Fun 4 Charlotte Kids Blog

I absolutely love April Fools' Day! If you are like me that like to trick your kids check these two easy ideas to trick them tomorrow. Sponge Brownies ​This is a great prank for April Fools' Day! This brownie looks very real but is just made from a sponge and frosting. The best part of this is it only takes a...

​This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​​Please be advised, this is a story about the tragic death of a child and how the loss of his precious life helped save others.​Ryder Brown's mom, Melissa, is an emergency department nurse at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital. When she kissed her son goodbye before work one...

​What parent doesn't have a never-ending to-do list, right? With so many things we have to get accomplished, we also want to be sure you're not missing out on the fun stuff that you want to do with the family. So browse this roundup of cool happenings for March  — and add some onto your list to be sure you're making time for good times with th...

This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily DoseFrom what your baby should be doing by one year old to what a child should be able to do independently by four years old, we're covering it all.​Editor's note: Please keep in mind that every child is different, and these are milestones are general suggestions.If you are wondering ho...

This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​Her periods affected her social life, work and mental health. Her uterine fibroids were getting worse – and bigger. Then came the moment thatchanged everything: she read a story about another Atrium Health patient and realized hope and help were possible. ​The side effects of uteri...

We're excited that the holidays are here! From watching holiday movies with the 25 days of Christmas, making sweet goodies with our children, gathering for family fun and football on Thanksgiving, an annual caroling event we always try to attend, and even making new traditions or daring a trip with two kids to find snow, we cherish this time with o...

This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​Michelle Foster didn't want to wait any longer to have a baby, so she did her research on infertility help and found the Atrium Health Women's Institute and a new OB-GYN with Women's Care.Michelle Foster had an OB-GYN for several years. When she had trouble conceiving, her doctor r...

pdf File Name: -Fall-Bucket-List.pdf File Size: 1.7 mb Download File ​Fall is one of our favorite times of the year! It's a great time to go outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather and colors with your ki...

This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​Protecting yourself during flu season starts with awareness. Atrium Health experts discuss the importance of getting vaccinated and practicing good health hygiene for your best protection.​The start, duration and severity of flu season can be a bit unpredictable every year, but the...

​This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​Distracted with family, her work as an assistant district attorney and the COVID-19 pandemic, Sally Kirby-Turner says she missed her regular OB-GYN appointment. Her co-workers and friends knew breast cancer was in her family, so they reminded her to reschedule the appointment. It'...

​It's time for back to school and that means pumpkin spice lattes, fall festivals, corn mazes, and Halloween fun are right around the corner! Oh, and we love the cooler weather, too! Halloween is our FAVORITE time of year and we've got all the scoop on fall family fun in the Queen City! Scroll down for all the events around town and check back as m...

This list of ideas was created by a group of moms during Fun 4 Charlotte Kids' Facebook Live in September before Hurricane Florence was about to hit North and South Carolina. During severe weather you can be indoors before, during and after the storm hits. In that case you will need lots of activities and ideas even with the power on...

​This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​The average age women experience menopause is 51, but some experience symptoms in their 30s. But what is it, how can you manage it and why is it important to navigate it with your OB-GYN?​Menopause is a nearly-universal experience for women across the world. Dr. Natasha Adams-Denn...

This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​Copelyn faced cancer twice as a baby. Now she's enjoying a cancer-free childhood – princess parties, playdates and all.There's always a lot to do when you move to a new town. But when your baby has cancer, you're not just looking for new daycares and meeting new neighbors – you're ...

We know your typical To-Do List is filled monotonous parenting tasks specially these days, but we've got your FUN To-Do List right here. Every month, we're rounding up all the best things you can be doing with your kids. Here's your list of ideas to enjoy the month of September as a family.Save these Dates:- September 6, 13, 20, 28 - $2.5 Tues...

​This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily DoseChange can be hard for everyone, but it's especially tough for children. Here's how to help them get through it.​Jerrika Swartz knows just where her two-year-old daughter, Landry, got her personality from: Jerrika herself."Landry is sentimental – like her mama. And she likes struct...

This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​Children tend to have many vaccinations in their younger years- standard immunizations, flu shots and now COVID-19 vaccines as well. And while getting shots is likely not your children's favorite activity, they are necessary to keep children safe and healthy. Here's how parents and...

​​"This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose."​The Bouchard family recalls their fertility journey, and says it was hard to talk about. They didn't want to admit something might be wrong. After trying to have a baby for years, they turned to Atrium Health CMC Women's Institute for infertility and reproductive care and lear...

The first day of school is right around the corner and since we know how busy moms are these days working from home or with the kids at home all day. We didn't want you to worry about the little things and we've created some First Day of School Printable. In case you're like me and don't have time to order or create a first day of school sign....

Back to school is always the time when we start thinking of ideas for healthy snacks and school lunches. If you're like me, you can never think of what to send for lunch or snack. My local moms group is always asking this same question! I decided to compile a list of their ideas for non sandwich snacks and lunches. The theme for this guide is how t...