This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily DoseChildren 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...
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"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....
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"This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose."Dr. Hannah Ehasz, OB/GYN with Atrium Health Northeast Women's Health & Obstetrics Renaissance answers questions about vaccines and testing during pregnancy. What is recommended and safe and what should be reserved for after the pregnancy? Also, what types of tests are requ...
Enter heading here...Enter your text here ..."This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Daily Dose."Between 50%-90% of women experience morning sickness during their pregnancies. Dr. Monica Washington with Atrium Health North Charlotte OB-GYN University explains why and offers remedies that should ease your symptoms.Ashley Ray has...
"This article was previously published on Atrium Health's Newsroom."Only children's hospital in region ranked among top 50; recognized in eight pediatric specialtiesCHARLOTTE, N.C., June 14, 2022 – For the 15th consecutive year, Atrium Health's Levine Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Childre...
If you want to get a jump start on your summer planning, now is the time to do it. We are excited to announce our Annual 9 Weeks of Summer Kid Adventure! We've compiled a list of the Best Place to visit and Deals in Charlotte in everything from museums, to outdoor fun, live music and delicious food. Spice up your...
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...
It's springtime and everywhere you look signs of new life are beginning to pop up. The trees are blooming, grass is turning green again and flowers are beginning to show their colors. This is by far my favorite time of year for many reasons. One of those is because it makes a perfect time for family photos!! There is no shortage of options of wher...
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. ...
If you're like me, you LOVE getting the kids out on the farm to experience farm animals, farm life, farm stores, and farm crops! There's nothing like being able to run around in the open air and experience life on a farm! Even better, there's nothing like experiencing a corn maze on a farm in the fall! There are usually pumpkin patches, fall activi...
8 DIY Backyards Sprinkler Parks
If you're from Charlotte, you are on a perpetual hunt to find ways to stay cool in your own back yard. From running through sprinklers to playing with the hose to playing in baby pools, being in the water is a great way to stay cool in the summer! We've searched pinterest far and wide for some creative id...
Load everyone in the car and enjoy an ART HUNT!! looking for amazing Art Murals around the Queen City Car rides are the best. One thing that you will enjoy of going in this art hunt is that you will get to see parts of the city that you normally don't visit, and this little adventure is going to remind us how lucky we are ...
Summer vacation is almost over for many kids here in the Charlotte area. As parents we should make everyday left of summer count for them, and this way they won't feel bad about going back to school again. Lets take full advantage of the joy our kids radiate while they soak up the summer fun. Today we will be featuring fun activities you can do wi...
Take your lil' pumpkins out for some Halloween fun & treats!
10/26-10/31 Free Halloween event at Bass Pro Shops 2018:
Bass Pro Shops, which you'll find locally at Concord Mills, is offering Free Halloween activities October 26th through October 31st, 2018. The events also take place at Cabela's, 1000 Cabela Drive, Fort Mill, SC.
The activities include: Trick-or-treating, Free 4×6 photo with the Peanuts gang, Crafts, Costume parade, Cookie Decorating, Pumpkin Toss and more.
10/27 FREE Trick or Treat Street at Blakeney 2018:
It's "Trick or Treat Street" (formally known as Boo Bash) time. We have teamed up with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office and their annual Safety Day to bring you and your family a day of fun and safety awarness.
There will be vendor booths for you to browse, The HC Oakes band will have a live performance and there will be a bounce house and more!
We encourage all the kids to come out dressed in their Halloween costumes so that they can "Trick or Treat" their way through the vendors and participating tenants!
10/27 Not-Too-Spooky Haunted Hall, the NASCAR Hall of Fame's:
Not-Too-Spooky Haunted Hall, the NASCAR Hall of Fame's family-friendly Halloween extravaganza.
During this fang-tastic evening, trick-or-treaters can stock up on candy, decorate pumpkins, play bingo to win prizes, and meet and greet with some of their favorite characters.
They'll also be treated to special screenings of "Toy Story of Terror!," which will play every 30 minutes in the High Octane Theater.Tickets cost just $15, so treat your family and join us for a wickedly fun celebration!
10/27 Hero Run
Come run in your favorite Super Hero costume to show your support for all of our armed forces! Don't have a costume? Don't worry! All are welcome to come join us as we raise money for our local heroes.
Get your family, friends, and coworkers together to form your own Avengers style team and see how much of a difference you can make for Veteran's Bridge Home.
TWO RACES ARE SCHEDULED – 5K & 1K FUN RUN
SPOOKY SCIENCE AT OUR FAMILY OF MUSEUMS
If you're searching for family-friendly Halloween activities, it's all treats and no tricks at all four of our Museums. Wear your favorite costume and join us for eerie experiments and giggly ghosts, starting this Saturday.
- Celebrate Chemistry Day with spook-tacular science experiments on Saturday, October 27 at Discovery Place Science. Enjoy Halloween-themed activities with experiments that bubble, ooze, blow up and light up — all sponsored by our friends at BASF.
- It's a hauntingly good time for Boo Bash at Discovery Place Nature. On Saturday, October 28, we'll have not-so-scary activities for kids, including live animal encounters, trick-or-treat stations, storytelling and a costume contest.
- Celebrate Halloween with safe trick-or-treating and games at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville on Wednesday, October 31. Explore spiders, learn about pumpkins and gather some goodies at activity stations around the Museum from 11:00 a.m. - noon.
- Stop by Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham for treats as part of Downtown Spooktacular, Rockingham's FREE community-wide trick-or-treating party on Wednesday, October 31.
10/31 - Halloween Bash at Mr. Putty's:
Join us Wednesday 10/31/18 for our Home-School Halloween bash! $4.50/pp rounds of mini-golf ⛳️ (with home school ID) and $4.00 ride tokens!
Don't forget to wear your costume! We'll be judging the best costume on our FB page and our fans will select the BEST costume to win a FREE round of
Mini-Golf!
10/31 - FREE Scary Face Pancake at IHOP:
FREE for kids 12 and under, Wednesday October 31st from 7am - 10pm
Come to your favorite IHOP® and create the spookiest, kookiest pancake you can imagine using strawberries,
whipped topping, Mini OREO® cookies, candy corn.
*All kids age 12 & under get a free Scary Face Pancake between 7 a.m.-10 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31 at participating locations.
10/31 - Krispy Kreme Halloween:
Krispy Kreme is also hosting the ultimate costume party! Wear your costume on Oct. 31 to get a FREE doughnut of choice at participating U.S. Krispy Kreme shops.
Show us how you're celebrating Halloween with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts throughout October by using #KrispyKreme and tagging @krispykreme on social media.
10/31 - $4 Burrito on Halloween at Chipotle:
Come get ghoulish with us. Just rock your Halloween costume to Chipotle from 3pm to close on 10/31 to get a $4 burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos, or use code BOORITO in our app or online to get yours. Let's boo this thing.
Excludes delivery and catering orders. Limit one Boorito per person; must be in costume to qualify. Determination of whether a 'costume' qualifies for the offer is at the sole discretion of Chipotle restaurant personnel. Applicable taxes to be added to $4 purchase price. Additional restrictions may apply; void where prohibited.
