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North Raleigh neighborhood gears up for Memorial Day parade

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:53:00 -0400

There aren't many Memorial Day parades around here, but the Summerfield North Neighborhood Association in north Raleigh has been marking the day with a parade for 20 years this year.

Destination: Asheville with kids

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:45:00 -0400

What's there to do in Asheville for families? Plenty.

Recipe: Mini corn dogs with sweet pepper relish

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:45:00 -0400

Here's a jazzed up version of corn dogs that will leave your Lil' Chefs asking for more. It also serves well at upcoming late spring picnics and summer play dates for your children.

Kidzu Children's Museum moving to University Mall

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:18:31 -0400

The move, slated for early September, will allow the museum to double its space while it makes plans to move eventually to a permanent home on Wallace Plaza in downtown Chapel Hill.

Weekend Plans Memorial Day Edition: What's open, closed, happening

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:59:00 -0400

Free concert at Pullen Park, a 5K to benefit an indoor play space for special needs kids, baseball games and more family fun this weekend. Happy Memorial Day weekend!

Lynda Loveland: Where kids hide food

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:54:00 -0400

Everybody has their own way of doing things when it comes to kids and dinner. Our rule is you have to try at least one bite of something new and no dessert unless you make a happy plate.

American Dance Festival lines up children's series

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:45:00 -0400

For families, the festival offers a series of three children's Saturday matinees. These one-hour performances are designed for kids and are each followed by a free kids' party in the Durham Performing Art Center's lobbies.

Month of Mom: Win tickets to Grease Sing-A-Long!

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Next up in our Month of Mom contests: Four tickets to Grease Sing-A-Long in August at the Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary!

Churches get ready for Vacation Bible School

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:32:49 -0400

Summer vacation is nearly here and that means churches are gearing up for Vacation Bible School.

At-Home Dad: What a difference ...

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:40:00 -0400

With all these "changes," we are left floating somewhere between lost and confused.

Help a Mom: Essentials for beach trip with baby

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:30:00 -0400

I fielded a question from a mom of a baby the other week. She's headed to the beach with her son this summer and was wondering what type of products are out there that will make their vacation a little easier.

Tips for Parents: Kids should be seen, heard

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:27:00 -0400

We all know the old saying, "children should be seen, but not heard." Cristin DeRonja, director of the SafeChild Advocacy Center in Raleigh, believes in the exact opposite.

Disney Junior Live headed to Durham; we have presale offer!

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:17:38 -0400

Tickets don't officially go on sale until 10 a.m., May 28, but we have a special presale offer so you can get the best tickets before the rush next week!

Color My Run race to benefit Duke Children's

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:35:00 -0400

Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center will get a boost during the Color My Run 5K race in Raleigh next month.

Weird Al to bring his latest children's book to Quail Ridge next month

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:50:04 -0400

Did you know that Weird Al also is a bestselling children's book author? He'll stop in Raleigh next month with his latest: "My New Teacher and Me!"

Raleigh lines up camps for teens, includes campus tours, community service

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:01:00 -0400

Raleigh parks' offerings for teens include a week of campus tours, a teen corp and youth fire academy.

Apex arts center plans free movie Tuesday morning

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:34:00 -0400

It's shaping up to be a wet week, according to WRAL's weather forecast. So I thought I'd share this free indoor event.

Amanda Lamb: The quiet

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:49:00 -0400

Anyone with kids knows there is rarely ever a quiet moment in your house.

ArtsCenter lines up family performers Elska, Recess Monkey

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:07:19 -0400

The ArtsCenter, as always the leader in bringing great family entertainment to the Triangle, has lined up two fun acts for kids this spring and summer.

With her daughter as muse, mom launches Little Once Boutique

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:30:00 -0400

Leeann Eagle creates personalized and appliqued apparel for kids.

CritterKin app teaches families about responsible pet care

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:15:54 -0400

Among the 30 lessons that kids will learn is how to meet an animal safely; how to teach a dog to play well with others; the benefits of crate training; how to groom a dog for looks and health; and what it means to give a dog a forever home.

Dinosaurs in Motion melds art, science to create stunning exhibit

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:27:44 -0400

The exhibit at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences features 14 life-size metal sculptures, including a 44-foot long T. Rex. The pieces can be moved by using either a lever-and-pulley system or remote control.

Garner park's outdoor movie, camp out postponed

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:24:17 -0400

Garner has postponed Friday night's planned outdoor movie and camp out at Lake Benson Park because of the threat of some afternoon and evening showers and storms.

Recipe: Roasted shrimp

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:31:29 -0400

Enjoy this dish on its own or make it ahead to toss into a cold pasta salad, taco or other dish.

Destination: Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:42:00 -0400

Downtown Raleigh is slated to host three more food truck rodeos this spring, summer and fall. Here's how Sunday's event went and tips if you're taking kids.

Junie B. Jones tour, Sarah Dessen slated for Quail Ridge Books visits

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:21:57 -0400

Quail Ridge Books & Music in Raleigh has a busy May and June coming up when it comes to children's programming.

Month of Mom: Win a four pack to Sesame Street Live! Elmo Makes Music, Sesame Street playset

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:36 -0400

Sesame Street Live returns to the PNC Arena this month with a big live show starring everybody's favorite furry red monster Elmo!

Weekend Plans: Artsplosure, Got to Be NC Festival, dinosaurs, circus, more

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:59:00 -0400

It's another very busy weekend with some major festivals planned, including Artplosure and the Got to Be NC Festival in Raleigh, Hog Days in Hillsborough and the Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival in Durham. Here's your weekend family fun!

Check out the scenes from Go Ask Mom's event at North Hills

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:50:00 -0400

Wow! So this morning's event at North Hills, I believe, was our biggest one yet!

Where's Lynda? She's taking a break this week

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:35:00 -0400

She'll be back next Thursday.

Marbles news: Around Town closed, new summer hours, kindergarten kickoff for year-round students

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:15:00 -0400

Marbles sets special Monday summer hours for families, makes improvements to the popular Around Town exhibit and plans a Kick-Off to Kindergarten for year-round students.

Natural sciences museum opens new dinosaur exhibit Saturday

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:00 -0400

The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences will unveil a new exhibit this Saturday featuring life-size metal dinosaur sculptures that visitors can actually move themselves.

Mark Jacobson Toyota hosts car seat safety event Saturday

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:47:00 -0400

Mark Jacobson Toyota, along with the Durham Safe Kids Coalition, will host a kids day on Saturday. It includes free car seat inspections to make sure they are free of defects and properly installed.

Got to Be NC Festival features rides, food, animals, fun this weekend

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:45:00 -0400

The annual festival is kind of like a smaller scale State Fair with rides, games and exhibits. Consider it a good way to get a taste of the big event and a great opportunity for a trial run if you have younger kids who haven't been to the fair before (which is set for Oct. 17 to Oct. 27 this year).

One more reminder: Play with Go Ask Mom at North Hills Wednesday!

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:42:04 -0400

One more quick reminder that we'll be at North Hills from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday.