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Dinosaurs in Motion melds art, science to create stunning exhibit

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:13:43 -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

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:47:34 -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.

Tips for Parents: The importance of listening

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:37:00 -0400

Cristin DeRonja, director of the SAFEchild Advocacy Center and a Raleigh mom of four, tells us that listening to your children is critical as they grow.

Help a Mom: Cars fitting three car seats

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:27:00 -0400

Which cars have big enough back seats for car seats?

Solo Mom: Go ahead, sweat the 'small stuff'

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

I'm talking about the stuff that kids say that we adults have a tendency to think is small stuff. Like when my daughter comes home from school telling me that so-and-so isn't her best friend anymore.

N.C. Zoo polar bear to return this week

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:55:00 -0400

Big news from the N.C. Zoo this week: Aquila, the polar bear, will officially be back on display this Wednesday after a two-year stay at the Detroit Zoo.

Free child IDs, music, activities, fun at Go Ask Mom's North Hills event Wednesday!

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:00:00 -0400

It's shaping up to be a beautiful morning for our big event at North Hills in Raleigh on Wednesday! WRAL is forecasting a party cloudy, breezy day with a high of 84!

Duke Medicine: Exercise isn't optional; it's mandatory for good health

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:50:00 -0400

Some people speak of a "runner's high "-- an intoxicating feeling derived from going the distance and pushing your limits. And then there are those for whom exercise is a chore, an item to be checked off a to-do list.

Sloane Heffernan: Beyond the facts

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:45:00 -0400

I just wish that we could all face the fact that regardless of whether someone is a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, we all struggle and we all hope that we make the "right" choices when it comes to raising our family.

Artsplosure serves up family fun in its 34th year

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:40:00 -0400

Highlights include a 34-foot monster truck retrofitted with a calliope and a grand piano that spins. It's all starts Friday in downtown Raleigh!

Supporting the 2013 Strollerthon so other moms don't suffer

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:31:00 -0400

Raleigh mom Kerri Hall shares her experience with perinatal mood disorders and the importance of supporting Postpartum Education and Support's Strollerthon.

Month of Mom: Win tickets to the Hob Nob Jazz Series

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:30:07 -0400

Enjoy a casual evening of jazz at the Hob Nob Jazz Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary!

Amanda Lamb: Carrying on

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:59:00 -0400

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.

Absolute Joy helps soon-to-be moms enjoy pregnancy

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:25:00 -0400

Beatrice Diaz, a mom of four in Chapel Hill, has launched Absolute Joy, a maternity concierge and event planning business.

Frog in My Pocket consignment sale opens in Apex this week

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:14:00 -0400

Some children's consignment sales are gearing up for the next season, but we have one outlier. Frog in My Pocket in Apex will open to the public this Friday.

State historic sites in Durham plan scavenger hunt Saturday

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:03:00 -0400

Kids and families are invited to search for clues during scavenger hunts at Durham's three state historic sites.

Happy Mother's Day from Go Ask Mom!

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:43:00 -0400

Wishing you a wondering day!

North Hills Chick-fil-A offers Cookies for Moms tonight

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:10:28 -0400

The North Hills Chick-fil-A has some events coming up this month, including one tonight for moms.

Safety vehicles, K9 demonstrations, dunk booth planned at Cary Night Out tonight

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:49:14 -0400

Cary will host its first Cary Night Out from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., tonight, at the intersection of Dry and Academy streets. The evening includes K9 demonstrations and safety vehicles to explore, along with opportunities to check out "beer goggles" and a crash simulator.

Destination: Artspace in downtown Raleigh

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:34:56 -0400

Artspace in downtown Raleigh offers plenty of family-friendly fun. Families can watch artists at work and take in all kinds of art. Kids can take part in the summer programs.

Seasonal spraygrounds, pools begin to open

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:49:00 -0400

This weekend's mid-70s temperatures and kind of stormy weather doesn't exactly make for great outdoor swimming weather. But the region's seasonal pools and spraygrounds are beginning to open.

Recipe: Green smoothie

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:15:00 -0400

I thought I'd give the green smoothie a try. And, I'll have to say, I like it. Here's how I make mine. How do you make yours?

Month of Mom: Win tickets to the Museum of Life and Science!

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:53:02 -0400

Next up in our Month of Mom contests: Two family four packs to the Museum of Life and Science in Durham! The passes are good through Aug. 30!

Weekend Plans Mothers' Day Edition: Trains, improv, Disney music, and more

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:49:39 -0400

Strawberry picking, improv for families, Wake County libraries' book sale, The Brementown Musicians, Disney music, and special activities for mom. That's what we have on tap this weekend!

Lynda Loveland: Our own worst enemy!

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:50:00 -0400

Do you think fathers are as hard on themselves as mothers?

Friendly Reminder: Play with Go Ask Mom at North Hills May 15

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:27:00 -0400

We'll have crafts, child IDs, a fire truck, the Chick-fil-A cow, a free Stroller Strides workout and a performance from Rissi Palmer, who hit the country charts a few years ago and now has a children's album.