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Study: Parents Key to Cutting Risk of Behavior Problems in Children

Survey: Parents Struggling to Find Trusted Babysitters

Family Outings: Enjoy Free Concerts Outdoors in Cary

Weekend Fun: Mother's Day Events & Garden Outings, Kids Activities

Wake Students Rally to Build Support for School-Based Health Center

Kids Can Vote May 8 Through Kids Voting Durham

Raleigh, Durham Among 213 'Playful City USA' Communities

Weekend Fun: Free Festivals Offer Live Music, Art, Kids Activities

Head to Kids Voting, Free Party at Durham Library

Doctors Gain Alcohol Use Screening Tool

Family Exhibits in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

Festivals in Raleigh, Durham Offer Family Fun, Kids Activities

New Tool Screens for Early Alcohol Use

Share Your Love of N.C. Strawberries on Video to Win Gift Cards

Take Control of Summer Camp Worries

Triangle Events, Kids Classes Celebrate Moms and Mother's Day

Visit N.C. Public Gardens to Celebrate Mother's Day

Free Space Fun at Museum: Astronaut Talk, New NASA Exhibit

Weekend Family Fun: Free Festivals, Kids Activities, Fireworks

Get Rid of Expired Prescription Drugs Safely April 28

Free Weekend Fun: Earth Day Festivals, Science Celebration

Facebook Experts to Offer Tips on Social Media Safety in Cary

Summer Kids Activities: Free Bowling Deals

Nature Research Center Opens with a 24-hour Science Celebration

Free Weekend Fun: Science, Earth Day Festivals, Spring Football

Free Events Show Kids the Science Behind Goop, Snot, Magic

DPAC Musical Supports Fight Against Malaria in Children

Enjoy Spring Getaways at Museums and Historic Sites

April Family Exhibits and Performances in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

April Weekly Things to Do With Kids in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

Books that Help Foster Healthy Eating Habits

Changing Definitions May Affect Some Autism Diagnoses

Common Nutrition Mistakes Smart Parents Make

Raleigh Teen Prompts N.C. Declaration of 'Save the Frogs Day'

Slam Dunk for Literacy Gifts Kids Books

Start Young to Minimize the Risk of Eating Disorders

Weekend Fun: Egg Hunts, Free Concert, Frog Festival, Books Sales

Wake Libraries' Book Sale & Festival Offers Bargains, Kids Activities

Weekend Family Fun: Egg Hunts, Kids Shows, Nature Programs

LEGO Awards Grants to WCPSS for New Education Program

Who's Getting Spanked in N.C. Public Schools?

Why 'The Hunger Games' May Be Bigger Than 'Twilight'

Kids Can Touch a Truck at Cary's Car and Motorcycle Show

Weekend Fun: Parades, Kids Nature Activities, Free Concert

Eat Healthy Food, Enjoy Family Time During March Madness

National College Fair lands March 13 in Raleigh

Springtime Crafts Help Birds Build Their Nests

Weekend Fun: Free Kite, Storytelling Festivals, Kids Programs

Laptop-shooting NC dad saved daughter's hard drive

Kids Science Contests, Giveaways, Resources Inspire Invention

Creek Week in Durham Offers Kids Activities, Family Events

Design Rooms that Evolve as Your Kids Grow Up

Do Violent Video Games Affect Children?

Good Books for Teens and Tweens

Healthy Debates With Parents May Help Teens

HPV Vaccine Gets Cold Shoulder From Some Parents

March Weekly Things to Do with Kids in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

MythBusters Co-Hosts Offer Shows in Raleigh

Science Technology Engineering Math Studies Grow at Summer Camp

Should Parenting Differ Depending on a Child's Gender?

Tips for Hunting for Colleges

Understanding Anime

Weekend Kids Activities: Dr. Seuss Celebrations, Nature Programs, Plays

March Family Exhibits and Performances in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

Weekend Family Fun: Live Kids Shows, Nature & Science Programs

High School Auditions Open for Triangle Rising Star Awards

Kids Bowl Free Offers Summer Deal, Grants to Teachers

Free Weekend Fun: Camp Fair, Nature & Cultural Events

Wake Students Build Support for a School-Based Health Center

Celebrate With Top 10 Valentine's Day Children's Books

Local Authors for Your Child's Bookshelf

WCPSS Surveys Parents On Proposed Changes to Bus Routes, Schedules

Triangle Weekend Offers Free Family Events

Triangle Weekend Offers Free Family Events

Apex Teen Builds Homes, Raises Money for Housing

Are Braces In Your Child's Future?

