Accepting a Special Needs Diagnosis
See past the challenges to enjoy the possibilities
What's Coming to Charlotte in 2019
Concerts and shows headed to the Queen City next year
13 Fun Things to Do in Raleigh-Durham and Chapel Hill Over Winter Break
Make the most of the winter break. Head out to these special events, shows and places with your family.
How to Help Children Set and Achieve Goals
Mission: Ambition
Reset Screen Habits in the New Year
Small changes can make a big difference
Growing a Giving Spirit in Children
The latest 'Daddy Derek' column
Movie Review: 'Second Act'
J-Lo uses a fake resume to get a job at a prestigious cosmetics firm. There's some fun female camaraderie but you might be turned off by the movie's Hollywood values.
When Christmas Isn't Part of Your Faith
If you're not Christian, how do you help your children feel secure in their identity during the Christmas season?
Recycle Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays
Through the Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program, Wake County residents can have their Christmas trees recycled into mulch.
Digital Photo Organization Solutions
Make memories — not messes. Read tips from specialists and other moms on how they store and organize family photos.
State Parks to Offer First Day Hikes
As an added bonus, visitors involved with the North Carolina State Parks 100-Mile Challenge can add First Day Hikes mileage to their totals.
Family-Friendly New Year's Celebrations
Find a fun place in the Triangle to ring in 2019 with the kids.
New Year's Traditions Around the World
How people in different countries say goodbye to old Father Time and celebrate Baby New Year
Dec. 21-23: Holiday Favorite Shows and Movies, the Shortest Day, and Holly Jolly Storytime
This weekend in the Triangle, watch “The Polar Express” and learn about the winter solstice in Raleigh, enjoy storytime in Durham and more.
Four Singing Books of Christmas Carols
Celebrate Christmas with these caroling books from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
Dec. 17-20: Galletas Jengibre, Nature Play Day, Nature Nerds and Treats for Wildlife
Listen to a story in Spanish and decorate cookies in Durham, play your own way in Raleigh, “nerd out” over flora and fauna in Morrisville and make treats for winter wildlife in New Hill.
Things to Consider Before Adopting a Baby
The adoption process can be exciting and overwhelming, so being prepared can help to put you at ease.
Rube Goldberg Machine Competition in Durham Seeks Teen Competitors
A Rube Goldberg Machine accomplishes a simple task in the most complicated – and craziest – way possible.
Attend a Geminid Meteor Shower Viewing Party in Durham
Update: This event has been cancelled due to cloud cover.
4 Things to Know: Great Wolf Lodge’s Snowland in Concord
Holiday-flavored components that add to the excitement at Great Wolf Lodge.
Teaching Kindness and Acceptance Toward Differences
All children notice differences in others, it is what makes us each unique. Learn how to teach your child to accept and appreciate others' differences.
How to Include Kids in Holiday Planning
Enhance your child's executive functioning skills with holiday preparations.
Dec. 14-16: Family Fun Friday, Christmas at Bennett Place, Super Fun Saturday and a Polar Express Pajama Party
Check out Free Family Friday and attend a movie pajama party in Raleigh, learn how the holidays were celebrated during the Civil War in Durham, and create fun arts and crafts in Apex.
Carolina Parent’s 2019 Summer, Track-Out and Residential Camp Fair to be Held Feb. 17
Explore a diverse range of camp options and enter to win prizes at this year's camp fair, which will take place Feb. 17, noon-4 p.m., at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham.
Movie Review: 'Ralph Breaks the Internet'
Ralph and Vanellope go online in search of a replacement part for a videogame. She thinks the internet is the perfect cure for boredom but Ralph can't wait to go home.
1,300 Snowflakes Cover Glenwood Avenue This December
A collaborative neighborhood public art project displays crocheted snowflakes on Glenwood South trees for the month of December.
Dec. 10-13: An Epic Gingerbread Challenge, Family Fun Night, Winter Animals and the Santa Train
Build an epic gingerbread house, enjoy a museum night for special needs kids, learn about how animals prepare for winter and ride on a Santa Train.
How to Prepare for Winter Weather
Stay safe during the next winter storm by following key tips from the American Red Cross.
Wake County Parks Programs Go Fee-Free in 2019
Wake County ending fees for most park activities
DPAC Offers Autism-Friendly Performance of 'Elf: The Musical'
“ELF The Musical” at DPAC, which runs Dec 4-9, includes an autism-friendly performance on Dec. 8 at 10 a.m.
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