Kieng Rivens of Charlotte told his mother that feeding the homeless was his only birthday wish.
Marriage and divorce rates continue to decline in most states, according to new census data. Here’s what’s happening in North Carolina.
Students in Hickory decorated greeting cards for children receiving treatment at local hospitals
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
Students in Denver raised funds to purchase duffel bags and essential items for children in foster care
Students donated hats, sunscreen and sunglasses to local women and children in need
Updated research from the Economic Policy Institute puts the exorbitant costs of child care in North Carolina into perspective.
The Social Security Administration has released its annual list of the top baby names in the country, and here are the top picks in NC.
Lawyers are naming dozens of Boy Scout leaders accused of child sex abuse. Here’s how many were accused in North Carolina.
One in six children in America don’t have enough to eat. That includes more than 45,370 in Mecklenburg County.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
A new report ranked the best cities for single parents. See where the Charlotte metro fell.
Con artists are targeting aging residents in North Carolina and across America to defraud them of billions of dollars.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Tanaya Walters shares how college students can find a mentor while they're still in college to help guide them to the right career.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Here’s what babysitters in Charlotte are charging, according to UrbanSitter.
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Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
The only thing sweeter than these two videos by local Girl Scouts are the cookies they are promoting.
North Carolina 3-year-old trapped in a briar patch in the North Carolina woods says he was protected by a friend that happened to be a bear.
Most U.S. states are showing improvement in protecting minors caught in the web of sex trafficking. Here’s a look at NC’s efforts.
New statistics released by the government show that the fertility rate is down across most of the country. Here’s what was found in NC.
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
Hollister Co. partners with nonprofit Operation Warm to provide brand new coats to entire Charlotte area school on Tuesday, Dec. 18.
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Find out here if you live near any registered sex offenders in Charlotte. You can search by address, zip code and more.
Clear, calm communication is key when it comes to a child's wellbeing in a hurricane, says Zero To Three child wellness organization.
Europeans spend about $5,500 on their weddings. Americans typically spend five times that. Here’s what people in NC spent.
The new Charlotte swim school is holding a grand opening celebration Saturday. Here’s how you can swim free.
The apartment finding service Zumper ranked the largest cities based on 10 key factors. Charlotte and other NC cities, scored very well.
If you are planning on having kids, you might want to read this. A new study ranks the best states to have a child.
Bo Burnham's new film "Eighth Grade" is rated R, but children in NC can skirt the rules Wednesday night and watch the movie — for free.
Benefitting Levine's and St. Jude's Affiliate Clinic
One in nine young people from 16-24 are neither working nor attending school. Here’s how NC stacks up with others in at-risk youth.
The U.S. birth rate hit a 30-year low in 2017. High child care costs are a big reason why.
A new study looks at child well-being in four areas key areas. Here's how kids in North Carolina fared.
Most states haven’t strengthened laws or implemented any policies to stem the rising number of kids who die every year in hot cars.
A new report ranked every state based on "childhood enders" — such as child food insecurity — that cause kids to miss out on childhood.
With Father's Day on Sunday, a new study ranked NC near the bottom of U.S. states when it comes to the best places for working dads.
Help Patch celebrate Father’s Day 2018 by sending in your favorite lookalike photo.
A child is reported missing every 40 seconds in America. Some kids in NC are still missing. Share this to help bring them home.
The Social Security Administration is out with its annual rankings of America’s most popular baby names. See what names dominate in NC.
Take a look, then help Patch celebrate Mother's Day 2018 by sending in your own mother-child lookalike photos.
Help Patch celebrate Mother's Day 2018 by sending in your favorite lookalike photo.
The mom-to-be got one of the last seats on a flight to Raleigh. That flight turned out to be pivotal for her baby's future.
200 pediatric cancer patients in Charlotte received “Hope” bears Tuesday, donated by Extended Stay America. Here’s how you can help, too.