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Get Financially Fit Spend more time enjoying your baby, and less time worrying about expenses

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Beyond the Baby Book Fun ways to document memories and milestones in your baby’s first year

11 Car Seat Check Up Master car seat safety with these tips

13 Medical Must-Haves 6 things to stock in your medicine cabinet for the first year and beyond

11 16 14 How to Create a Good Eater Tips to best first foods for baby and how to get on the road to good eating habits

16 Birthing Centers From water births to yoga classes, local birthing centers offer options

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BY ROBYN KINSEY MOORING

ou are about to bring a new life into the world and you want to be ready.

But there’s more to it than designing the nursery and shopping for clothes. Are you also

advisors will help you do that so you can spend more time enjoying your baby, and less time worrying about how much she costs.

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Get A FinAnciAl PhysicAl When it comes to the pregnancy “to do” list, getting a financial physical is “just as important, if not more important, than buying strollers, clothes and decorating the baby’s room,” says Court Creeden, a financial advisor with Parent Financial. This allows you to “gain clarity on where you are now as a couple and where you want to go as a family.” It also involves several key financial planning steps that parents of all income levels can and should take in preparation for baby’s first year.

creAte A BudGet “Having a baby means you’re going to have additional expenses that you didn’t have before,” says Nathan Farrior, a program manager with Durham Regional Financial Center. Preparing a budget during pregnancy gives you a chance to adjust for those added costs, and allows you to track and plan your expenses so you aren’t hit with too many surprises after baby arrives.

Creeden suggests pricing out one-time and ongoing expenses related to the birth of your baby. This will help you determine if your dream nursery matches what you can really afford, and if all new clothes are truly necessary. Once you have a ballpark figure in mind for what your baby’s first year might

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unexpected cost, allow for some extra. There are always surprises.

To help you track specific known expenses and find out what your baby’s first year might cost, BabyCenter offers an online calculator at babycenter.com/baby-cost-calculator.

Determining as many of those costs as possible and how they fit in your budget should guide many of the decisions you will make as new parents.

DECIDE ABOUT WORK Having a budget also helps expecting parents determine whether one spouse will be able to stay at home with the baby or cut back on work, if that’s what both parents want. Full-time daycare costs an average of $1,000 per month. Holly Nicholson, a certified financial planner from Raleigh, advises trying to live off one salary and “banking the other one” before baby arrives.

This helps couples determine whether they can afford to have one parent stay home with the new baby and if any budgeting adjustments are necessary.

SAvE MORE, SpEnD LESS Living off one salary during pregnancy is also a great way to jumpstart the savings habit. If expectant parents

haven’t already started saving a little money each month for emergencies, now is the time to do it. Daniel Corley, a financial advisor from Chapel Hill, recommends putting away at least three to six months of expenses. While this is the general rule for everyone, he advises aiming for the higher amount in preparation for maternity leave.

Retirement may be the furthest thought from many expecting parents’ minds, but saving for it should be a top priority. Nicholson advises putting at least 10 percent of your income into a 401(k) plan and/or a Roth IRA. If you can’t afford to do that, Corley advises setting an overall 10 percent savings goal for your baby’s first year. That should translate into 7-8 percent going toward retirement initially and 2-3 percent going toward education savings, such as a 529 plan. Once you establish that base, Corley advises adding 2 percent a year toward these goals over the next 10 years.

In addition to saving money during pregnancy, living off one salary makes it possible to pay down credit card debt and other large, high-interest debts. Corley says you should have “zero credit card debt when the child arrives” because it’s a mistake to think you’re going to “get rid of it easily once the child gets here.”

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EVALUATE BENEFITS Evaluating employee benefits is a crucial step during pregnancy. Start with your health insurance and find out how your plan covers delivery costs and the addition of a child to your policy.

The next step is to figure out how much life insurance you have through work. Creeden warns that many people think they have plenty just because they have a policy through their employer, but are surprised when they find out how much it’s really worth. He cautions against taking someone else’s “guesstimate” for how much life insurance you need because every family’s needs are different.

Know your regular expenses, future planned expenses and your family’s goals. Those numbers should dictate how much life insurance you need.

Child care and health flexible spending accounts provide another way to save money because they allow you to pay for health care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Child care FSAs allow you to pay for daycare expenses with up to $5,000 pre-tax. Up until now, there wasn’t an official limit on how much you could contribute to a health FSA;

however, as part of the Affordable Care Act signed by President Obama, FSAs will incur annual limits of $2,500 a year starting Jan. 1, 2013. This limit is per individual, so each working spouse can elect to set aside up to $2,500. Going forward, that limit could rise annually based on inflation. FSAs will remain “useit-or-lose-it” accounts, so any unused balance for one year can’t be used to fund expenditures the next year.

MAkE A WILL Naturally, pregnancy is not a time when you want to think about “what if,” but it’s a must. “This is the time to write a will and designate a guardian” if something should happen to you or your spouse. As soon as your baby is born, finalize everything and be done with it — at least until the next baby comes along.

Financial planning may seem like the most “un-exciting” thing you can do during pregnancy, but as Creeden says, you don’t want to wait until you’re in the wonderful “tornado of parenthood” before realizing what you need to do.

Robyn Kinsey Mooring is a Durham-based writer and the mother of two boys.

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Babies change in the blink of an eye, and there’s no easier way to see that than through photos. “Photographs are a moment in time captured forever,” says Nicole Rogers, a family and baby photographer and mother of one in Charlotte. “We can look back at them and remember what our children looked like at 6 months old, how they used to fit inside a basket or a chair.

To capture the changes, take a photo of your baby once a month (or once a week if you’re feeling ambitious) in the same colored outfit and in the same location. By the end of the year, you’ll have an amazingly visual reminder of how much your child has grown.

To note the specific months, weeks or milestones, make custom cards to place beside your baby in each photo. If you’re techsavvy, skip the cards and layer text over the photos using Photoshop or another photoediting program.

Online retailers offer customized monthly bodysuits in corresponding sizes. You can even download free iron-on templates at marthastewart.com to craft the outfits yourself.

Photos taken from each of your baby’s first 12 months can be used to create a calendar for the next year. Apple users can use iPhoto to select a group of photos and create a personalized calendar. Add notes to special dates and click to purchase when your design is complete. Snapfish.com, shutterfly. com and vistaprint.com offer similar services, as do retailers such as Kinkos, Walgreens and CVS. Shuttercal.com, another digital option, allows users to upload a photo each day, then organize the images in a calendar format.

Looking for a unique way to preserve special milestones and moments? The Patchwork Bear makes oneof-a-kind memory quilts and patchwork bears from outgrown baby clothes. Just send six to 10 outfits to the company’s headquarters in Princeton, N.J., and allow two to four weeks for completion and delivery. ($98; thepatchworkbear.com) The Paloma Poster is a fun, graphic way to chart facts and figures that make up your baby’s first year, such as head-circumference comparisons to favorite foods, depicted in line graph form. ($150, $45 for a standard milestone poster; strangebirdy.com)

craft it While scrapbooking can take up a lot of time, Tracy Gilley, owner of Scrapbook Traditions in Winston-Salem, says that might be just what a new mom needs. “Scrapbooking is a huge stress reliever, and ‘me time’ is vital, especially to new moms,” she says.

Parents who feel overwhelmed but still

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want to scrapbook the memories can take advantage of Scrapbook Traditions “scrap-for-hire” service.

“We have a lot of new moms who hire us to scrapbook that first hectic year and then continue what we have begun for them on their own as their lives adjust,” she says.

The full-service shop also offers customized papers, one-on-one appointments and baby showers during which every guest creates a spread for the mom-to-be.

For busy parents, Creative Memories also offers quick-books with predecorated pages, stickers and accents to help simplify the process.

Digitize it Technology-based baby books are perfect for on-the-go parents who frequently use smartphones or tablet computers. Emmbook for Baby allows users to record milestones through text and photos, then share them electronically with family and friends. It also works as a diary for feedings, sleep, diaper changes and more.

Baby Book for Android and Baby Milestones offer similar features. These apps allow you to manage details about your child, add events, browse your photo gallery to select pictures to share and more.

A high-tech spin on traditional baby books is a digital photo album. It allows users to import their own photos into professionally designed pages and layouts, some more customized than others, available with hard or soft cover and available in various sizes. Shutterfly.com, snapfish.com, mixbook.com and vistaprint.com all offer babyspecific books and themes.

Katrina Tauchen is a freelance writer, editor and new mom who lives in Durham. She blogs at splashofsomething.com.

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As a mom-to-be you likely will be showered with adorable onesies, but be sure these items are in your medicine cabinet for baby – who will be crawling, walking and running before you know it.

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A temperature is a true sign when a baby is sick, and a digital rectal thermometer provides the most accurate reading. A wide variety of rectal thermometers are available ranging in price from $5-$20. Ear or temporal-scan thermometers may be preferred for toddlers, but know they are often off by a few degrees. Safety1st ProGrade Complete Family Thermometer, safety1st.com, $44.99.

