Fun 4 Charlotte Kids Blog

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...

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...

​As I listened to my GPS device instructing my path, I couldn't help but fall in love with the countryside scenery. While at the same time, I thought I might be lost. But finally, with one last turn we arrived at the gates of Boone's Cave Park. Boone's Cave Park is located in Lexington at 3552 Boones Cave Rd. This park is over a century old, and wa...

​Fall is by far my favorite time of year- the cooler weather, beautiful leaves, football, colorful pumpkins- I love it all! Many kiddos I know love fall, too. My kids spend a month or more carefully considering the perfect Halloween costume and are giddy with anticipation of the buckets of candy they will receive while trick-or-treating. ...

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...