Charlotte Parent Magazine

Charlotte Parent magazine is designed specifically for dedicated and involved parents in the community. Since 1987, this free local publication has provided valuable resources through its monthly issues, website, newsletters, and social media channels. Our goal is to support parents in managing the challenges of raising children in the Queen City.

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3 Family-Friendly NC Destinations for Memorial Day Weekend

1 week ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

As travelers gear up for Memorial Day weekend, these three scenic, drivable destinations blend beach relaxation, mountain air, and plenty of small-town charm. CRYSTAL COAST, NORTH CAROLINAThe Crystal Coast is an 85-mile stretch of beaches that encompasses Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Emerald Isle, Morehead City, and Cape Lookout, and it’s roughly five and a half hours from Charlotte by car.
A Bittersweet Truth About Motherhood

1 week ago | charlotteparent.com | Randi Mazzella

On a recent episode of “Jenna & Friends,” host Jenna Bush Hager shared a revelation she had several years ago. “We’d always had Halloween with our family and family friends,” the mother of three said, “and Mila, my daughter, was like, ‘I want to go trick-or-treating with other people.’ At first, I was like, ‘Wait—what?
Where to go for Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte: 2025

1 week 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.
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month

2 weeks ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

BUILD A BOUQUET FOR MOMJoin Sadie’s Flowers at Keepsake Brewery on Saturday, May 10, for a Mother’s Day pop-up from noon to 4 p.m. Buy pre-bundled bouquets or build your own at the flower bar. Pre-orders are also available via @sadies_flowers on Instagram. HAVE A FEAST AT FOUNTAIN PARK Bring the kids to Rock Hill’s Fountain Park on Friday, May 16, from 6-10 p.m. for Food Truck Friday.
7 Things to Know About The Grove

2 weeks ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

It’s a familiar struggle for working parents with young children: How do you balance career and family and find your proverbial village? Wouldn’t it be great if a place could prioritize parents’ physical, mental, and emotional health under one roof? Stephanie Muhs felt each of those pain points when her family moved from Brooklyn to Charlotte five years ago.
GARDEN STATE: Easy tips for gardening with your kids

3 weeks ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

Looking for a great way to spend time with your kids that’s fun, affordable, and gets them off their screens? Gardening is an ideal activity. Whether you plant one in your yard, on your deck, or on a kitchen windowsill, kids can reap many valuable lessons and therapeutic benefits from getting messy in the garden. Age of AdventureThere is no wrong age to introduce your children to the wonders of gardening.
SPRING BREAKER: See the sights at home

1 month ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

Staying put this spring break? Why not experience the Queen City like a visitor? Below are some fun hometown activities for when you want to ditch the day-to-day routine. Museum of Illusions: Experience the mind-bending hijinks created by mirrors, lights, and depth perception challenges at uptown’s newest museum. Tickets are $29 for adults (ages 13+), $25 for children (ages 5-12), and $26 for seniors (ages 60+ with ID). Children under 5 are free. 601 S. Tryon St., Ste.
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month

1 month ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

VISIT CHARLOTTE SHOUT!This multi-week festival returns to uptown April 4-20. See more than 200 installations, performances, events, and activations. Nearly all the events are outdoors, free, and open to the public. charlotteshout.comEAT BARBECUE FOR A GOOD CAUSE Head to uptown on April 4-5 for the Carolina BBQ Festival and help raise money for Operation BBQ Relief and Hungry Heroes. The event is part of Charlotte SHOUT! and features 16 pitmasters from across the Southeast.
The Truth About Chores

1 month ago | charlotteparent.com | Randi Mazzella

A 2014 survey conducted by Braun Research found that 82% of adults reported having regular chores growing up, but only 28% said that they require their own children to do them. Parents choose not to assign their kids chores in the house for many reasons. With little kids, it may seem easier and more efficient for parents to do the tasks themselves. As kids get older, it can feel like a chore to get them to do a chore.
PARENT TO KNOW: Mindy Vergakis

1 month ago | 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.