Before they can blow their own noses, a nasal aspirator is key to helping babies breathe – and feel – better when they are stuffed up. A bulb syringe is the most commonly used, but there are battery-operated versions and even some that work like a straw without actually getting the mucus in your mouth. Consider keeping some saline drops nearby too to help loosen mucus. Nose Frida Snot Sucker, fridababy.com, $15.

In no time, infants are crawling, then walking and running. Inevitably new walkers take a tumble or two.

Be prepared with a couple reusable gel packs stowed away in the freezer. A cold gel pack minimizes swelling and is good relief after shots and on insect bites. Boo Boo Buddy, available at most retail stores, $5.

Fever Reducer When baby spikes a fever, you’ll be glad you have acetaminophen or ibuprofen on hand. Be very careful to follow dosage instructions on the boxes for the age and weight of your child.

It is not recommended to give acetaminophen to babies under 3 months without doctor’s approval.

Humidifier When your child gets a cough or croup, adding moisture to the air can help.

Humidifiers are also helpful during winter months when heated air reduces humidity levels throughout the house, making for uncomfortably dry throats and noses. Frog Prince, crane-usa.com, $45.99.

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am a picky eater. I think chocolate is a major food group and green beans should be declared a form of torture.

But when I had my daughter, I knew I had to change so she would become a better eater than I am. Mostly through introducing a variety of foods at an early age, I now have a 6-year-old who lists asparagus and strawberries among her favorite foods.

Registered dietitian Meredith Dolan, with Be Active Kids of North Carolina, agrees that introducing as many foods as you can as early as you can gives your baby the best chance to acquire a taste for a variety of foods.

But, she emphasizes, “the best thing you can do you for your child is to be a role model.” Frequently serve and eat the same foods you want your children to eat. And be careful of facial expressions – don’t turn up your nose at a food then expect your little one to be excited about it!

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then add proteins at about 9 months.

Dolan, a mother of three, suggests starting a meal with vegetables and proteins then have fruits at the end, because most babies naturally favor sweeter foods.

A good way to introduce your baby and toddler to different foods is to make your own baby food. North Carolina has an abundance of farmer’s markets offering in-season fruits and vegetables. Steam peeled and diced fruits and vegetables and pop them into a food processor to make purees the right consistency. This is a good time to add spices or mix flavors, says Dolan, though avoid salt. Then divide the puree into individual freezable containers or ice cube trays and freeze. The process is simple, economical and allows parents to better control what their children are eating.

It doesn’t necessarily mean a child doesn’t like a food if he rejects it. It can take 10-15 exposures before he may enjoy it. Reintroduce the food often and

try presenting it in different ways – but don’t hide it, warns Dolan. While this trick can lead to better nutrition, it doesn’t develop better eating behaviors.

It’s OK to add extra vegetables to pasta sauce, just be open about it.

Lincolnton mom Kirby Scotton uses other techniques for getting 2-year-old Evie to eat a wider variety of foods. “I try to make mealtime as interesting as possible,” she says, “by making it playful and using colors and themes on her plate.” Another technique is to make one food look like another. “She likes chicken nuggets, but not fish, so I make fish sticks that look like chicken nuggets.”

With a little planning and by setting a good example, parents can start their children on the road to good nutrition and eating habits for life.

Heather Bailey is a Charlotte editor and writer and mom to a 6-year-old adventurous eater/daughter.

Great First Foods For BaBy

Vegetables and fruits make perfect first foods of your baby. These five picks are all easy to digest and pose little risk of allergic reaction.

1. Avocados - Just like bananas, avocados don’t need to be cooked; simply mash them up.

Filled with protein and Omega 3 fatty acids, they are one of the most nutritionally dense fruits.

2. Sweet potatoes Another highly nutritious choice, sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A, potassium and fiber and are low on the glycemic index despite their sweet taste. Baking them retains the most nutrients.

3. Carrots - These sweet roots are easier to digest than green vegetables such as beans. They are full of beta-carotene as well as vitamins and minerals.

The best thing about carrots is that they are easy to find year round.

4. Squashes - These complex carbohydrate foods such as acorn or butternut squash are packed with vitamin A, folate and calcium. Roast the squash for the most nutrients and flavor.

5. Pears - As the least acidic fruit, pears are very easy on baby’s digestion.

In fact, citrus fruits should not be introduced until your baby is 9-12 months old. Pears are full of vitamins C and K and fiber.

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Carolina Community Maternity Center 2848 Pleasant Road, Ste. 101, Fort Mill, S.C. 803-802-9494 carolinabirth.org

Out-of-hospital, midwife-run center.

Water births option.

Minimal intervention during labor.

Carolinas Medical Center: Maternity Center 1000 Blythe Blvd.

704-355-2229 carolinashealthcare.org/cmcwomens-services

State-of-the-art monitoring equipment.

Rooms with Jacuzzi tubs.

Waiting room includes Internet access and kidfriendly activities.

Parent and sibling Level IV NICU tours available. Call Only ECMO to arrange. (heart/lung respiratory assistance) system in the region.

CMC-Lincoln: New Beginnings Birthing Center 433 McAlister Road, Lincolnton 980-212-2000 cmc-lincoln.org

Spacious rooms include babyshaped sink with heat lamp, sleeper sofa, small refrigerator, flat-screen TV with DVD and media card reader.

Designated C-Section operating room.

Level II nursery for babies requiring special care.

CMC-NorthEast: Mariam Cannon Hayes Family Center 920 Church St., N. Concord 704-403-1275 northeastmedical.org

Private rooms with sleeping accommodations for birthing partners.

CMC-Pineville: Pineville Maternity Center 10628 Park Road, Pineville 704-667-1400 cmc-pineville.org

Private suites with whirlpool tub, CD player, and private refrigerator.

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TOURS Tours each Saturday, 1 p.m.

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Natural childbirth and breastfeeding classes, prenatal yoga, and postpartum support groups

Childbirth, parenting and breastfeeding classes.

Neonatologist, perinatologist and anesthesiologist care.

Charlotte Fetal Care Center for high-risk pregnancies.

1:1 nurse-patient ratio for mothers who have been induced or are in their second stage of labor.

Call 980-212-1800 to schedule tour.

Breastfeeding, and infant safety and CPR classes; and preparation for childbirth classes for couples.

Quiet time daily from 2-3 p.m.

State-of-the-art infant security system.

Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Tours each Tuesday,6 p.m. Call 704-403-1275 to register.

Childbirth, breastfeeding, parenting and sibling classes.

In-house OB/GYN specialists.

Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic for high-risk pregnancies.

Quiet time daily from 2-4 a.m. and 2-4 p.m.

Level III NICU Transport to the Level IV NICU at CMC-Main available.

Call the Baby Line at 704-341-2500 to register.

Pregnancy, labor and delivery, and childcare classes.

24-hour epidural anesthesia coverage.

Nursing care by same nursing team throughout stay.

Infant security system.

Quiet time daily from 2-4 p.m.

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CMC-Union: Women’s Center 600 Hospital Drive, Monroe 704-283-2229 cmc-union.org

Private birthing suites with rocking chair, phone, TV and Jacuzzi tub; and private recovery rooms.

Special Care Nursery Transport to the Level IV NICU at CMC-Main available.

Call for class and tour information.

CMC-University: Maternity Center 8800 N. Tryon St. 704-863-5858 cmc-university.org

Private labor-and-delivery suites include TV, DVD and CD player, rocking chair, bathroom, daybed and Internet connection.

Level III Special Care Neonatal Nursery Transport to the Level IV NICU at CMC-Main available.

Pregnancy, delivery Separate tours for adults and children. and childcare Call 704-863-5858 classes. to schedule.

Davis Regional Medical Center 218 Old Mocksville Road, Statesville 704-873-0281 davisregional.com

Spacious labor-and-delivery rooms with Jacuzzi tub, TV with DVD/VCR combo and deluxe sleeping accommodations.

Gaston Memorial Hospital: The Birthplace 2525 Court Drive, Gastonia 704-834-BABY caromonthealth.org

Private labor-and-delivery suites with rocker recliner, full-size sofa bed, refrigerator, wireless Internet access, TV with VCR/DVD player and whirlpool tub.

Level III NICU with Group tours 16 private rooms available. for parents.

Iredell Memorial Hospital: The Birth Place 557 Brookdale Drive, Statesville 704-878-4555 yourpamperedpregnancy. com

Labor-and-delivery rooms feature the latest technology, high-thread count bed sheets, soothing DVD music and mints on your pillow.

The Birth Place Continued is a wing of comfortable, quiet rooms for mom and baby after delivery.

Special Care Nursery with transportation to neonatal medical centers available.

TOURS

Select Thursday nights at 7 p.m. Call 704-838-7458 for information.

Expectant parent tours held on the first Sunday of each month. Sibling tours held on the second Thursday of each month. Call for details.

