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Anyone with kids knows there is rarely ever a quiet moment in your house.
When your mother dies, Mother's Day is no longer about you being a mother. It becomes a day to remember your own mother. Ironically, in 2012, my mother and I both knew that she was dying and would not live to see another Mother's Day.
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Today is my youngest daughter's 10th birthday. She's actually resisted turning 10 with the same gusto that most adults fend off 50 as long as they can.
Music can make us happy, bring a tear to our eyes, and sometimes it can be the language of hope. At least that's what some middle schoolers from the Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic School in Apex believe.
For all of us, this past week will be one we will never forget -- witnessing the most egregious act of terrorism on American soil since Sept. 11. But for me, there is another reason that this week is significant.
I remember one of the greatest pieces of parenting advice my mother ever gave me was to pick my battles when it came to my children's choices in life.
By the time we are adults, we have learned, or at least we should have, that life can throw us curve balls, that plans get broken, and our expectations in life are not always met. But these are hard lessons for children, especially when they have been looking forward to something for so long.
For the first time ever, I did that this past weekend. I took the older one shopping Friday, and the younger one shopping Saturday. What I discovered was that I enjoyed being able to spend time with them individually and concentrate on each child, versus being constantly distracted by the other one.
A dear friend of mine recently told me that 2013 was her year to really evaluate what made her happy.
As a memoirist, it is hard not to imagine what role we will play in our children's future stories.
I'm a late bloomer when it comes to running. Sure, I ran when I was in my 20s here and there, but it wasn't until the time crunch of parenthood entered my life that I realized running was my thing.
I am so excited when my teenager actually talks to me, especially when it's about things that are going on in her life.
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The students and staff at Cedar Fork Elementary star in a music video to capture their journey of learning for this year. The lyrics…
Leeann Eagle talks about her business creating personalized and appliqued apparel for kids.
Check out the scene at our big playdate featuring Artspace, Lil' Chef, the Chick-fil-A cow, Rissi Palmer, the Wake County Sheriff's…
Cristin DeRonja, director of the SAFEchild Advocacy Center and a Raleigh mom of four, tells us that listening to your children is…
LeeAnn Donnelly of Biltmore talks about the estate in Asheville and spots that families shouldn't miss when the visit.
Anna Norton, a Cary mom, talks about her journey with Type 1 diabetes, her involvement in Diabetes Sisters and the nonprofit's…
The city celebrates the grand reopening of its historic carousel on Saturday, April 20.
Julie Stoner, a Raleigh mom of two, will compete in her first Boston Marathon on Monday.
Go Ask Mom editor Sarah Lindenfield Hall talks with WRAL about preparing for a half marathon and how running can help moms stay…
Cristin DeRonja of SAFEchild in Wake County talks about the agency's program called Funny Tummy Feelings, which teaches kids skills…
Mary Poole, Artspace executive director, talks about the collection of artist studios and galleries in downtown Raleigh and why it's…
Beatrice Diaz, a mom of four in Chapel Hill, talks about her business Absolute Joy.
The best part about the playground at north Raleigh's Optimist Park is it's in the shade. And when the kids get too hot, you can just…
Cristin DeRonja, director of the SAFEchild Advocacy Center, talks about the programs offered at the Wake County nonprofit.
Cristin DeRonja, director of the SAFEchild Advocacy Center in Raleigh, talks about the four kinds of child abuse and what you can do…
Robyn Bennai and Liz Lemons, Raleigh moms, talk about their venture - shopbidgive.com - which provides an online home for silent…
Buffaloe Road Athletic Park, home to the Buffaloe Road Aquatics Center, also features a small playground.
Rosalind Baglio, manager of the Chapel Hill boutique, talks about what the store offers. It's part of the Women's Birth & Wellness…
