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Attorney General Roy Cooper today offered tips to help parents get their children back to school safely and ready to learn as the traditional school year begins. More>>
Zostavax, a vaccine for the painful nerve disease shingles, will be available to patients who preregister at an upcoming Rite Aid Shingles Clinic. Under state law, this vaccination requires a prescription from your physician. More>>
MINT HILL, NC (WBTV) - Parents in Mint Hill want to know where there kids will go to school, next year. It's been an emotional issue for years, but tomorrow the question will be answered. More>>
Making the transition from elementary school to middle school can be exciting and scary at the same time. Learn what you can do to smooth the move. More>>
America is full of family-friendly cities, but in choosing a place to raise kids, parents tend to seek out places with low crime rate and good educational opportunities. Based on these criteria, let's take a look at seven of top American cities for raising a family. More>>
Kids need to stay active to keep healthy. Learn how you can help keep your family active. More>>
Putting kids to bed can be a real nightmare for parents. If your child resists falling asleep, these strategies can help. More>>
There are some 50,000 adopted children living in North Carolina. Twenty years ago, many of these children would not have learned the truth about their birth until their teenage years or later. With the increase in international and inter-racial adoptions, parents must now begin talking with their children from day one. More>>
We proudly present the toy manufacturers' freshest and most inventive work.
Adorable Kinders Rag Doll Alise, Granza Inc., $59.99; www.adorablekinders.com; ages 3 and up. Cuddly rag dolls come with a key-code to access online fun and games that follow school standards. Lessons are introduced by grade level, from kindergarten to 12th grade. More>>
The project was an inspiration from the beginning. In June, we began seeking nominations from our community of parents in homeschools, educators, administrators and school counselors in both private and public schools, and even our readers, to find 12 teens whose outstanding character, leadership and heart, distinguished them from the rest. More>>
"Boo!" You've just jumped out of a closet to surprise your 8-year-old for a little Halloween fun, but instead of a screaming with laughter, he dissolves into tears. More>>
Halloween is just around the corner. We'll help you get ready with craft ideas, games and recipes to mark this special holiday. More>>
Now there's a new term to describe a parent's constant sense of being on call for both work and family: weisure, the combination of work and leisure. More>>
Here's how to best deal with the all-too-common, unwanted comments about your maternal state. More>>
One rainy March afternoon, with her pregnant daughter at her side, Johnson reveled in another first - a grandmother baby shower. More>>
What can be done to minimize the little ones' whining, whether they're in the back seat of the car, at big brother's soccer game or waiting in line at the restaurant? More>>
With the 2009-2010 school year about to begin, time is running out for parents to get their child's vaccinations up-to-date. More>>
Here are some of their unfiltered thoughts (sarcasm included!) about what they wish you really knew about what goes on inside the classroom, gym, infirmary and school bus. More>>
In just a few weeks, e-mail will become a quick and convenient way for parents to correspond with teachers ... and put an end to phone tag. But, when is a telephone call or handwritten note better? Here More>>
The best way for students to knock out an effective study session is in the comfort of their own personalized study space. More>>