CLASSES Pregnancy, parenting and women’s health issue classes, plus seminars and support groups.

OTHER FEATURES Quiet time daily from 2-4 p.m.

New Women’s Center scheduled to open in late 2014.

Neonatologists, and respiratory therapists on staff.

Neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, labor/ delivery nurse and 24-hour anesthesiology coverage.

Infant security system.

Breastfeeding, water aerobics, childbirth and sibling classes.

Perinatologists to manage high-risk pregnancies.

Breastfeeding Boutique coming soon.

Pregnancy, childbirth and parenting classes.

Specialty-trained nursing staff and technicians for high-risk pregnancies Neonatalogists, neonatal nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, occupational and physical therapists available.

The Pampered Pregnancy Club provides tools to navigate pregnancy, delivery and beyond.

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Expectant parents, grandparents and sibling tours. Call 888-995-6762 to schedule.

Childbirth education, breasfeeding, infant care, CPR and sibling classes.

Birth Center orientation and tour the first Tuesday of each month and the third Friday of each month. Call for details.

Childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting classes, plus massage and prenatal/ postpartum fitness.

OTHER FEATURES

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center: The Stork’s Landing Maternity Center 146 Medical Park Road, Mooresville 704-660-4373 lnrmc.com

Labor-and-delivery suites with private Jacuzzi baths.

Postpartum rooms with private showers.

Natural Beginnings Birth Center 1420 Fern Creek Drive, Statesville 704-380-3722 naturalbeginningsnc.com

An out-of-hospital birthing center that offers midwife care.

Birthing suites with option of waterbirth.

Piedmont Medical Center: Women’s Center 222 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, S.C. 803-329-1234 piedmontmedicalcenter. com

10 large, private rooms include wooden bassinet, built-in sofas, table and chairs for private dining, large soaking tubs, and a TV/VCR and stereo system.

Level II special care nursery.

Call 803-329-1234 to register.

Variety of classes and support groups.

On-staff, 24/7 neonatologist and pediatric hospitalist.

Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville: Family Maternity Center 10030 Gilead Road, Huntersville 704-316-4000 presbyterian.org

Labor-and-delivery suites with TVs, DVD/VCR players, refrigerators, glider rockers and Internet access.

Special parking spaces near the front door for laboring mothers.

Level III NICU, supported by Level IV NICU at Presbyterian Main in Charlotte.

Call 704-384-4949 to schedule a tour for parents and siblings.

Maternity, parenting and sibling classes.

Neonatal nurse practitioners available.

Presbyterian Hospital Matthews: Family Maternity Center 1500 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews 704-384-6500 presbyterian.org

Labor-and-delivery suites include recliners, dinette sets, TV, VCR, refrigerator, large windows, outside balconies and daybed.

Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, supported

by Level IV NICU at Presbyterian Main in Charlotte.

Call 704-384-4949 to schedule a tour for parents and siblings.

Maternity, childbirth and yoga classes.

Neonatal nurse practitioners available.

Presbyterian Hospital: The Birthing Experience at Presbyterian Women’s Center 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte 704-384-4000 presbyterian.org

Spacious birthing suites include air-jet Jacuzzi, sleep chair, rocking chair, wireless high-speed Internet access, TV with DVD/VCR, stereo with a CD/MP3 player and a sink designed especially for your baby’s first bath.

Post-delivery, private familycare suites include a sleep bed, work desk, private bath, glider rocker, and wireless high-speed Internet access.

Level IV NICU.

Call 704-384-4949 to schedule a tour for parents and siblings.

Maternity, childbirth, sibling and parenting classes.

Anesthesiologists, neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners High-risk special care unit supported by perinatologists.

Infant security system.

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Perinatologists, midwives and 24/7 board-certified anesthesiologists.

RESOURCE LISTINGS ADOPTION RESOURCES

CONTENTS 19 ADOPTION RESOURCES 19 BABY AND TODDLER ACTIVITIES 20 BABY PLANNING AND CONCEIRGE SERVICES 21 BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT AND SUPPLIES 22 CHILDBIRTH CLASSES 22 CHILD CARE REFERRAL, RESOURCES AND NANNIES

A Child’s Hope 434 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1860, Raleigh 919-839-8800 achildshope.com Offers pre- and post-placement adoption services, and facilitates adoptions of children with special needs.

Alexander Youth Network 6220 Thermal Road 704-366-8712 www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org Facilitates foster care, as well as adoption of older children.

Another Choice for Black Children 2340 Beatties Ford Road 800-774-3534 acfbc.org Facilitates adoption assistance to families who desire to adopt or foster AfricanAmerican children or children with special needs.

Bethany Christian Services 23 DOULAS 23 HEALTH AND SAFETY 23 HOLISTIC HEALTH AND MASSAGE THERAPY 25 INFERTILITY/ FERTILITY 25 MATERNITY WEAR AND NURSING GEAR

704-541-1833 bethany.org/charlotte Offers domestic and international adoption and foster care services.

Carolina Adoption Services 301 N. Elm St., Suite 500, Greensboro 800-632-9312 carolinaadoption.org Provides international adoption services.

Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Charlotte 1123 S. Church St. 704-370-3262 | 888-990-4199 (international

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26 OB/GYNS

cssnc.org Provides domestic and international adoption services.

27 PEDIATRICS

Children’s Home Society of N.C.

28 PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 29 PHOTOGRAPHY 30 SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUPS AND SERVICES 30 SUPPORT GROUPS

810 Tyvola Road, Suite 112 800-632-1400 chsnc.org Services include domestic adoption for infants and older children, and adoption support.

Christian Adoption Services Inc. 624-134 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews 704-847-0038 christianadopt.org Offers domestic and international adoption services.

Christian Family Services Inc.

Step-by-Step Adoption Consultants

Rock Hill, S.C. 803-328-2229 christianfamilyservices.org Offers domestic adoption services.

704-650-5697 stepbystepadoption.com Guidance for international adoptions.

DATZ Foundation of N.C.

BABY AND TODDLER ACTIVITIES The Art Room

235 Cabarrus Ave. E., Concord 800-829-5683 datzfoundation.org Offers domestic and international adoption services.

118 East Kingston Ave., Suite 11 704-651-8040 cometotheartroom.com Art programs for ages 1 and older.

Link Adoption Consultants

Ballantyne Reading Academy for the Very Young

1630 N. Main St., China Grove 704-622-0708 linkadoption.com A Christian-based referral agency for prospective adoptive parents and birth mothers.

Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas 4822 Albemarle Road, Suite 240 704-940-3333 lfscarolinas.org Offers adoption information, referral, adoption home studies and postplacement supervision.

Mecklenburg County Youth and Family Services 301 Billingsley Road 704-336-3000 charmeck.org Facilitates adoption and foster parenting in Mecklenburg County.

Nathanson Adoption Services 7401 Carmel Executive Park, Suite 315 704-553-9506 nathansonadopt.com Offers pre- and post-adoption services for international and domestic adoptions.

Southern Piedmont Adoptive Families of America spafa.org Largest and most active adoption support group in North Carolina that provides support to families before and after the adoption journey.

St. Mary International Adoptions 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 204 704-527-7673 stmaryadoption.com A Christian-based agency that connects children from Poland and Bulgaria to couples and single people.

17228 Lancaster Hwy., Suite 211 704-438-7909 ballantynereading.com Nurtures pre-reading skills in ages 3-5 and promotes kindergarten readiness.

Be Yoga Family 2205 Park Road beyogafamily.com Offers prenatal yoga classes, as well as yoga for mom-and-infant/toddler classes.

BounceU 10624 Metromont Pkwy., No. 300 704-921-8771 bounceu.com Offers Pre-K and Play for ages 3-5, plus open jump for all ages.

Charlotte Aquatics 7835 Little Ave. 704-341-9673 charlotteaquatics.com Swim instruction beginning at 6 months.

Charlotte Family Yoga 10215 Prosperity Park Drive, No. 210 704-992-1145 charlottefamilyyogacenter.com Mommy/Daddy and Me, and Mommy and Me Postnatal classes. Also offers onsite childcare.

Charlotte Nature Museum 1658 Sterling Road, beside Freedom Park 704-372-6261 charlottenaturemuseum.org A science education center with handson activities and special programs.

Charlotte Swim Academy 9315 Monroe Rd. #A 704-845-8377 charlotteswimacademy.com Swim instruction for ages 9 months and older.

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KidSwim Charlotte

345 N. College St. 704-377-4187 csaarts.org Music lessons for ages 3.5 and older, plus Preschool Arts Lab.

980-297-1980 kidswimcharlotte.com In-home swim instruction, survival and self-rescue.

Discovery Place

704-843-5439 new.kidzartncsc.com Drawing-based art classes for ages 2 and older. Classes offered at various locations.

301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261 discoveryplace.org A science education center that promotes learning through hands-on exhibits.

