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We Go Places
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Road tripping with kids
06/12/2013 09:51:13 PM
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Road tripping with kids
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It Takes a Village
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My summer "break" to-do list
06/10/2013 04:03:56 PM
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My summer "break" to-do list
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John Rosemond
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Should child be pushed into gifted program?
06/11/2013 11:41:47 AM
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Should child be pushed into gifted program?
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Ask the doctor
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If you are around children often, it's smart to get CPR training
06/11/2013 10:28:39 AM
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If you are around children often, it's smart to get CPR training
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Life After Losing Brian
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Remember Brian 06-12-08
06/12/2013 04:54:19 PM
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Remember Brian 06-12-08
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Tracy Curtis
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Buzz, fuzz & cuzz
06/07/2013 09:24:45 PM
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Buzz, fuzz & cuzz
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Ask the Mompreneur
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The #1 reason to consider Google Business Photos
06/14/2013 07:01:11 PM
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The #1 reason to consider Google Business Photos
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The Deal Diva
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Well, summer is officially here (well... actually Friday)
06/19/2013 11:22:55 AM
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Well, summer is officially here (well... actually Friday)
Out & about with the kids
June 10 - June 16
Queen City Buzz shares this week's adventures, outings and event for you and your little ones.
Trampoline safety is crucial
DocSmo is not a fan of trampolines but offers safety guidelines for jumping.
Issues facing mothers to be in the workplace
A recent controversy at Rutgers highlights demands facing mothers to be at work.
Caffeine & kids: a safe mix?
Concerns over caffeine consumption in kids has led the FDA to investigate its effects on children.
Ways to save money & keep your family healthy
Tara Paterson, creator of the Moms Choice Award, has tips on saving at the drug store and gardening with your kids.
All Aboard!
Win 4 tickets to Tweetsie Railroad and get ready for an adventure.
Win tickets to Cirque du Soleil's Quidam!
Enter and you could win 4 tickets to see Quidam, Cirque du Soleil's latest breathtaking show.
Featured
Review & giveaway: Oilo nursery blanket
Blogger Michelle Lloyd reviews the Modern Berries Play Blanket from Oilo and offers readers a chance to win one of their own.
Other Resources
Free (and almost-free!) family movie events
Hot days and warm evenings are perfect for movie-going with the family. These spots around town offer great entertainment and almost all are free!
Childcare, special needs, support groups
Listing of how to find childcare, resources for special needs and support groups
Free family music concerts
Enjoy the sounds of Charlotte with your children at these free music evenings throughout the spring and summer.
Make plans for summer camp
The Charlotte Observer's annual list includes over 750 camps throughout our region for every age and interest. The easy to search database makes planning a breeze.
Review: MAM teething products
Blogger Michelle Lloyd reviews a variety of BPA-free teething products for baby from MAM.
Where to have fun in & around Charlotte
Free and inexpensive ways to find fun with your children all over town.
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Best Bets From Our Calendar
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.









