North Carolina Destination Lakes
North Carolina lakes offer pristine natural beauty and endless opportunities for family adventures.
Which Carolina Beach is Best for Your Family?
Take our quiz to find out which Carolina beach best matches your family's vacation personality.
Durham Fun: Walk for the Animals
Animal lovers and their dogs will walk for fun and fitness in the 13th Annual Animal Protection Society of Durham's Walk for the Animals May 18.
Mother's Day Events Invite Moms, Kids to Celebrate
Register for these events in the Triangle and surrounding towns that celebrate moms and Mother's Day.
Does Motherhood Increase Brain Power?
A study suggests that mom rats plan better, more effectively cope with stress and have better problem-solving skills than their male counterparts.
Enjoy Organic Gardening With Kids
The benefits of growing fresh, pesticide-free fuits and veggies can include quality family time.
Backyard Composting Gives Back to Mother Earth
Start composting to build healthy soil without chemical fertilizers and reduce household waste.
Garden-Fresh Recipes: Delicious Ways to Eat What You Grow
Chef Eric Gephart and his wife, Jennie, offer recipes that introduce kids to vegetables and use garden-fresh produce.
Spring Trends: New Colors, Rainboots & Sunglasses
Step into spring with these picks for fashionable moms that look good and are practical.
Online Resources Help You Plan & Prepare Meals
Many websites and apps make it easier to give healthy and delicious answers to the age-old question: What's for dinner?
Penny Road Elementary students ‘Cook Up Character’
Character-building goes beyond PTA programs and teacher lessons at Penny Road Elementary in Cary.
Volunteers Grow Produce at GCF Farm for Food Bank
A Goodwill Community Foundation volunteer-supported farm donates produce to Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
Combs Elementary Students Volunteer to Fight Hunger
Combs Elementary students made 10,000 meals for Stop Hunger Now In February.
Device Designed to Keep Teens Driving Safely
A new device lets you monitor your teen's driving habits when you're no longer sitting in the front passenger seat.
Craft a Bunny Easter Basket
You'll be ready for Easter when you craft this cute and easy-to-make bunny basket.
Triangle Stages Feature Family Performances in March
Catch family-friendly stage performances this March in Apex, Cary, Carrboro, Clayton and Raleigh.
Willow Springs Teen Hits home run for Alzheimer's research
A homework assignment spurred a Southeast Raleigh High School student to start a fundraiser for Alzheimer's research.
Creative Fitness Fun for the Whole Family
Let these tips motivate your family to get moving.
10 Reasons Why Teens Should Work at Camp
Teens who join the camp staff as counselors in training gain beneficial experience that lasts beyond the summer.
5 Triangle Teens Share Talents, Time Helping Others
Triangle teens have learned valuable skills and enjoyed volunteering around the Triangle.
Managing Family Technology Use
Too plugged into mobile devices? Find ways to handle the burgeoning use of electronics
Chart Your Child's Milestones Online
Create a digital timeline of your child's milestones via photos and letters at a new community called Limetree
Coral Necklace Makes Beautiful Statement
This coral branch bib necklace with its stunning cascading design and coordinating cuff bracelet looks like a runway piece for a fraction of the price.
Regal Ropes for Sandals
Whether you're hitting the beach or going to a backyard party, be sure to sport the freshest fashion trends!
Chapel Hill Student Starts Nonprofit to Help Women
Yuyi Lee, an East Chapel Hill High school student, formed a nonprofit to help economically disadvantaged women.
Wake Tech Offers Low-Cost Dental Cleanings
Wake Tech Community College's dental hygiene program offers $20 teeth cleanings on an ongoing basis for all ages.
Celebrate Your Inner Valentine in Style
Whether you have a special date for Valentine's Day or you are just celebrating with family, look great with these sweetheart-inspired selections all month long.
Conquering Chore Wars With Children
Here are some ways to encourage kids to pitch in — from the pokiest preschooler to the most petulant preteen.
10 Conversations to Have With Your Child Before Summer Camp
Getting ready for your child's first summer camp experience means having real conversations about what to expect.
Creating Bully-Free Zones at Camp
Don't let bullies ruin summer fun; see how camps are working to avoid power imbalances and what guidance you can give your camper.