Discovery Place KIDS 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville 704-337-2672 discoveryplacekids.org A children’s museum that encourages interactive learning through play.

Elm Lane Music School 11724 Elm Lane 704-542-7273 elmlanemusicschool.com Suzuki Music Classes for parent and child, ages birth-3, with music-based activities.

Foreign Language League 704-500-0143 foreignlanguageleague.com Spanish, French and Mandarin immersion program for ages 18 months and older.

Gymboree Play and Music

• 3419 Toringdon Way | 704-759-8521 • 20619 Torrence Chapel Rd, Suite 116, Cornelius | 704-655-9650 gymboreeclasses.com Developmental play, music and art programs for ages birth to 5.

KidzArt

Kindermusik kindermusik.com Specializes in group movement and music for ages newborn to 7.

Launch Your Kid 704-277-2327 launchyourkid.com Early childhood enrichment through fitness, dance, yoga, ballet and music.

The Little Gym 2935 Providence Road, No. 206 704-365-3838 thelittlegym.com A learning and physical development center that offers children’s activities, including parent/child classes.

Little Otter Little Otter Swim School 8200 Tower Point Drive 704-846-7946 Swim instruction for ages 6 months and older. See ad on Page 2.

Main Street Children’s Museum 133 E. Main St., Rock Hill, S.C. 803-327-6400 chmuseums.org/childrens Offers fun, educational activities created for ages birth through 6.

Infant Swim of the Carolinas infantswimcarolinas.com Provider of Self-Rescue Swimming lessons for ages 6 months to 6 years.

MusikGarten 800-216-6864 musikgarten.org

Be Picky about your Baby’s child care and education With years of nation-wide experience, Dr. Donna Hinkle gives you professional information and on-site evaluations of child care and preschools in the Charlotte area.

Call or text her at 336-251-9300 or email Donna@PickyParents.net

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A multi-year educational program that helps infants, toddlers, and children develop a love of music.

smallhandsbigart.com Arts classes for ages 18 months and older.

Music Together musictogehterofcharlotte.com An internationally recognized early childhood music program for ages 0-7.

Branches throughout Charlotte ymcacharlotte.org Swim, dance, gymnastics and more for ages 6 weeks and older.

My First Music Discovery

YWCA

404-314-4536 themusicclass.com Music and movement classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and parents.

3420 Park Road 704-525-5770 ywcacentralcarolinas.org Offers WaterBabies parent-child swim lessons for ages 6 months to 3 years old.

My Gym

• 5110 Park Road 2D | 704-522-6966 • 9852 Red Road A2 | 704-543-0682 mygym.com Music, dance, sports and more for ages 6 weeks and older.

Noah’s Art

• 5110 Park Road | 704- 521-6657 • 9852 Rea Road | 704-542-2388 noahs-art.com Creative art instruction for ages 2-10.

YMCA of Greater Charlotte

BABY PLANNING AND CONCEIRGE SERVICES ItsaBelly 803-374-6377 (Ashley Harkrader) itsabelly.com Provides new parent education, baby registry consultation, nursery design, child-proofing services and more.

I’m Not an Octopus

Play Spanish 704-442-5616 playspanish.com Introduces children to the Spanish language and culture through a playbased curriculum. See ad on Page 24.

704-281-6636 or 704-843-9885 imnotanoctopus.com Provides high-quality in-home personal assistance, organization and a caring helping hand to busy parents.

Spanish is Fun

704-312-0289 littlemiraclesbabyplanning.com Provides help when creating a nursery, shopping for baby products, as well as research and recommendations for ecofriendly products.

704-542-0208 Spanish language lessons beginning at age 4.

Romp & Roll 4200 Main St., Suite 100, Harrisburg 704-455-2623 rompnroll.com Gym programs, art classes and music for children ages 3 months to 5 years.

Small Hands Big Art 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd., Suite 103 704-246-8271

Little Miracles Baby Planning

Made Momma Baby Planning 704-777-5701 mademommababyplanning.com Provides baby registry, baby shower, nursery decorating, personal shopping and other services.

Maunica Concierge 980-833-2818 maunicaconcierge.com Assists new parents with grocery shopping, finding a nanny or sitter, managing appointments and other needed tasks.

Meggan Hartman 828-230-3290 megganhartman.com Sleep consultant and new-parent educator. See ad on Page 32.

Mily Map Family Organizers 704-890-1955 milymapfamily.com Offers assistance with organization, planning, errands, and finding caregiver services.

Sweet Dreams Newborn Care 704-408-5903 sweetdreamsnewborn.com Provides professional, reliable nighttime newborn care.

Sweet Pea Baby Planners 704-975-4772 sweetpeababyplanners.com/skeel/ Personalized services focus on lifestyle and family routines to ensure items and programs fit each family’s needs.

BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT AND SUPPLIES Most area hospitals have lactation consultants who make in-hospital visits, offer prenatal classes on breastfeeding and see mothers on an outpatient basis if necessary. Some have breast pumps to purchase or rent. Check with your hospital regarding these services.

Birth and Breastfeeding Connection 704-540-2322 birthbreastfeedingconnection.com Offers prenatal breastfeeding classes, home visit consultations, hospital grade breast pump rentals, and breastfeeding accessories.

Carolinas HealthCare Lactation Centers Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte – 704-355-2229 CMC-Lincoln - 980-212-2000 CMC-Northeast (Concord) – 704-403-1275 CMC-Pineville – 704-667-1390 CMC-Union – 704-225-2890 CMC-University – 704-863-5858 carolinashealthcare.org

Offers a variety of nursing support and outpatient services to breastfeeding mothers through the six individual medical centers.

CaroMont Birthplace Gaston Memorial Hospital 2525 Court Drive, Gastonia 704-834-2229 caromontbirthplace.org Offers prenatal lunchtime breastfeeding question-and-answer sessions, and breastfeeding classes, as well as lactaction consultation.

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ilca.org A searchable database of licensed lactation consultants.

Spending time in our classrooms is the best way to experience our Montessori Early School (ages 2-1/2 through 5).

Lake Norman Regional Center for Lactation and Infant Nutrition 146 Medical Park Road, Suite 110, Mooresville 704-660-4373 lnrmc.com International Board Certified Lactation consultants offer support and assistance to new moms trying to breastfeed.

La Leche League 800-LA-LECHE lllofnc.org Helping mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, information and education.

We host drop-in tours every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. - no appointment necessary!

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The Milky Way 1419 East Blvd.

704-374-9200 amilkyway.com Offers apparel, equipment, books and training for nursing moms.

Nursing Mother’s Place Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte – 704-384-7515 Huntersville –704-316-5580 Matthews – 704-384-7519 presbyterian.org/nursingmothersplace Breastfeeding classes, assistance to nursing mothers and access to pump rentals.

The Nurtured Baby 704-662-2708 thenurturedbaby.net Offers in- home breastfeeding consultations and pump rental.

See ad on Page 32.

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WIC Loving Support Peer Counselors

Mind Matters Hypnosis and Counseling

704-336-6464 meckhealth.org Classes, consultation and a pump-loan program for WIC clients.

Rosedale Wellness, 10225 Suite B Hickorywood Hill Ave., Huntersville 704-796-8542 mindmattersincorporated.com Offers Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis program.

CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

ANT ORAL EXAMS F N I E E R F Ages 0-24 months

Now Accepting New Patients

Many area hospitals offer classes for pregnant women who have chosen that hospital for delivery. Check with your selected hospital regarding childbirth education schedules. Also see Birthing Centers beginning on Page 16.

Belly Guru 219 Main St., Suite A, Pineville 704-780-4586 bellyguru.com Provides labor-and-delivery birth coaching support and yoga, partner exercise classes and postnatal yoga.

The Bradley Method 800-4-ABIRTH bradleybirth.com Information about the Bradley method of husband-coached natural childbirth, and instructor locator.

Carolina Community Maternity Center 2848 Pleasant Road, Suite 101, Fort Mill, S.C. 803-802-9494 carolinabirth.org Offers Bradley classes, Hypnobabies and Lamaze classes, as well as breastfeeding and prenatal yoga.

Hip Chick Birth 704-817-8793 hipchickbirth.com Modern childbirth classes to prepare parents for their new addition.

InformedBirth.org informedbirth.org Childbirth class and doula referral service.

Lamaze International 800-368-4404 lamaze.org

Learn to Birth Brandi R. Jackson, DDS, MS

704-895-6445

11223 DaVinci Drive, Davidson, NC 28036 (Located at Renaissance Square Shopping Center)

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704-782-0828 learntobirth.com Certified local Bradley-method instructor.

Mama Doula Birth Services 704-737-1355 mamadoulabirthservices.com Offers VBAC education and childbirth classes.

Natural Beginnings Birth and Wellness Center 1420 Fern Creek Drive, Statesville 704-380-3722 naturalbeginningsnc.com Offers natural childbirth classes.

