlotte Alliance Community Health Classroom takes a look at this topic in an upcoming lunch event at Quail Hollow Club from 12:00 to 1:30 pm on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Three panel experts will examine and thoughtfully discuss how to have […]
Tiny The wait is over, Tiny has made the official move from their former storefront at The Villa on Providence Road to the The Colony Shopping Center on Selwyn Avenue. You’ll find Tiny in the former Doll. space, tucked between Paper Twist and Woo Skincare & Cosmetics. If you’ve never paid Tiny a visit, you’ll want […]
Between shuttling the kids back and forth to school, practice, and anywhere else this fall, sometimes you just don’t have the time to cook. At the same time, you don’t want to burn a hole through your wallet when you eat out. To help, Scoopthelake has rounded up all of the kids eat free options […]
Summer may ‘officially’ be over but someone forgot to tell the weather… this week we’ve picked events and activities sure to keep you smiling and shining. Monday Sept. 25 Nature Story Corner, 10:00 a.m. Reedy Creek Nature Preserve (Charlotte) Read nature-based stories with the help of puppets, and then take a short hike into the […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: This post was updated in September 2018 As autumn approaches, we know that you are looking for pumpkins to make that perfect jack-o-lantern. Why not make a fun day trip out of it? The best ” pick your own pumpkins ” farms have more than just pumpkin picking–they have hayrides, petting zoos, and fun […]
Kids are back in school, fall practices, activities and games are in full swing, and that means there is no time to cook. Lucky for you, there are plenty of restaurants in Charlotte that cater to the busy parent. Here’s the scoop on all of the Kids Eat Free offerings in Charlotte. Note to self […]
Pet Etiquette When we got our golden doodle puppy, Cooper, I hired a dog trainer to come to the house to teach us both some lessons. The trainer didn’t know what I do for a living (teach manners), and so it was especially funny when Cooper and I continued to mess up and do the […]
We’ve booked a family Scoop safari for you this week — from sharks to lions, and from honey bees to beasts of all kinds… we’ve picked the best stops for you explore. Monday, September 18 National Honey Month Event, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Mooresville Public Library (Mooresville) A fun, educational, interactive event that includes hives, […]
Monday, Sept. 11 Blank-ologist for a Day: Geologist, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Latta Plantation Nature Reserve (Huntersville) What is this field of study designed around? Young scientists can delve into different occupations and learn more about careers in science. Tuesday, Sept. 12 (through Sept. 16) Home Sweet Home Museum of York County (Rock Hill) In […]
Very few words are more horrible and frightening to hear than… “It’s Cancer“. Pretty much all of us have or will hear them regarding a loved one or friend, or self, and they are absolutely devastating. It takes a lot of emotional and physical strength to fight this enemy, in a never give-up battle of […]
Guest Blog Contribution by Lisa Podell Boss As a former teacher, and now Executive Functioning Skills Coach who works one-on-one with both parents and adolescents, I have learned so much about how teens wish to be supported, what triggers resistance, and what motivates them to listen. As the adolescent brain develops, you may […]
Considering boarding school or simply interested in sitting in the back of the room and listening? Join Katie and Trish of Garrett Rohr Educational Consulting for a panel discussion “Boarding School 101” on Tuesday, September 26th from 6:30-8:30pm at Charlotte Preparatory School. Local Educational Psychologist, Michelle Mannering, Ph.D. as well as Admission Representatives from various […]
