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Halloween and Fall Family Fun in Charlotte: A Family Guide

Halloween and Fall Family Fun in Charlotte: A Family Guide
It's time for 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 more and more org...
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Halloween and Fall Family Fun in Charlotte: A Family Guide

Halloween and Fall Family Fun in Charlotte: A Family Guide
​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...
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Things to Do in September in Charlotte, NC

Things to Do in September in Charlotte, NC
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 1st - 4th - The Matthews...
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How to Introduce Your Baby to the Family Pet

How to Introduce Your Baby to the Family Pet
​​This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​​Pets and babies can be best friends. But it can take a lot of love -- plus a little planning, patience and supervision -- to get there.For some of us, our pets are our first 'babies.' They're not just like family – they are family.While you're excited to watch your child's bond ...
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Meet Our Lactation Consultants – They’re Telling It All

Meet Our Lactation Consultants – They’re Telling It All
​"This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose."Our lactation consultants have seen and heard it all, so now we're having them tell it all. Get to know them and some breastfeeding advice along the way.​"Hi, mom. Here's your baby," the nurse says as she lays your newborn on your chest for skin-to-skin contact. What's next? Bre...
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Lunches, Lunchboxes, and Lunch Resources: A Local Moms Guide

Lunches, Lunchboxes, and Lunch Resources: A Local Moms Guide
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...
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10 Questions: When to Bring your Tween or Teen to the OB-GYN

10 Questions: When to Bring your Tween or Teen to the OB-GYN
​​This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​​It can be a difficult conversation to have – when should a young woman begin seeing an OB-GYN. Lisa Nona, CNM, with Atrium Health Women's Care Charlotte OB-GYN, helps answer parents' questions about the appropriate age, exam expectations and what can and should be discussed at t...
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ADHD, Sleep Apnea and Behavior Issues: Why Every Child Needs a Summer Bedtime Routine

ADHD, Sleep Apnea and Behavior Issues: 
Why Every Child Needs a Summer Bedtime Routine
​Poor sleeping habits and routines in children have been linked to a range of negative consequences, including attention deficit disorder, irritability, and behavioral issues. When children don't get enough sleep, their cognitive functioning is affected, leading to difficulty with attention, concentration, and memory. This can result in symptoms si...
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Women's Midlife: Eight Tips For a Healthier You

Women's Midlife: Eight Tips For a Healthier You
​​This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​​Middle-aged women have specific health challenges to face. Here are 8 ways to decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, obesity and more.​Wondering how to protect your mind and body as you age? Ariel C. Haddad, DO, an OB-GYN and NAMS Certified Menopause ...
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Expecting a Newborn? Tips for Finding the Right Pediatrician

Expecting a Newborn? Tips for Finding the Right Pediatrician
​This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​As a first-time mom-to-be or a parent moving to a new area, searching for a pediatrician is likely at the top of your to-do list. Pediatrician, Reema Puri, MD, of Atrium Health Levine Children's Indian Trail Pediatrics, shares her tips for finding and selecting a pediatrician you ...
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Meet Kerri & Amanda two local moms who saw a need for quality childcare in South Charlotte

Meet Kerri & Amanda two local moms who saw a need for quality childcare in South Charlotte
​Kerri Carder & Amanda Maslak are local moms who saw a need for quality childcare in South Charlotte and opened Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency in 2022. Kerri & Amanda have both lived in Charlotte for over a decade and with 5 children between the two of them, they understand how important it is to find caregivers you can trust, which is why they ...
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Growing Up, She Was Told Her Severe Pelvic Pain Was Normal

Growing Up, She Was Told Her Severe Pelvic Pain Was Normal
​This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​​Mandy Gallagher lived with intense pelvic pain and infertility until an endometriosis diagnosis changed everything. ​Mandy Gallagher recalls the painful menstrual cycles she experienced as a teenager. "I had horrible periods," she says. "Heavybleeding and a lot of pain. The pelvi...
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Giving Birth to Twins... and a New Career

Giving Birth to Twins... and a New Career
​This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​Complications during pregnancy led Liz Godwin to deliver via c-section when she was just 29 weeks pregnant with her twin boys. The 90 days her sons spent at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital's neonatal intensive care nursery inspired Liz to pursue a new career path. She's n...
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April Fools' Ideas

April Fools' Ideas
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...
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The Gift of Life: Ryder's Legacy Lives On

The Gift of Life: Ryder's Legacy Lives On
​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...
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Your CLT To Do List: March

Your CLT To Do List: March
​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...
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Ace of Hearts: A Winning Hand in Heart Care for 'Miracle Baby’

Ace of Hearts: A Winning Hand in Heart Care for 'Miracle Baby’
​                                                                        This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose​Ace of Hearts: A Winning Hand...
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Your Go-To Guide on Toddlers’ Motor Skills Development by Age

Your Go-To Guide on Toddlers’ Motor Skills Development by Age
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...
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How Innovative Surgery Restored Quality of Life for a Patient with Uterine Fibroids

How Innovative Surgery Restored Quality of Life for a Patient with Uterine Fibroids
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...
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Charlotte's Comprehensive Guide to Holiday Events for Families!

Charlotte's Comprehensive Guide to Holiday Events for Families!
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...
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