February Family Exhibits, Performances in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

February Weekly Things to Do with Kids in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

Focus on Birds During Great Backyard Bird Count

How Do I Help When My Child is Excluded?

Preventing Sports Injuries in Children

Renew the Tradition of Tea Parties

Sports Camps: A Winning Combination for Children

Triangle Communities Celebrate Black History Month

Use — Don't Abuse — Your Head When Handling Concussions

Where to Ski, Snowboard and Tube Within a Short Drive

Blue Jay Point County Park Hosts Free Nature Fun Feb. 4

Weekend Family Fun Offers Festivals, Nature Programs, Free Shows

Triangle Weekend Family Fun: Nature Hikes, Shows, Art Market

Valentine's Day Events For Kids and Families in Raleigh, Durham & Apex

Triangle Weekend Offers Free Family Events

Parents to Get Primer on Wake Schools Choice Assignment Plan

Cary, Hillsborough Celebrate '3 Kings' With Family Events

Homemade Cures for the Post-Holiday Blues

10 Baby Steps to Better Sleep for the Entire Family

4 Fun Goals for a Healthier, Closer Family

CDC Reports Lower Rate of Teen Births

Celebrate Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Other African Americans

Chews Wisely: Gum's Good News

Families Can Grow Through Counseling

Help Children Understand, Honor Racial Differences

January Family Exhibits, Performances in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

January Weekly Things to Do with Kids in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

Keep it Legal When Downloading Music

Making Sense of Media Content Ratings

Marbles Kids Museum Encourages Fitness With Power2Play Exhibit

Minimize Illness for Children in Day Care

North Carolina History Center Enriches Tryon Palace Visit

Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse

Raleigh Exhibit Commemorates 100 Years of Girl Scouting

Triangle Rings in 2012 New Year with Family Fun

Girl Delivers Holiday Spirit to Kids in NC Hospitals

Triangle Celebrates Kwanzaa with Family-Friendly Events

Enjoy Holiday Weekend Family Fun in the Triangle

Head to Cary's First Jewish Cultural Festival Dec. 20

Triangle Offers Free Weekend Holiday Family Fun!

Keep Kids Active and Having Fun Over the Holidays

Triangle Offers Free Weekend Holiday Family Fun

Kids' Wish Lists Reflect Recession, Santa Finds

Is Video Addiction Real?

Sign-Ups for Wake County Magnet Schools Start Dec. 5

Backstage with Youth Performers

December Family Exhibits, Performances in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

December Weekly Things to Do with Kids in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

First Night Raleigh Celebration Offers French Twist on New Year

Follow Your Child's Heart in Art

Handling Holiday Gift Rivalry Among Children

Silence Noisy Toys to Protect Your Child's Hearing

Take a Ride on Pullen Park's Holiday Express

Teens and Sleep Deprivation Equals Risky Behavior

The Best Last-Minute Holiday Gifts May Be Virtual

Tips to Help Your Teen Have a Happier Holiday

Triangle Weekend Offers Free Holiday Events

U.S. Veterans Corps Kids Serve Multiple Community Projects

Beware of What's Lurking in Your Child's Juice

When Christmas Isn't Part of Your Faith

Pre-Enrollment for Wake County's 2012-13 School Year Begins Nov. 28

Family Fun Shows, Exhibits & Events for Kids in Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill

