ADVICE: Why is My Kid Weird About Touch?
Identify the behaviors in children who seek touch and the ways you can help
Camps
Camp is Education Disguised as Fun
Campers actually learn many life-changing lessons and skills they take with them into the classroom and into adulthood.
Camp Safety: What to Know Before Kids Go
Area camp experts offer a variety of tips for finding the perfect camp for good, safe fun for your child.
Grandparents as Grand Sitters
Do grandparents make good baby sitters? Here's how to make it work for everyone, plus important safety considerations.
Do Day Campers Get Homesick, Too?
Tales of overnight campers who endure homesickness abound, but children can also experience homesickness at day camp.
Help for Homesickness
A Pediatrics report urges parents and children’s doctors to change their thinking about children’s homesickness.
Help for Shy Campers
At summer camp, even shy kids can make friends – and keep them for life.
Teacher Turnover in Child Care Hurts Everyone
Teacher turnover in child care affects young children. Here's how to help your child if it happens.
Communicate Effectively with Child-Care Providers
The early years are critical to development, and quality early childhood education sets the stage for success in school and life.
North Carolina Child Care Star-Rating System Explained
Understand the child care facility rating system used in North Carolina: what it means and what else to look for when choosing care.
Finding Child Care for Children with Special Needs
Tips for finding the best child care or preschools, especial for children with special needs.
Charting a Course to Summer Camp the First Time
A first-time camp mom shares her top 10 tips for planning and finding camp programs.
Teens Aren't Too Old for Camp
Teens gain life skills and self-awareness at summer camp.
How to Pick the Right Camp for Your Child
Consider your child's interests and family values to find camp programs that are a good fit.
Tips to Make Summer Camp Affordable
Expert advice helps families fit camp costs into the budget.
Why Tech-Savvy Kids Need Low-Tech Camp
Five reasons why kids need to disconnect at camp and what they learn from it.
Teens Transition from Camper to Counselor-in-Training
Many summer programs offer leadership training positions to help older campers get even more out of the camp experience.
Explore Camps
Carolina Camps
Summer day camps, programs and classes and overnight camp options for kids.