CHILD CARE REFERRAL, RESOURCES AND NANNIES Agency Nannys Plus Charlotte – 704-525-3335 agencynannysplus.com On-call sitters and nanny placement.

AuPair Care 800-428-7247 aupaircare.com Pairs a young adult from another country to live with your family and provide in-home child care services.

Charlotte Care Network Locations throughout Charlotte area 800-476-1832 childcarenetwork.net Offers child care beginning at age 6 weeks. See ad on inside back cover.

Charlotte Care Services Inc. 310 East Blvd., Suite 7 704-335-0501 charlottecareservices.com Offers babysitting services 24/7, plus share-a-sitter service. See ad on Page 32.

Child Care Resources Inc. 4600 Park Road, Suite 400 704-376-6697 childcareresourcesinc.org Assists families in managing life transitions that require child care, and provides information on child care regulations and compliance.

See ad on Page 29.

College Nannies and Tutors | Lake Norman 704-947-8687 collegenannies.com Full- and part-time nanny placement.

Cultural Care AuPair 800-333-6056 culturalcare.com Provides in-home nannies nationwide.

See ad on Page 26.

EurAuPair 800-333-3804, ext. 2 euraupair.com Matches families with English-speaking live-in au pairs.

Hopeful Nannies 704-964-4443 hopefulnannies.com A locally owned nanny placement agency.

Olive You Nanny 704-737-6924 oliveyounanny.com/charlotte Matches families with full-time, part-time and temporary nannies, and night nurses.

Picky Parents 336-251-9300 pickyparents.net Provides on-site child care and preschool evaluations to help find best fit for parents and baby. See ad on Page 20.

Purple Nanny 1101 W. 1st St., Suite 129 704-351-2100 purplenannycharlotte.com Assists families in locating and evaluating caregivers, including nannies, babysitters, newborn assistance and mother’s helper.

Smart Start of Mecklenburg 704-377-6588 smartstartofmeck.org Provides resources and referrals for early education and child care.

The Nanny Group 704-258-1105 nannykairos.com Assists clients in finding quality nannies that fit their families.

DOULAS A Pampered Beginning 704-457-6310 apamperedbeginning.com Birth and postpartum doula services.

Birth and Breastfeeding Connection 704-540-2322 birthbreastfeedingconnection.com Labor and postpartum doula services.

Charlotte Doulas 803-324-7838 charlottedoulas.org Offers professional pre- and post-birth assistants.

Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association 888- 692-2772 cappa.net

Provides information and listings of certified childbirth and postpartum professionals for families.

Susan Corbett- Hopf 704-576-7080 susancorbetthopf.com Provides support with lactation and postpartum comfort.

Doulas of North America 888-788-3662 dona.org Provides referrals for local, certified doulas and midwives.

LKN Doula 704-754-6224 lkndoula.com Provides support during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care.

Mama Doula Birth Services 704-737-1355 mamadoulabirthservices.com Offers assistance before, during and after birth, with a focus on VBAC deliveries.

Mother’s Gift Doula Services 704-771-0473 mothersgift.biz Offers prenatal and postpartum doula services.

Namaste Wellness Charlotte 704-906-4075 namestewellnesscharlotte.com Offers support throughout pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period.

Queen City Doula 704-287-8056 queencitydoula.com Offers postpartum doula services throughout the Charlotte area.

HEALTH AND SAFETY Alexander Certifications 704-975-1779 alexandercertifications.org Provides infant/toddler CPR and first-aid at in-home parent classes.

See ad on Page 32.

American Red Cross Locations throughout Charlotte area. redcross.org First aid and infant/child CPR classes.

A Safe Child 6137 Page Court 704-724-8091 asafechild.com Childproofing, comprehensive home surveys and safety-product installation.

See ad on Page 32.

Charlotte Safety Training

Curatio Rehabilitation and Spa

704-281-4986 charlottesafetytraining.com Infant and child CPR training, plus first-aid and water-safety training.

8035 Providence Road, Suite 370 704-542-3399 curatiomassage.com Offers massage to help stabilize hormonal levels, stimulate the lymphatic system, help with immunity and improve glandular system balance.

Health Departments Cabarrus County – 704-920-1000 Gaston County – 704-853-5000 Iredell County – 704-878-5300 Mecklenburg County – 704-336-4700 Union County – 704-296-4800 York County – 803-909-7400 Services available for family planning, such as pregnancy testing, prenatal care and children’s health care.

Palmetto Childproofing 803-548-9936 palmettochildproofing.com Child safety products and professional installation in Charlotte area.

See ad on Page 26.

Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg 704-355-9236 safekidscharmeck.org Safety and injury-prevention programs and information.

HOLISTIC HEALTH AND MASSAGE THERAPY The Art of Acupuncture Wellness Center 8000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 212 704-763-7035 artofacupuncturecharlotte.com

Bellies and Babies 1423 E. 7th St. 704-858-4445 belliesandbabiesbyangie.vpweb.com Fertility, prenatal or postpartum massage, newborn/infant massage and postpartum neuromuscular therapy.

Belly Guru 219 Main St., Suite A, Pineville 704-780-4586 bellyguru.com Offers Mama Guru pregnancy yoga classes to prepare for labor and delivery.

Charlotte Family Yoga Center 10215 Prosperity Park Drive, Suite 210 704-992-1145 charlottefamilyyogacenter.com Offers prenatal yoga classes.

Charlotte Acupuncture and Wellness Center 1217 Harding Place 704-333-8899 charlotteacupuncture.com

Dilworth Chiropractic and Wellness 801 East Morehead St., Suite 306 704-370-3701 dilworthchiropractic.com Chiropractic care for all ages, including infants and toddlers.

Edamame Maternity Spa 4716 Sharon Road 704-552-8190 destinationmaternity.com Offers prenatal and postnatal massages.

Elements Therapeutic Massage 4722-D Sharon Road 704-556-2006 elementsmassage.com Offers specialized prenatal massage.

Essential Therapy 447 South Sharon Amity, Suite 225 704-806-8380 essentialtherapync.com Offers prenatal massage.

Gallagher Chiropractic 7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Suite 101 704-542-6500 gchiropractic.com Offers pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic services.

Gotta Yoga 9539 Pinnacle Dr., Suite 350 704-688-7256 gottayogastudio.com Prenatal yoga classes and yoga for kids.

Hands for Health Chiropractic and Massage Center 8001 Raintree Lane, Suite 100 704-341-3341 h4hcmc.com Offers pediatric and family chiropractic services.

Healing Touch Charlotte 2121 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 201 704-996-1460 healingtouchcharlotte.com Offers prenatal massage.

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Holistic Wellness Center of Charlotte 1341 E. Morehead St., Suite 102 704-308-5227 holisticcharlotte.com Provides natural approaches to treating allergies and autism, as well as acupuncture and infertility services.

Inner Peace Acupuncture and Wellness 301 Providence Road 704-915-1719 ipacupuncture.com

The Lifestyle Clinic 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 102 704-334-3761 lifestyle-clinic.com Offers pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic services, massage and acupuncture.

Massage Envy 12 locations in Charlotte and surrounding areas massageenvy.com Offers prenatal massage.

Massage Heights

• 106-C S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite C 704-936-5050 • 1915 Matthews Township Pkwy., Suite 1200, Matthews | 704-814-8888 • 7926 B Rea Road | 704-749-5820 massageheights.com Prenatal massages done by certified therapists with special training.

Oasis Day Spa 2036 E. 7th St. 704-462-6428 oasis-dayspa.net Prenatal massages performed by a certified prenatal massage therapist to give relief lower back, hips and legs.

The Art of Living Center 1201 East Blvd.

704-332-1201 theartoflivingcenter.com Offers naturopathic treatment for infertility, autism, allergies, ear infections and other conditions, as well as massage and chiropractic services.

Voci Spa 7808 Rea Road, Suite F 704-752-8030 vocispa.com Massage therapy with extra attention given to the neck, shoulders and back.

Y2 Yoga Cotswold Shopping Center, 280 S. Sharon Amity Road

704-456-9642 y2yoga.com Offers prenatal yoga and yoga for kids.

Yeager Chiropractic and Wellness Center 127 N. Tryon St., Suite 220 704-333-0550 Offers chiropractic services, massage therap for pregnant women. yeagerchiropractic.com

Yoga for Life in Dilworth 1920-B Cleveland Ave. 704-344-9642 yogaforlifedilworth.com Offers prenatal yoga.

INFERTILITY/FERTILITY Advanced Reproductive Concepts 9800 W. Kincey Ave., Huntersville 704-947-9000 affordable-ivf.com

Andrinopoulos Obstetrics and Gynecology

704-308-5227 holisticcharlotte.com Provides natural approaches to treating infertility.

