Sloane Heffernan Coverage

Game of Life: Teens learn financial literacy

WRAL contributor Sloane Heffernan got to experience a new program designed to help teens learn how to handle their finances.

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Sloane Heffernan: Stage Mom

When my youngest Quinn voiced interest, I jumped at the chance to live my "Stage Mom" dream.

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Sloane Heffernan: Meet Milton

We have a new, four-legged family member in our house.

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Dog adoption moves daughter to tears

Sloane Heffernan's daughter, Quinn, is overcome with joy to learn she the dog they fostered, Milton, will be moving into the home permanently. He was fostered through Saving Grace NC.,

Sloane Heffernan: Borrowed time

I can almost hear the clock ticking. With each milestone, the hands of time move closer to the moment when we will say goodbye. I am talking about the moment when your child heads off to college.

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Sloane Heffernan's five 'must-do's' before summer ends

This summer, we tried not to pack too many extra activities into our summer schedule. Here is a list of our top five summer favorites.

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Sloane Heffernan: Finding the best ways to not look your age

I just turned 50! How in the world did that happen? And who the heck is that person looking back at me in the mirror?

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Sloane Heffernan: The Giving Tree funds local schools with your donations

Are you looking for a good excuse to shop? I don't know about you, but I love a good bargain! And I love helping a good cause. You can do both at The Giving Tree in Wake Forest.

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Sloane Heffernan: Birthday blessings

I turn 50 years old in less than a month. As the day approaches, I'm trying to turn my attention to the many blessings that come with being a year older verses cursing each new wrinkle that appears on my face.

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Preparing my heart, child for college: Advice from the experts

February is the month when middle and high school students enroll in courses for the upcoming school year and WRAL contributor Sloane Heffernan's 17-year-old is getting ready for college.

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Sloane Heffernan: The sobering truth about Dry January

WRAL contributor Sloane Heffernan gets real about what she has learned about herself while not drinking any alcohol in January this year.

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Sloane Heffernan: Going nuts at Christmas

WRAL contributor Sloane Heffernan shares a recipe for some candied pecans with a kick!

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Sloane Heffernan: Christmas tree trip

Sloane Heffernan's family has a holiday tradition of visiting the North Carolina Mountains and picking out a Christmas tree.

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Tips for preparing your children for college

We got the inside scoop on the college admissions process from Lindsey Ringenbach, Director of College Consulting at Advantage College Planning, and former Assistant Director of Admissions at UNC Chapel Hill.

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Sloane Heffernan's Super Easy Homemade Donut Recipe

There is nothing better on a chilly, fall morning than a warm, delicious doughnut. Here's the good news, you don't have to get out of your cozy pajamas or leave your comfortable house to enjoy this tasty treat.

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Mom Chat Monday: Sloane Heffernan talks about how being an NFL cheerleader changed the trajectory of her life

For this week's Mom Chat Monday, I caught up with WRAL contributor Sloane Heffernan. We talked about her cheerleading days and how it really saved her life.

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Mom Chat Monday with Sloane Heffernan

For this week's Mom Chat Monday, WRAL lifestyle editor Kathy Hanrahan caught up with WRAL contributor Sloane Heffernan who talked about her cheerleading days and how it really saved her life.

Sloane Heffernan: Taking the leap

Author Napoleon Hill said it best, "Don't wait. The time will never be 'just right." Take the leap!

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Sloane Heffernan and family take leap off 'Jaws' bridge

Sloane Heffernan and her children took the leap off of the "Jaws" bridge at Martha's Vineyard.

Welcome back, Sloane! Former reporter joins Go Ask Mom as contributor

Sloane Heffernan wasn't gone that long, but we still missed her!

Family gets fuller picture of soldier's accomplishments

The family of a military vet now know about their loved one's accomplishments.

Sloane Heffernan: Just lunch ... no duty

Children live in the moment. They celebrate the little things. They love with all of their hearts. I got a good taste of what I had been missing during my lunch date with these first graders.

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Sloane Heffernan: Voicemails from heaven

What I miss the most is our phone calls. Even on the darkest days, talking to my mom would brighten my spirits.

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Sloane Heffernan: Reality sandwich

As Sloane cares for her mother, she reflects on her new role in the Sandwich Generation.

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Parental concerns: Social media posts create a digital footprint for children

Social media is a great way to stay in touch in the digital age, but posting pictures of children can create issues that last much longer than the moment the likes and shares stop rolling in.