Last week was quite a week in Charlotte. So many hard days and so many hard issues to discuss with the kids. Hoping this week is calmer in all respects. Lots of family fun to be had if you’re ready to get out and about. Rookie Science: Melt in Your Mouth Math September 26 @ […]
As school ramps up, so does homework, which means your students could be carting more books and papers around in their backpacks. All that weight can wreak havoc on small and growing spines, so we asked Physical Therapist Andrea Johnson at OrthoCarolina Huntersville what we need to know about kids’ backpacks. Here’s what she had to […]
Fall officially starts with the Fall Equinox this week, and you’ll find lots of fun events and activities to do with the family this week. From festivals, to art workshops, there is surely something for your family to enjoy. Have a great week. Talk Like a Pirate Day September 19 – All Day Krispy Kreme […]
You may think just because your child is turning five years old, it’s time to pack up the backpack and send him or her off to kindergarten. But as the old saying goes, age is just a number, and there are many more factors that determine whether your child is ready for lower school. We […]
Guest Blog By Nikki Sacks, Co-Founder of PodKeeper, a Charlotte resident, full-time working mom of 2 energetic boys. We all do our best to keep organized. It’s hard. I know I certainly enjoy those fleeting moments when my house appears to be orderly. But no matter how organized our “stuff” is, I can never […]
On August 28 Elizabeth Cohen cooked her 16-year-old son Billy his favorite dessert: Nestle Tollhouse cookie bars. It wasn’t Billy’s birthday; it was the one-year anniversary of the day he almost died, and would have if not for the quick actions of staff at Providence Day School. Now Elizabeth and Billy are sharing the story with the […]
Well, well, it sure doesn’t FEEL like fall in the Queen City yet. Let’s look on the bright side ~ Lots of fun family things to do this week, and lots of them outside…we can always pretend that it’s summer for a little longer, right? Don’t forget, you can plan ahead for apple picking, corn […]
This post contributed by Rebecca Glavin 5 Questions to Help You Find a Job You Love Sometimes I wish I could call someone and ask ‘what should I do with my life’? Wouldn’t it be great to have someone else tell you, if you do A, B, and C, you will feel happy, fulfilled and […]
Looking for a fun-filled day with family and friends? Scoop has tracked down the best corn mazes around the Charlotte area. These farms don’t just stop at corn mazes, they have daytime and night time hayrides, special halloween themed rides, cow trains, animal farms, grain slides, petting zoos, duck races and more. Want to bring a […]
September means libraries are gearing up their fall activities and festival season is starting (DO NOT miss the Greek Festival this week)…so much for Charlotte families to do this week. If you want to check out our Complete Guide to 2016 Fall Festivals, well, here it is! Dakota & Friends September 6 @ 11:30am-2:30pm […]
CMS goes BACK TO SCHOOL August 29 All Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools And all the moms shouted…AMEN!! School is back in session. Wishing your family a great 2016-2017 school year. Homeschool Day August 30 @ 10:00am-2:30pm Discovery Place Uptown If you homeschool, head to Discovery Place for discounted admission and a day of fun […]
American Girl never disappoints and this week the newest BeForever girl will make her debut at the Charlotte American Girl store. We reached out to our friends at South Charlotte Macaroni Kid for the scoop on the latest American Girl and how to meet her. Melody Ellison, a young girl growing up during the 60’s […]
