How is Social Media Changing Our Schools?
Is social media a powerful educational tool or a dangerous distraction?
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Survey: Parents Struggling to Find Trusted Babysitters
A new American Red Cross survey finds parents are struggling to find trusted babysitters and willing to pay more for well-trained teens.
Urgent Care at Camp
Illnesses and accidents can happen at camp, so it's best to know what procedures a camp has in place for emergencies.
Census Leaves Dads Uncounted as Main Caregivers
Daddyshome, Inc., the National At-Home Dad Network, has launched a pteition to change the way the U.S. Census Bureau classifies and represents fathers and parents as caregivers.
Minimize Illness for Children in Day Care
Take these precautions to minimize your child's exposure to illness.
2011 Best Triangle Places for Children's Activities
Carolina Parent readers voted for the best places for children's activities in and around the Triangle.
Finding the Best Child Care for Your Family
Use a checklist to compare different child care providers. Also review the program's compliance history.
Summer Plans for Gifted Children
Plans to keep gifted children engaged, active and challenged during the summer months.
Home Alone in North Carolina
Jeana Lamb* would love to know exactly what both her sons are doing after school while she's at work — but she has to settle for a little less.
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.
Staying Home Alone After School
Consider individual readiness when determining if a child is ready to stay home alone and discuss rules and safety.
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.
Grandparents as Grand Sitters
Do grandparents make good baby sitters? Here's how to make it work for everyone, plus important safety considerations.
Confessions of a Latchkey Kid
Growing up in small-town Virginia, I spent many, many unsupervised afternoons at home with my brother and sister while our parents were at work.
