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Summer’s Here…Don’t miss all the Fun Things to do With Family This Week – May 29

May 28, 2017 | scoop team

Most of the rain is gone after last week’s deluge. Time to get out and about the family. So much summer fun is coming this week, including concert series kick offs, arts and music celebrations and more. Memorial Day May 29 @ 11:15am & 2:15pm Discovery Place Kids (Huntersville) Celebrate Memorial Day with some special […]



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Researching Colleges: What Should You Be Looking For?

May 20, 2017 | scoop team

This article is a guest post by Katie Garrett of Garrett Educational Consulting. When students come into our office, some think they know exactly what they want in terms of college choices. They’ll say that “school ‘x’ is my top choice.” However, when we in turn ask the question “why,” they suddenly cannot describe their […]


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Grad Gifts for Guys and for Girls

May 15, 2017 | scoop team

It’s graduation season and if your children, relatives or friends’ kids are of that age, the (email) mailbox is probably flooded with announcements, ceremony and party invitations. Not that they’ll remember to RSVP (good Lord, what does it take!!). Whether you have a grad yourself or are gifting to one or more this year, it’s […]



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Maycember is Here…Things to do with Family this week – May 8

May 7, 2017 | scoop team

“Maycember” is in full swing. The calendar is packed this month with “end of year” celebrations, dance recitals, sports tournaments and more. Don’t forget to save some room for family time. Lots to do this week so you can squeeze in some family fun among the madness. FREE Cone Day May 9 @ 4-8pm Haagen […]


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Music, Music and More Music…Things to do with Family this Week – May 1

Apr 29, 2017 | scoop team

If you or your family members like music, this is your week…the symphony plays Pixar tunes, Carolina Voices sing classic and popular songs, and outdoor concerts kick off as summer gets closer and closer. Get your tickets and enjoy a week full of fun. Charlotte Knights Home Games May 2-7 Game times vary by day […]


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Helping Your Middle School Child Find Balance

Apr 28, 2017 | scoop team

Middle school is an exciting time for students — more freedom to choose classes, a more active social life and more options for sports and extracurricular activities. But all those freedoms can be tough to balance for students who are, at least developmentally, still children. “We need to look at all the different parts of our […]


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Why It’s Hard to Find Summer Camps in August.

Apr 22, 2017 | scoop team

As you create your summer day camp schedule, you likely struggle to find options for the weeks in August. It’s not just you. The data shows that your choices decline dramatically. With the 4th of July falling on a Tuesday this year, many camps take the week off for their own vacation, and assume that […]



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College Admissions 101: Breaking Down The Lingo

Apr 16, 2017 | scoop team

The college application process comes with its own set of words and abbreviations – just in case the whole experience isn’t stressful enough for you. Acronyms roll off the tongues of college counselors and other parents and often leave us dumbfounded and too embarrassed to ask for an explanation. Check out the GREC guide to […]


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Science, Festivals, and FUN…Things to do with Family this week – April 17

Apr 15, 2017 | scoop team

Spring Break is over…less than 2 months of school left! So many fun things to enjoy over the coming months and into the summer. Weekends are filled with festivals and fairs and family-fun is paramount. Enjoy this wonderful time of year in the Queen City. Creating with Books: The Plant Cycle April 17 @ 10:30am […]


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