Inner Peace Acupuncture and Wellness

Natural Beginnings Birth and Wellness Center

Womb Maternity Consignment

1420 Fern Creek Drive, Statesville 704-380-3722 naturalbeginningsnc.com

Reproductive Endocrinology Associates of Charlotte (REACH) 1524 E. Morehead St. 704-343-3400 reachdrs.com

MATERNITY WEAR AND NURSING GEAR Destination Maternity

The Art of Acupuncture Wellness Center

Haute Momas Maternity Boutique

8000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 212 704-763-7035 artofacupuncturecharlotte.com

Ashley Carol Building, 20901 Catawba Ave., Cornelius 704-892-4743 hautemomas.com

Bradford Clinic

Motherhood Maternity

• Sharon Corners, 4716 Sharon Road 704-552-8190

Matthews | 704-246-1836 • 12611 N. Community House Road 704-731-1014 bradfordclinic.com

• Northlake Mall, 6845 Northlake Mall

Carolinas Medical Center – Women’s Institute

• Concord Mill, 8111 Concord Mills

Carolina Obstetrics and Gynecology 1424 E. Franklin St., Monroe 704-289-2944

Charlotte Acupuncture and Wellness Center 1217 Harding Place 704-333-8899 charlotteacupuncture.com/infertility.html

Hipple Acupuncture 1812 Lyndhurst Ave. 704-334-8086 hippleacupuncture.com

The Milky Way 1419 East Blvd.

704-374-9200 amilkyway.com

Sharon Corners, 4716 Sharon Road 704-552-8190 destinationmaternity.com

1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 500 704-355-3149 cmc-womensinstitute.org

Baxter Town Center, 951 Market St., Fort Mill, S.C. 803-548-8700 thebump-maternity.com

301 Providence Road 704-915-1719 ipacupuncture.com

2028 Randolph Road 704-372-5800 andrinopoulosobgyn.com

• 150 Providence Road | 704-973-2106 • 1450 Matthews Township Parkway,

The Bump Maternity Boutique

Drive | 704-555-1212

• SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road | 704-364-2554

739 Providence Road 704-344-0797 facebook.com/womb-maternityconsignment.com

MIDWIVES American College of NurseMidwives 240-485-1800 midwife.org

Andrinopoulos Obstetrics 2028 Randoph Road 704-372-5800 andrinopoulosobgyn.com Marianne Warnes

Ashley Women’s Center 1212 Spruce St., Suite 307, Belmont 704/825-4449 caromonthealth.org Pamela Givens | Nancy Kuney

Carolina Community Maternity Center 2848 Pleasant Road, Suite 101, Fort Mill, S.C. 803-802-9494 carolinabirth.org Leigh Fransen | Lisa Johnson | Damaris Pittman | Christine Strothers

Blvd. 704-979-3515 motherhood.com

Pickles and Ice Cream The Specialty Shops on The Park, 6401 Morrison Blvd., No. 4a 704-364-1898 picklesandicecream.com/ charlotte.html

Shower Me With Love 532 Governor Morrison St. 704-302-1555 showermewithlove.com

Holistic Wellness Center of Charlotte 1341 E. Morehead St., Suite 102 CharlotteParent.com | BABY&TODDLER 2013

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Charlotte OB/GYN 1025 Morehead Medical Drive • 7810 Providence Road • 16455 Statesville Road, Huntersville • 4525 Cameron Valley Parkway 704-446-1700 charlotteob.org Hallie Lyon | Kathy Shields | Janice Smith Lindsay Sodoma

Gaston Women’s Healthcare

Andrinopoulos Obstetrics and Gynecology, P.A.

704-355-3149 carolinashealthcare.org

• 407 N. Highway 16, Denver • 10220 Prosperity Park Drive, Suite 300

2028 Randolph Road 704-372-5800 andrinopoulosobgyn.com

Concord Women’s Specialty Care

704-316-4830 huntersvilleobgyn.org

Arboretum Obstetric & Gynecology

• 3125 Springbank Lane, Suite B 704-341-1103

• 1450 Matthews Township Pkwy., Suite 310 | 704-841-7225 arboretumobgyn.com

2680 Aberdeen Blvd., Gastonia 704-865-2229 caromonthealth.org Deborah Grigg

Bradford Clinic

• 150 Providence Road | 704-973-2106 • 1450 Matthews Township Pkwy., Suite

Lake Norman OB/GYN

200, Matthews | 704-246-1846 • 12611 N. Community House Road 704-731-1014 bradfordclinic.com

131 Medical Park Road, Suite 102, Mooresville 704-663-1282 lakenormanobgyn.com Beverly Ball | Lynn Chiappelli | Cindy Williams | Melissa Poole

Cabarrus OB/GYN 200 Medical Park Drive, Suite 250, Concord 704-403-2740 cabarrusobgyn.org

Natural Beginnings Birth and Wellness Center 1420 Fern Creek Drive, Statesville 704-380-3722 naturalbeginningsnc.com Marcia Ensminger | Nicole Winecoff

Carmel Obstetrics & Gynecology

• 5933 Blakeney Park Drive, Suite 100 704-316-2021 • 13557 Steelecroft Parkway 704-316-1670 carmelobg.com

Piedmont GYN/OB

• 15110 John J. Delaney Drive 704-512-5100

Obstetrics & Gynecologic Associates

• 200 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, S.C. 803-324-7606

• 13640 Steelecroft Parkway, Suite 240 704-512-3860 piedmontgynob.org Sage Brook | Janet A. Floyd | Tina Hayes Jessica S. Mack | Lisa Nona | Nancy C. Robertson

OB/GYNS Amity OB/GYN

• 4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 2500 • 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 400 • 7810 Providence Road, Suite 101 • 16455 Statesville Road, Suite 480, Huntersville 704-446-1700 charlotteob.org

CMC Women’s Institute

330 Billingsley Road 704-366-8400

1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 500

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Copperfield OB/GYN

• 349 Penny Lane NE, Concord 704-786-7158

• 4315 Physicians Blvd., Suite 201, Harrisburg | 704-455-5508 copperfieldobgyn.org

Drs. Flood & Harris 1718 E. 4th St., Suite 201 704-384-0560 presbyterian.org

Eastover OB/GYN

• 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 450

• 7810 Providence Road, Suite 105 • 6030 W. Hwy. 74, Suite B, Indian Trail 704-446-7800 eastoverobgyn.org

Eastover University OB/GYN

• 101 W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite 5301 704-863-9640 • 5435 Prosperity Church Road, Suite 2100 | 704-863-9800 eastoveruniversityobgyn.org

Greater Carolinas Women’s Center

• 101 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite 2320 • 5425 Prosperity Church Road,

Lake Norman OB/GYN 131 Medical Park Road, Suite 102, Mooresville 704-663-1282 lakenormanobgyn.com

McAlister OB/GYN 441 McAlister Road, Suite 2200, Lincolnton 980-212-6230 mcalisterobgyn.org

Midtown Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates, P.A. Presbyterian Medical Tower 1718 E. 4th St., Suite 707 | 704-316-5270 midtown-obgyn.com

Mintview OB/GYN

• 1918 Randolph Road, Suite 300 704-377-5676

• 15830 John J. Delaney Drive, Suite 275 | 704-542-0744 mintview.com

NorthCross OB/GYN

• 16455 Statesville Road, Suite 400, Huntersville | 704-801-2130

• 9908 Couloak Drive, Suite 201 704-801-2075 northcrossobgyn.org

Northeast Women’s Health & Obstetrics

• 11304 Hawthorne Drive,

• 1054 Burrage Road, Concord • 2101 Shiloh Church Road, Suite 202,

Suite 100, Mint Hill 704-547-0858 gcwomenscenter.org

Davidson 704-403-7800 carolinashealthcare.org

Huntersville Obstetrics & Gynecology

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• 14330 Oakhill Park Lane, Suite 100,

• 15110 John J. Delaney Drive, Suite 100 704-512-5100

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• 13640 Steelecroft Pkwy., Suite 240 704-512-3860 • 200 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, S.C. 803-324-7606 piedmontgynob.org

Piedmont Healthcare: The Women’s Center 1804 Davie Ave. , Statesville 704-873-7250 piedmonthealthcare.com See ad on inside front cover.

