Backyard Bird Count
For some family fun that's all about nature, take part in the 11th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count.

For details, click here.

10th Annual African-American Celebration
Celebrate Black History Month with a visit to the 10th Annual African-American Celebration in Cary.

For details, click here.

Regal Fun and Games
Regal fun and games await princes and princesses, ladies and lords at two special parties being held at Kidzu Children's Museum.

For details, click here.
History Reflects Diversity
With February recognized as Black History Month, a variety of opportunities during the next few weeks focus on the history and accomplishments of African-Americans as well as stories of the United States’ past that are sometimes neglected.

For details, click here.
Family Favorites
Vote for Your Family's Favorites!
Family-Friendly 40

Is your company
Family-Friendly?

Since 1999,
Carolina Parenting Inc.
has honored annually
an elite group of 40
North Carolina businesses
that value the balance
of family and work for their employees. We want to
hear about companies that listen to the needs of busy working parents, because family-friendly is good for business and for children. Nominate your employer
to be one of Carolina
Parenting’s Annual N.C.
Family-Friendly 40. The list
of winners will be published
in our September 2008 issue.

Click here to nominate
your company.


What are your family's favorite places to eat, explore, play and shop? Carolina Parent magazine wants to know the top choices of Triangle-area parents. Cast your votes for the Family Favorites poll either online or by filling out a ballot printed in the monthly magazine. Ballots with at least 25 categories completed will be entered into a drawing for a $250 gift certificate to Skin Sense day spa, with locations in Cary and Raleigh as well as a Teens Too spa in Brier Creek, or a $100 gift certificate to a business that advertises in the June 2008 issue of Carolina Parent. The poll closes April 1, so click to vote today!

Click here to cast your vote!
2008 Cover Kids' Contest
Want to see your child on the cover of Carolina Parent Magazine?
Submit ONE photo with only the child that you are entering, not a photo with other siblings. To enter multiple children, please send an individual picture of each child with an entry form and fee for each child. Please label photos with each child's name. Photos will not be returned. For best consideration, please do not send a school photo.

Three finalists will be selected and photographed by a professional photographer in April. Only children selected as finalists will be notified by phone. The winning contestant's photo will be featured on the cover of the June 2008 issue.

Click here for more details and to register online.
February Articles
Carolina Parent Photo Gallery
Share your photos on carolinaparent.com!

We bet you've got a million photos of your family. Share your favorites in the Carolina Parent photo gallery or view some of our photos from Carolina Parent events, contests and more. Show off the smiles, the milestones, the cute outfits and the celebrations. Upload your baby, birthday, family, pet, sports or vacation photos and your kid's art. You can also add comments, rate photos and more!

Click here to go to our new photo gallery page.