Triangle Weekend Brings Old-Fashioned Family Fun

Food Fight in Congress Over School Lunches

Applying to N.C. Colleges, Universities Gets Easier This Week

Include Kids in Thanksgiving Preparations

Triangle Weekend Offers Free Family Fun

Pioneer Life, Old-Fashioned Farming to Draw Kids to Durham Museum

Wake County Magnet Schools Host Open Houses

Register for Cary's First Gingerbread House Contest

Triangle Weekend Offers Free Family Fun

Wake Magnet School Fair Offers New Choice Nov. 5

10 Easy Ways to Nurture Children

Annual Flu Recommendations from the CDC

Answering Children's Questions about Homelessness

Enjoy Triangle Holiday Parades, Tree Lightings, Santa Visits, Sleigh & Carriage Rides

Free Festival Celebrates N.C. History With Food, Music & Dance

Mind Your Mobile Manners

November Family Exhibits, Performances in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Fills Hearts with the Holiday Spirit

Raleigh Teen Mentors and Befriends At-Risk Girls

Studio Tours Showcase the Work of Triangle Artists

November Weekly Things to Do with Kids in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

Halloween Tips for Ghouls, Goblins, Wee Witches & Their Parents

Wake Schools' New Assignment Plan Posted Online

Polar Ice House Offers Halloween Fun, Discounts

NC Film Premier Reveals Real Life for Wake Kids With Disabilities

Triangle Weekend Offers Free Halloween Family Fun

Museum’s Free Event Offers Halloween Contest, Games & Science Fun

Red Ribbon Week Contest Offers Students iPad2, Money for Schools

Include Kids in Thanksgiving Preparations

Triangle Fall Weekend Offers Free Events For Families

Triangle Students to Join in National Lights On Afterschool Rally

Free Halloween Events Offer Fun for Moms and Special Kids

Triangle Fall Weekend Offers Free Family Fun

Save on Halloween Costumes for Your Child

Wake Magnets Offer Parents an Up Close Look at Schools

Triangle Weekend Offers Free Family Events

Join in International Walk to School Day Oct. 5

Wake School Board to Hold Public Hearing on Student Assignment Plan

Campout! Carolina to Support North Carolina’s Environment

Consider Gender When Talking about Problems

October Weekly Things to Do with Kids in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

Sugar-Free Tips Celebrate Halloween and Fall

Triangle Weekend Offers Free Fall Events and Festivals

Add These to Your College Shopping List!

Triangle Weekend Offers Free Family Fun Events

Wake County Parks Offer Free Kids Events During TACO Week

Kids Fun: Pick Up and Play Day in Hillsborough

Triangle Weekend Offers Free Family Festivals, Concerts

Free Weekday Fun Offers Respite From Economic Downturn

Find Special Needs Programs to Fit Your Child

Fun Outings for Your Child with Special Needs

Understanding Mental Illness in Children

Triangle Weekend Events: Free Family Fun, Sept. 11 Concerts

Free Family Event Offers Living History in Durham

Exercise: What's Best For Your Teen?

Technology Trends in Education

Join in BugFest in Raleigh Sept. 17

September Weekly Things to Do with Kids in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

When Child Doesn't Make Varsity Sports

Ten Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Play

Sept. 21 WCPSS Meeting Offers Update on Student Assignment Plan

Nearly 1 in 4 Children Live at Risk of Hunger in Greater Triangle Area

New FDA Guidelines for Sunscreen Safety

New Food Group Plate Icon Replaces Food Pyramid

Ease Back-to-School Anxieties for a Smooth Start

Hurricane Irene May Bring Change to Weekend Family Fun

North Carolina Drops In Child Well-Being

Weekend Family Fun: Parties, Nature Hikes, Free Back-to-School Events

Helping Stressed Children After Parents Argue

Save on Back-to-School Clothes, Enter to Win Backpacks!

Museum of Life & Science Offers Buy-One Get-One Free Admission!