Providence OB/GYN 1718 E. 4th St., Suite 907 704-372-4000 provobg.com

Randolph OB/GYN

• 210 E. Trade St., Suite D-230 704-333-4104

• 2711 Randolph Road, Suite 512 704-333-4104

• 17810 Statesville Road, Suite 321, Cornelius | 704-895-7724 randolphobgyn.com

Rankin Women’s Center

• 1918 Randolph Road, Suite 670 • 14215 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 110

• 11030 Golf Links Drive, Suite 100 • 2610 W. Arrowood Road 704-384-1620 rankinwomenscenter.com

Rock Hill GYN/OB Associates, P.A. 1721 Ebenezer Road, Suite 145, Rock Hill, S.C. 803-328-2401 rhgynob.com

Southeast OB/GYN 1450 Matthews Township Pkwy., Suite 300, Matthews 704-321-1077

The Women’s Care Center

• 543 Jackson Park Road, Kannapolis 704-403-7735 cabarruspeds.org

Carmel Pediatrics 7825 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Suite 100 704-752-2000 carmelpediatricspa.com

CaroMont Pediatric Partners

133 Welton Way, Suite C, Mooresville 704-664-2552

1994 Wellness Blvd., Suite 110, Monroe 704-384-8460 centerforchildmedicine.org

PEDIATRICS Arboretum Pediatrics 7800 Providence Road, Suite 203 704-512-2610 arboretumpeds.org

Ballantyne Pediatric Associates 14215 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 130 704-384-1950 ballantynepediatricassociates.com

Ballantyne Pediatric Associates – Steelecroft 13557 Steelecroft Parkway, Suite 2200 704-316-1080 ballantynepediatricssteelecroft.com

Cabarrus Pediatrics

• 66 Lake Concord Road, Concord 704-403-7720

8311 Magnolia Estates Drive, Suite E, Cornelius 704-895-9060

Harborside Pediatrics

Huntersville | 704-948-9554 thewomenscarecenterpc.com

704-289-2553 • 6030 W. Hwy. 74, Suite B, Indian Trail 704-289-2553 • 2700 Providence Road South, Suite 200, Waxhaw | 704-667-6725 unionobstetricsandgynecology.org

Growing Up Pediatrics

704-829-0025 • 705 Summit Crossing Place, Gastonia 704-671-6300 caromonthealth.org

Center for Child and Adolescent Medicine

• 1550 Faulk St., Suite 2100, Monroe

10030 Gilead Road, Suite 360, Huntersville 704-316-5635 presbyterian.org

• 209 Park St., Suite 500, Belmont

• 508 Eastway Drive | 704-375-0592 • 10235 Hickorywood Hill Ave., Union OB/GYN

Gilead Road Pediatrics & Internal Medicine

Charlotte Pediatric Clinic

• 4501 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 100 | 704-367-7400

• 332 N. Trade St., Matthews 704-512-6820 • 6235 Blakeney Park Drive, Suite 100 704-512-5060 • 13640 Steelecroft Parkway, Suite 210 704-512-6100 charlottepediatricclinic.org

C.W. Williams Community Health Center

• West Charlotte – 3333 Wilkinson Blvd.

• Midtown – 900 East Blvd.

704-393-7720 cwwilliams.org

Hickory Grove Pediatrics 2225 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., B 704-509-0933

Huntersville Pediatrics and Internal Medicine 17220 Northcross Drive, Suite 110, Huntersville 704-384-8720 huntersvillepedsandim.com

Indian Trail Pediatrics 6030 W. Highway 74, Suite F, Indian Trail 704-246-2900 indiantrailpediatrics.org

Kids First Pediatrics 8169 Ardrey Kell Road 704-542-5540 charlottekidsfirstpediatrics.com

Lake Norman Pediatrics 656 Carpenter Ave., Mooresville 704-664-5133 lakenormanpediatrics.com

Lakeshore Pediatric Center

Davidson Clinic 705 Griffith St., Suite 100, Davidson 704-801-7900 davidsonclinic.org

275 Highway 16 N., Suite 103, Denver 704-489-8401 lakeshorepediatric.com

Matthews Children’s Clinic

1315 East Blvd., Suite 280 704-384-1866 dilworthpediatrics.com

1401 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 100, Matthews 704-384-1080 matthewschildrensclinic.com

Eastover Pediatrics

Meridian Medical Group

517 S. Sharon Amity Road 704-384-8800 eastoverpediatrics.com

• 1918 Randolph Road, Suite 275 • 11030 Golf Links Drive, Suite 100

Elizabeth Pediatrics

• 8420 University Executive Park Drive,

Dilworth Pediatrics

704-384-1354 704-384-1166

2630 E. 7th St., Suite 101 704-384-1000 elizabethpediatrics.org

Suite 850 | 704-316-1750 meridianmedicalnc.com

Gastonia Children’s Clinic 2544 Court Drive, Suite C, Gastonia 704-867-5356 gastoniachildrensclinic.org

Myers Park Pediatrics 1350 S. Kings Drive 704-446-1422 carolinashealthcare.org

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North Charlotte Pediatrics

QC Kidz Pediatrics

416 McCullough Drive, Suite 140 704-717-3383 northcharlottepeds.com

6801 South Blvd., Suite E 704-643-7200 qckidzpediatrics.com

Northlake Children’s Associates

Randolph Pediatrics

• 6324 Fairview Road, Suite 350

150 Professional Park Drive, Suite 400, Mooresville 704-663-5240 northlakechildren.com

704-384-8600 • 10508 Park Road, Suite 100 704-384-1440 randolphpeds.org

Palmetto Pediatrics

Rock Hill Pediatrics

2450 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, S.C. 803-327-5772 palmettopeds.org

Pediatric Associates 3030 Randolph Road, Suite 102 704-512-4475 peds-associates.org 129 Sherlock Road, Statesville 704-838-8245 piedmonthealthcare.com See ad on inside front cover.

704-801-2025 • 9625 Northcross Center Court, Suite 201, Huntersville 704-801-3097 southlkpeds.org

SouthPark Pediatrics 4601 Park Road, Suite 100 704-522-6656 southparkpediatrics.net

5829 Phyliss Lane, Mint Hill 704-790-0590 ckdentistry.com

Charles H. Crawford, Jr., D.M.D., P.A. Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry

• 1236 Ebenezer Road, Suite 110, • 1686 W. Hwy. 160, Fort Mill, S.C.

Rocky River Pediatrics

Suburban Pediatrics

• 3396 Cloverleaf Parkway, Kannapolis

Charles W. Roberts Pediatric Dentistry

7701 Sharon Lakes Road, Suite R 704-643-8500

Pineville Pediatrics

South Charlotte Pediatrics

10700 Kettering Drive, Suite D 704-540-3036 pinevillepediatrics.com

10410 Park Road, Suite 100 704-540-6860 southcharlottepediatrics.com

2620 E. 7th St., Suite 100 704-332-7141 snitzpediatrics.com

Presbyterian Medical Plaza Pediatrics

South Charlotte Primary Care Pediatrics

8401 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 220 704-384-1570 medicalplazapediatrics.com

7030 Pineville-Matthews Road 704-667-4130 southcharlotteprimarycare.org

Providence Pediatrics 14214 Ballantyne Lake Road, Suite 300 704-667-2600 providencepedsballantyne.org

704-403-7740

803-548-2333 drchuck4kids.com

Davidson | 704-439-3700 suburbanpeds.org

Township Pediatrics of Matthews

Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry

201 E. Matthews St., Suite 100, Matthews 704-847-0572 townshippedsofmatthews.org

• 411 Billingsley Road, Suite 106

Union Pediatrics 1653 Campus Park Drive, Suite A, Monroe 704-283-2000 unionpediatrics.org

University Pediatrics

• 101 W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite 1121 704-717-2000 • 5435 Prosperity Church Road, Suite 1500 | 704-863-9910 • 10545 Blair Road, Suite 3200, Mint Hill 704-863-9550 universitypeds.org

University Internal Medicine & Pediatrics 10320 Mallard Creek Road, Suite 120 704-384-0570 presbyterian.org

• 10320 Mallard Creek Road, Suite 150 704-547-8438 704-377-3687

• 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 180, Davidson | 704-896-8100 cltpediatricdentistry.com

Clark Pediatric Dentistry 7810 Providence Road, Suite 100 704-543-3766 clarkpediatricdentistry.com

Dentistry for Kids 10115 Hickorywood Hill Ave., Huntersville 704-948-8494 dentistryforkidsnc.com

Dentistry for Young People 734 Hartness Road, Statesville 704-872-6534 dentistryforyoungpeople.net

Walker Pediatrics

Eastfield Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

149 Providence Road 704-384-1056 walkerpediatrics.com

8631 Arbor Creek Dr., Suite D-3 704-875-9075 eastfieldpedoortho.com

Ballantyne Pediatric Dentistry 12105 Copper Way, Suite 102 704-752-1900 ballantynepedo.com

Bird Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 16607 Riverstone Way, Suite 300 704-313-8911 birddentistry.com CharlotteParent.com

Rock Hill, S.C. | 803-324-7540

142 Professional Park Drive, Suite 200, Mooresville 704-664-5437 robertspediatricdentistry.com

• 2101 Shiloh Church Road, Suite 101,

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Snitz Pediatrics

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803-328-6281 • 704 Gold Hill Road, Suite 207, Fort Mill, S.C. | 803-802-5900 rockhillpediatrics.org

1085 Northeast Gateway Court, Suite 290, Concord 704-403-4650 piedmontpeds.org

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Starks Pediatrics at Mallard Creek

Sharon Lakes Medical Associates

Piedmont Pediatrics

• 9908 Couloak Drive, Suite 103

• 1601 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, S.C.

