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  • ADHD Mom
    Life as a mom of a child with ADHD
    Building friendships can be challenging for children with ADHD. In the third of our 8-part series, local mom Julia McGrath discusses "The Effect on Friendships" and how she helps her son navigate the difficulties of making and keeping friends.
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    Kids summer bucket list 2013!
    From eating drive-in movies, dance parties, and sno cones are on this list of 50 activities your kids can check off as the summer days go by. Or have your child create their own list of anticipated summer fun!
  • Quidam family offer
    Cirque du Soleil is coming to Charlotte!
    Internationally known for dazzling and amazing audiences, the performers of Cirque du Soleil are coming to Charlotte in a breathtaking show, Quidam.
  • ADHD Mom
    Life as a mom of a child with ADHD
    When a child is diagnosed with ADHD, the impact touches all aspects of his life. Parents and siblings are the first to learn what to expect and how to react, but it can be challenging for everyone. In the second of our 8-part series, local mom Julia McGrath discusses "The Affect on the Family, " and the way her family has learned to address her son's ADHD.
  • Messy Room
    Worst teen bedroom contest
    Pulling your hair out over the disaster that is your teen's bedroom? Our new contest offers the messiest teen room in Charlotte a consultant to assist in the makeover that will organize and transform the room. Don't have a messy teen yet? Check out the crazy photos to see what you have to look forward to!
Tweetsie
All Aboard!
Win 4 tickets to Tweetsie Railroad and get ready for an adventure.

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Jas Dillard
Mompreneur boosts learning at Kumon Method center
May 31, 2013

Using the Kumon Method at her Myers Park learning center, Jas Dillard works with students to develop their ability and interest in math and reading and helps enhance confidence in all learners.

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  • Acrobats, musicians & more at Quidam

    Cirque du Soleil comes to life in "Quidam," the story of a young girl's imaginative escape. Coming to TMC Arena July 3-7.

  • Once on this Island Jr.

    Original poignant theater production with a catchy Caribbean score, performed at the McGlohon Theater Thursday, 6/13. Eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score.