Fun 4 Charlotte Kids Blog

As a mom of two busy boys, I swear it feels like every sniffle, cough, and fever finds its way into our home the moment the weather cools down. Between sports, school, and holiday events, it's officially respiratory virus season and I'm on a mission to keep my crew healthy (and my sanity intact).I just read an amazing article from Atrium Health Lev...

 Moms, let's be real… we keep track of school schedules, soccer games, snacks, and dentist appointments but how often do we really check in on our own health? I came across this article from Atrium Health Women's Care that really hit home: "Your Menstrual Cycle: A Monthly Report Card on Your Health." Dr. Nita Desai, an Atrium Health OB/GYNgyne...

As a working mom of two non-stop boys, my life is full of football and basketball practices, lunchbox packing, school drop-offs, and that never-ending pile of laundry (you know the one). And when one of my boys needs a well-check or starts sniffling at 7 p.m. on a weekday, well, let's just say fitting in doctor's visits hasn't always been easy.That...

As a mom of two, stories like this hit me right in the heart. I just read about a woman named Lauren, and I haven't stopped thinking about her journey since.At her 20-week ultrasound, what was supposed to be a routine appointment turned into something completely life-altering. She was diagnosed with placenta accreta spectrum, a serious and rare con...

🔆 Hot Car Safety: Simple Steps That Save LivesAs summer heats up, it's important to remember how quickly temperatures can rise inside a parked car and how dangerous that can be for children.☀️ Here's what you need to know:A child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's. In just 10 minutes, the temperature inside a vehicle can ris...