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Amanda Howard

Charlotte

Digital Content Strategist at Charlotte Parent Magazine

Writer at Freelance

Writer, Digital Content for @charlottemag and Charlotte Parent

Articles

  • 3 weeks ago | charlotteparent.com | Amanda Howard

    Events, specials, and treats for dad in the Queen City Father’s Day is June 15th, so we’ve pulled together a list of events and gifts fit for a Charlotte dad. June 15, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.A free, family-friendly event filled with music, dancing, games, and free food samples. June 15, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Dads can enjoy a free round of mini-golf, along with food and drink specials.

  • 1 month ago | charlotteparent.com | Amanda Howard

    Where to celebrate with mom, with links to reservations 303 Church St.ReservationsThis elegant brunch features delicious breakfast bites such as the Salmon Benedict, the Pancake Soufflé, and Lil’ Angie’s Breakfast made with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon strips, and perfectly seasoned breakfast potatoes for the kids. The menu is offered 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and is $48 per person and $20 per child under 12.

  • Mar 20, 2025 | charlotteparent.com | Amanda Howard

    Mindy Vergakis is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice, working with children, adolescents, and families. Formerly a counselor at Charlotte Latin, she specializes in ADHD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and behavior challenges and offers individual and family counseling, as well as parent coaching and school consultations. Here, the mom of three talks to us about the necessity of failure, when to seek professional support, and her gratitude for the women in her family.

  • Feb 17, 2025 | charlotteparent.com | Amanda Howard

    Where your gently used items can do good One of the things parents can never truly be prepared for is the constant churn of outgrown clothes, shoes, toys and books. When you muster the energy to purge, here are several places that will benefit from your donations. 704-525-5000What they take: Toys, clothes, accessories, shoes, books, baby items. See a comprehensive list here. What they cannot take: Furniture, appliances, rugs, TVs, car seats.

  • Jan 15, 2025 | charlotteparent.com | Amanda Howard

    What to do when it's cold outside in the post-holiday months January and February weekends can be tough on parents. Most sports are on hiatus, events around town are few and far between, and it can be too cold (for parents at least) to spend the day outside. So here are a list of performances, museums, and indoor activities in Charlotte to keep you and your family busy until the flowers start to bloom.

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