Girl from Cary Pens Anti-Bullying Book, Runs Book Review Site

Wake Libraries Debuts Children's Book Contest

6 Steps for a Smart School Start

Celebrate a New School Year with Special Traditions

Easing Your Teen’s School-Related Anxiety

Make Smart Choices for After-School Activities

Meeting Students' Needs After State Education Budget Cuts

Sports Score Big Benefits for Girls

Tips for Going Back to School With Special Needs

Wake County Helps Students Ease Into High School

Parent Alert: Facebook Announces Skype Video Chat

Managing Friends on Facebook

Triangle Community Theaters Offer Free Family Performances

Supreme Court: Violent Videogames Can't Be Banned to Kids

Chapel Hill High School Junior Make A Difference

Researching a New School

Tips for Teens Seeking Last-Minute Jobs, Summer Activities

Help Kids Cope when Disaster Strikes

Help Your Kids Get Rest at Sleep-away Camp

Help Teens Stay Focused at School Year’s End

Celebrate Arbor Day With Kids at Home

Community Gardening with Kids

Counselors Help Parents Prepare Kids for Summer Camp

Help Your Teen Build Self-Esteem

Reality TV Shows Offer Parenting Moments

Schools Gain New Tools to Fight Obesity

Walk to Stop Drunk Driving

Terrific Teen Reading for Spring

Video Gamers Earn Development Points

A New School, A New Home

Keeping N.C. Students In Class and Out of Jail

College Ahead? Tackle the Money Question

12 ways to Bond with Tweens and Teens

Connecting with Tech-Savvy Teens

First time for overnight camp?

Is it OK for Teens to Stay Home Alone?

Technology Tips Help You 'Talk' With Your Teen

Teens & Alcohol: What You Need to Know

Tips to Keep Kids Alcohol-Free

Vacation to The Magic of Harry Potter

What Do You Do When your Child IS the Bully?

Chaperoning Your Teen or Tween?

Sharing a Beer with Your Teen?

Camps Then and Now

Dad: New Boyfriends Bring Apprehension

Find Family-Friendly Shows Online

Handle Inappropriate Texts, Appropriately

In the Mood Now

Ways to Help Bird Researchers

Chapel Hill Teen Brightens Summer for Refugee Kids

Help Girls Reduce Stress

Kids and Cookies: Making Sense of Online Privacy

Kids' Health Issues to Watch in 2011

Teens and the Gift of Giving

Can You Be Seen With Your Teen in Public?

Durham Teen Center Opens

Get Off to a Good Start on Facebook

Kids Who Make a Difference - Jim Turner

What Do You Tell Your Teen About Your Past?

Getting the Better of Bullies

Life Is Your Lab!

Navigate the College Search with Ease

Powering Down Powerful Distractions

Steps for an Organized School Year

Avoid Burnout in After-School Activities

Gear Up for Learning Before the School Bell Rings

Importance of Multicultural Classrooms

Say WHAAT? Taming Teenage Back Talk

Strategies for a Successful School Year

Tips for Team Moms, Coach and Parent Liaisons

Welcoming a New Year of Opportunities

Whose Homework Is it Anyway?

Tips for Teen Drivers and Nervous Parents

Planning Vacations Teens Will Love

Setting Reasonable Curfews

What to Know About Auto Insurance for Teens

What You Should Know About Online Self-Defense

Navigating the World of Young Love

Get the DIRT on Teen Substance Abuse and Bad Choices

Taming Messy Teen Rooms

Compromise With Teens to Keep the Peace During Holidays

Calling a Truce Over Clothing Wars

Five Ways to Squeeze in Family Time

Keep Youth Athletes in the Game

Navigating Teen Privacy

Focus on Career Choices Begins Early

A Safer Summer for Teen Drivers

Chapel Hill Author Writes Books That Speak to Teens, Parents

N.C. Takes Action Against Online Risks for Children

Admitting Mistakes Strengthens the Parent-Teen Relationship

Books Help Parents Survive and Guide Teens

Triangle Teens Make the World a Better Place

Tune in to Today's Media to Keep Teens Safe

How to Stop Nagging

Sports Events Score for Family Time

Break Through Teens' Shells and Let Them Know You Love Them

Healthy Friendships Expand a Child’s World

Teens Aren't Too Old for Camp

Healthy Actions Weigh More Than Words

How to Raise Kids Who Care In a Consumer Society

Blending Faiths, Families & Traditions

Feeding Teen Snack Attacks

Parenting Tips for the Weeks Between Turkey and Tinsel

Teens Benefit From Sitting Down to Dinner

Parent Teens with Confidence with Expert Tips

Teens Transition from Camper to Counselor-in-Training

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