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 […]
All hail a short week thanks to Labor Day! Check out what’s happening Monday — where to shop and what to do. Then read on for ideas to make the rest of your week fly by in fabulousness including many festivals. Tuesday, September 5 Dakota and Friends (11:30 a.m.) ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center […]
Most kids are officially back to school this week – so we’ve included some one-offs and last chances in this week’s line-up of Things to Do, as we say sayonara to summer. Sniff. Sniff. Monday, August 28, 3:30 p.m. LEGO Club Gaston County Public Library (Gaston) Get creative with LEGOS that open the door to […]
Going digital in our house has meant we almost never actually look back on all those fabulous trips, vacations, family fun and friends captured in our iPhone photos. We have them, but we don’t really enjoy them like we used to, way back when we had to get them printed and put them in scrapbooks […]
Whether you’re already back to school or your summer is still winding down there’s lots of family fun to be had this week… Monday, August 21 Solar Eclipse Check out our post here for where to go! Tuesday, August 22, All Day Literacy Wordplay Scavenger Hunt: Back to School! Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (Myers Park Branch) […]
Dang. It’s here. B-T-S. Such a conflicted time. Yes, you cannot wait to get them off their electronics and out of the house. But then, what about sleeping in? Last minute lunches together? Late afternoon trips to the pool? Netflix binging together when it rains, every single day, right at late afternoon pool time? Falling […]
A quick walk through South End and you might get the impression that Charlotte is going to the dogs. And you might be right. But after last week’s visit from the infamous Grumpy Cat it turns out there are a few Queen City kitties looking for their insta moment too. If you really want to […]
We write about this topic pretty much every year. For example, here are some prior year posts we’ve run on the topic: 15 Things to be sure to take to college. Or buy when you get there (2013) The Dorm Room Must Haves for Heading Off to College (2015) This time, however, it hits particularly […]
Looks like a little rain is in the forecast this week so we’ve selected some indoor adventures for our Things To Do With Family, sure to bring some sunshine to your days… Sunday, August 13, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. August 1775 The Schiele Museum (Gastonia) Huzzah! Dodge the raindrops and bring the family to this […]
Summer is for storytelling, swimming, and sipping… it is still hot and there’s lots of cool family-friendly fun to be had around Charlotte this week starting Sunday, August 6. Sunday, August 6 Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville (Huntersville) The Shell Game Puppet Show, 9:45 a.m. Sing-a-long fun for little ones and air-conditioned comfort for parents! Free […]
