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5 North Carolina spring break destinations to experience with your family

Whether it is spring or summer break, these five North Carolina attractions are great for families to enjoy.

Tandra Wilkerson, WRAL contributor

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your kids with these crafts, recipes

Valentine's Day is almost here and that means boxes of candy, heart-shaped cards and more fun.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Make Valentine's Day baskets for your kids

Instead of chocolate, try giving your children a Valentine's Day basket with some of their favorite things!

Jamei McGee, WRAL contributor

6 NC chocolate shops to check out

Searching for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? You really can't go wrong with chocolate from one of these shops in and around Raleigh.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

10 books to help your family celebrate Black History Month

All of these books have won or been nominated for the Coretta Scott King Award.

Sarah Stanley, St Timothy's School in Raleigh

Why you shouldn't set New Year's resolutions (and what you should do instead)

Whatever the resolution, we usually get really excited and are fired up for a few days or maybe even a few weeks. There's a reason why gym memberships produce such a high percentage of their revenue at the beginning of a new year.

Megan Sumrell

Where to see Santa in Raleigh and across the Triangle

Where to see Santa in Raleigh and across the Triangle in November and December 2023.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

7 ways to beat holiday season stress

Even in "regular times" -- remember those? -- the holiday season could be stressful. Long to-do lists, high expectations, pressing end-of-year deadlines, family drama and financial strain all love to show up in December.

UNC Health Talk

When to see Grinch and other holiday classics on TV

From "It's a Wonderful Life" to the Grinch, we have your list of when to catch your holiday favorites on TV!

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

From Apex to Vass: 2023 holiday events in your town

Celebrate the season in your hometown with parades, holiday lights and special shopping! There are events all over the Triangle throughout the season.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

16 Disney Cruise hacks to make your next family vacation magical

These tips will help you save money and make planning easier for your next Disney Cruise.

Crissy Fishbane, WRAL contributor

Troubled teens triggers: What causes violent behaviors?

Teenagers act the way they do for a reason. Even if a teen doesn't know why, their actions stem from reactions to earlier events.

Gale McKoy Wilkins, WRAL contributor

What to do with pumpkin? Compost, cook, decorate or toss

What to do with pumpkin? The city of Raleigh is asking people to reuse or compost their pumpkins or throw them away with ordinary trash.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

What to do with your leftover Halloween candy

If you are like me, you have extra Halloween candy in your house! Here are some ideas for how to get rid of it!

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

When is trick-or-treat this year? Tuesday, Oct. 31

When do trick-or-treaters hit the streets this Halloween? We have the answer for nearly three dozen communities in the region.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale is open this weekend

Parents can save money while stocking up on children's clothing, baby items and toys at the Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale this weekend.

Back-to-school: Disrupting your schedule

Mealtime is often the perfect place to check in with kids about their day and do a mental health check.

Gale McKoy Wilkins, WRAL contributor

My family has a 'no kids allowed' travel policy

In 18 years when our children leave the nest, we still want to know and like each other, so why not retain what made us "us" before they came along?

Stephanie Llorente, WRAL contributor

Do it afraid: Facing your fears

I want to encourage you today that fear, while a normal emotion, can be controlled.

Gale McKoy Wilkins, WRAL contributor

Amanda Lamb: Let your light shine

As parents, one of the hardest lessons we must learn is about letting our children go. I don't mean just the literal act of permitting them to leave the nest, I mean allowing them to make their own decisions even when we're not sure their decisions will ultimately lead to success.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Back to school planning tips

Here are 3 tips to help your entire family have a smoother transition back into school.

Megan Sumrell

Self-Talk can impact your mental, physical health

Both negative and positive self-talk can impact your mental and physical health.

Gale McKoy Wilkins, WRAL contributor

Alzheimer's: Memories are a funny thing

So often having a loved one with Alzheimer's induces a panic about what that person will forget. But I like to think about memory a little differently. Indulge me for a moment and let me explain.

Andrea Osborne, CBC Corporate Director of Content

Life coach: Finding your ideal self

Filters are just one way that teens seek to find belonging on social media.

Gale McKoy Wilkins, Tori Willis Miller and Asia Joyner

Alzheimer's: Making Mistakes

When my daughter was young - either in preschool or elementary - I thought it would be a lovely idea to take her and Mom to see a ballet together.

Andrea Osborne, CBC Corporate Director of Content