Fun 4 Charlotte Kids Blog

1. Fern Trail - (Crowder's Mountain State Park) ​Crowders Mountain: 50 Minutes from Charlotte This loop trail connects with a portion of the Turnback Trail and follows a creek for some portions of the trail. Crowders Mountain State Park's TRACK Trail adventures were designed for use on the Turnback Trail, Fern Trail, and Lake Trail. ...

This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose.Do you find taking a daily birth control pill to be tedious and time consuming? If your answer is "YES!" then consider a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC). LARCs are increasingly becoming the birth control of choice for women.​Historically, birth control was a wheel of pi...

​This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose.​If it's not in the shape of a dinosaur or a prepackaged sweet treat, some kids won't touch it. But have you investigated why? Here's a guide for parents ofpicky eaters.Some kids look forward to mealtime, asking 10 times if dinner is ready yet. Other kids try everything in their p...

This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose.New kids, new activities, new place. It's a lot. Here's how you can help your child enjoy their camp experience.For some kids, summer camp is a thrilling idea. For others, it's nerve wracking. And for many, it's a little of both. The weeks leading to summer camp can bring excitemen...

This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose.​Historically, women's periods have been considered taboo. But why? Most girls get one and not talking about periods can result is missing important clues to your overall health. Here, Erin Cook, MD, a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist breaks down some of those built-up walls b...