Reflections of a Southern Yankee: The Problem with Prom
I was recently asked by my editorial director if I would be willing to write an article about prom from a man’s perspective. Immediately, I cringed (seriously, I cringed). My […]
Halloween Candy Stickiness
by KATIE MAXEY, MS, RD, IBCLC Most parents are excited for their children to experience and enjoy Halloween. Watching our children pick out unique costumes, attend trunk or treats, enjoy […]
Creative Halloween Costumes Using Recycled Materials
Halloween can be one of the best holidays of the year for a little one. It is the one day where they get to dress up and be whatever character […]
It’s A Grand Life – When I Grow Up…
As a child, I remember from an early age being asked by adults, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My answers back then, I am sure, […]
The Keys to Building a Strong Parent/Teacher Relationship
The beginning of a new school year can be an exciting, yet busy time. There are the back-to-school shopping trips, events and getting back into a routine. A key event […]
Celebrating Grandparents’ Day: Embracing the Bonds of Wisdom and Love
by QUINN BARKER Grandparents’ Day, observed on the first Sunday after Labor Day, is a special occasion to honor and celebrate the significant role that grandparents play in our lives. […]
Requiem for Our Trees
by RENEE SKUDRA I wasn’t born Southern but after nearly seven years of living in the Piedmont, I’ve accumulated a small but keenly felt sense of what that means. Heritage, […]
Reflections of a Southern Yankee: Drive
Just a dirt road With trash on each side But I was Mario Andretti When daddy let me drive -Alan Jackson They say driving is an art form. If that’s […]
Big Hair and Why We Still Need It
by RENEE SKUDRA I can still recall the day I moved to North Carolina seven years ago when a woman at the elementary school where I was working remarked to […]
Find Yourself by Serving Others
by LESLIE SPEAS 1 Peter 4:10 says, “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” I truly believe […]