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Playground Time!

Playground Time!

If you need a place to take the kids that’s free and (almost) always open, playgrounds are the place to be. Although the humid summer temperatures in the Charlotte area aren’t necessarily amenable to a long stretch outdoors, playgrounds are a great way to...
Favorite End-of-the-Year Books for Kids

Favorite End-of-the-Year Books for Kids

The end of the school year is quickly approaching (and for our friends in South Carolina, it has already arrived!).  This time of year brings on excitement (for class parties, for summer vacation) and at the same time, fear and anxiety (about what’s to come,...
Mom, Grandma, and More: My Favorite “Mom” Books

Mom, Grandma, and More: My Favorite “Mom” Books

A great way to connect with children on particular topics is through books.  Reading books with your child(ren) provides an opportunity to make text-to-self connections and serves as a starting point for further conversations.  As an early childhood educator for more...
9 Earth Day Books Your Kids Will Love

9 Earth Day Books Your Kids Will Love

To help honor Earth Day, Rosemary D’Urso, aka Library Mom, chose five fantastic books perfect for the occasion. Says Rosemary: “From its sparkling waters to its majestic mountains and curious creatures, there is much to love about this beautiful planet we...
How to Build Resilience in Kids

How to Build Resilience in Kids

Life isn’t easy, and as parents, one of our biggest priorities is to raise kids that can bounce back from disappointments big and small. From toddlers to teenagers, how can we build resilience in our kids—so they can pick themselves up when we aren’t there to do it?...
Spring Sports: Expert Advice for a Great Season

Spring Sports: Expert Advice for a Great Season

  Whether your kid is trying a new sport this season, on one or more travel teams, or somewhere in-between, Spring is a big sports season. Depending on where you live, the pressure to do more—more travel, more practice, more different sports—can feel...

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