5427 Highway 49S, Suite 103, Harrisburg 704-455-5565 rockyriverpeds.org

Piedmont Healthcare Pediatrics

SouthLake Pediatrics

Eastover Pediatric Dentistry 2711 Randolph Rd., Suite 201 704-372-0432 eastoverpediatricdentistry.com

Kool Smiles 2349 Cherry Road, Suite 49, Rock Hill, S.C. 866-343-8049 mykoolsmiles.com

Steele Creek Pediatric Dentistry

Barbara Payne Photography

Designer Portraits

13521 Steelecroft Pkwy., Suite 100 704-714-5380 steelecreekpediatricdentistry.com

980-297-3675 barbara-photographer.blogspot.com

704-846-1120 designerportraits.net

Monroe 704-759-0000 laxerlongandsavage.com See ad on Page 1.

University Pediatric Dentistry

Becca Bond Photography

Dimples & Curls Photography

704-302-3952 beccabondphotography.com

704-628-6585 dimplesandcurlsphotography.com

Ben & Bella Photography

Elaine Nichols Photography

Mountain Island Pediatric Dentistry

Young and Polite Children’s Dentistry

704-699-0679 benandbellaphotography.com

704-846-8873 studioelaine.com

Beth Wade Photography

ELM Photographie

704-577-6060 bethwadephotography.com

704-533-0493 elmfotographie.com

BlueSky Studios

Hannah Julianne Photography

704-941-9391 blueskycharlotteblog.com

hannahjphoto.com

Bower Studio

704-796-1974 hearthbound.com

Laxer, Long and Savage

• 7820 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Suite 200

• 1994 Wellness Blvd., Suite 200,

10226 Couloak Drive, Suite 100 704-971-7272 charlottencpediatricdentist.com

Northeast Pediatric Dentistry 11223 DaVinci Drive, Davidson 704-895-6445 npdsmiles.com See ad on Page 22.

2325 W. Arbors Drive, Suite 104 704-688-1664 universitypediatricdentistrync.com

• 2514 Cuthbertson Road, Suite B, Waxhaw • 11010 S. Tryon St., Suite 101 • 7215 Lebanon Road, Suite F, Mint Hill 980-245-3451 youngandpolite.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Hearth Bound Photography

Adoration Photography

980-322-2243 bowerstudio.com

1146 North New Hope Road, Gastonia 704-865-6425 peddent.com

704-234-8345 adorationphotography.com

Capture Fotography by Donamari D’Andrea

Alicia Williams Photography

Pediatric Dentistry of Matthews

717-8887-7807 aliciawilliamsphotography.com

704-595-1811 capturefotography.com

Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

1340 Matthews Township Pkwy., Suite 201, Matthews 704-847-4717 pediatricdentistryofmatthews.com

Pediatric Dentistry of South Charlotte 7741 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.

704-845-0955 pediatricdentistryofsouthcharlotte.com

Selden Orthodontics and Dentistry

• 10125 Hickorywood Hill Ave., Huntersville

• 2325 W. Arbors Drive, Suite 106 • 704-992-1022 seldensmiles.com

Southpark Pediatric Dentistry 2700 Coltsgate Road, Suite 204 704-749-5700 southparkpediatricdentistry.com

Alissa Bray Photography 704-807-6626 alissabrayphotography.com

Heather Love Photography heatherlovephotography.com

Insley Photography 828-228-5683 insleyphoto.com

Captured by Rebecca

Jody G Photography

803-327-7001 capturedbyrebecca.com

704-780-4137 jodygphotography.com

CaptureMeCandid Photography

Juliet Photography

Alley Kay Photography

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704-564-4810 alleykatphotography.com

Carrie Scruggs Photography

704-243-3226 julietphotography.com

cesphotography.com

Altered Images Photography

Catherine Keene Photography

Karen Clark Photography

704-747-2518 alteredimagesbyheather.com

Angela Braniff Photography 704-519-7092 angelabraniffphotography.com

Angela Shea Photography 704-877-0990 angelasheaphotography.com

240-687-1797 karenclarkphotography.com

704-728-9158 catherinekeene.com

Kate Weaver Photography

Charlotte Image Photography

704-643-2244 kateweaver.com

704-334-5506 charlotteimage.com

Katherine Elena Photography

Dave Krehl Photography

908-451-1011 katherineelenaphotography.com

704-807-6179 davekrehl.com

Kinsley Mull Photography 704-996-5837 kinsleymull.com

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Kristen Hinson Photography

Simply Creative Photography

704-701-3746 kristenhinsonphotography.com

864-205-0188 simplycreativecc.com

Mary Ebert Photography

Sunshower Lifestyle Photography

704-807-2247 maryebert.com

704-576-1795 sunshowerlifestyle.com

Mimika Cooney Photography

The Portrait Gallery

888-344-0894 photolyrical.com

704-847-9634 theportraitgallery.info

Molly Dockery Photography

Tiona Fuller Photography

828-713-6256 mollydockery.com

919-302-3304 tionafuller.com

Nanine Hartzenbusch Photography

Two Little Monkeys

704-909-9963 naninephoto.com

704-493-5184 twolittlemonkeysphotography.com

Newborn Ink Photography

Vintage Daisy Photography

704-746-3932 newbornink.com

803-820-9838 vintagedaisyphotography.com

NicCole Photography

SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUPS AND SERVICES

704-200-1398 niccolephotography.com

Find more resources for children with special needs at CharlotteParent.com/exceptional.

Nicole Faby Photography 919-521-5219 nicolefabyphotography.com

Achieve Therapy Services

Nicole Rogers Photography

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704-562-2320 nicolerogersphotography.com

NorthLight Photography

Autism Society of North Carolina

704-567-0775 northlightphotography.com

505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230, Raleigh 800-442-2762 autismsociety-nc.org

Pastel Photography pastelphotography.com

Crossway Pediatric Therapy

Photography by Chanda 704-906-8739 photographybychanda.com

Photography by Crystal Stewart 803-524-3877 photographybycrystalstewart.com

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 7506 E. Independence Blvd., Suite 120 704-321-7852 cff.org/chapters/charlotte

RaeElle Photography 704-779-9866 raeelle.com

Down Syndrome Association of Charlotte

Randy Hargett Photography 704-589-0067 randyhargett.com

704-536-2163 dsacnc.org A family-support organization that strives to enable individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential and become respected members of the community.

Red K Photography 704-607-3420 redkphoto.com

Renee Whitley Photography 704-299-7405 reneewhitley.com

Family Support Network of Mecklenburg County

Shelly Keefe Photography

Carlton G. Watkins Center, 3500 Ellington St. 704-336-7173 fsnnc.org/findlocal

704-443-8044 shellykeefe.com

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Provides families of children with special needs a one-on-one parent match with a trained support parent for emotional support, and assistance in finding community resources and sharing parenting experiences.

Levine Cardiac Kids levinecardiackids.com Local group started by four moms, devoted to supporting families of kids who have congenital heart defects.

Make a Wish Foundation 212 S. Tryon St., Suite 1080 704-339-0334 ncwish.org Granting the wishes of children with lifethreatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

March of Dimes North Carolina – 919-781-2481 South Carolina – 803-403-8530 modimes.org Provides community services, education and advocacy to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Mecklenburg County Children’s Developmental Services Agency Carlton G. Watkins Center, 3500 Ellington St. 704-336-7130 charmeck.org Evaluates and provides services for children from birth to age 3 who are at risk for problems with their development to grow and learn.

Muscular Dystrophy Association 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 701 704-567-2912 mda.org Clinics, support groups, summer camps, equipment loans and more for families of children with muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular diseases.

Parents of Allergic Kids pakcharlotte.org info@pakcharlotte.org Hosts informative meetings, playgroups and food-free special events for families of children with allergies.

Touchstone Therapy 561 Polk St., Pineville 704-889-7828 touchstonekids.com See ad on Page 8.

SUPPORT GROUPS Caleb Ministries 704-841-1320 calebministries.org Support for women who experience infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death.

Charlotte Area Single Parent Support Group 704-844-8858 charlottesingleparent.org Provides a safe environment focusing on support and social activity for single parents and their children.

Charlotte Mocha Moms charlottemochamoms.org For mothers of color who have chosen not to work full time outside the home so they can devote more time to their families and communities. Offers biweekly support group meetings and play dates, plus mom-only events.

Charlotte Mothers of Multiples 877-902-6667 charlottemultiples.com Support system for moms of twins, triplets and more in the Charlotte area.

Charlotte Single Moms by Choice meetup.com/Charlotte-Single-Moms-byChoice A support network for anyone who is currently thinking about becoming a choice mom, is in the process of becoming one or has successfully become a single mom by choice.

Family and Home Network familyandhome.org Provides affirmation, information and advocacy to parents and children for nurturing relationships.

First Candle firstcandle.org Provides counseling and support for SIDS parents and promotes research. Serves the Carolinas and sponsors a free crisis hotline with bilingual assistance 24 hours a day: 800-221-7437.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Department of Social Services, 301 Billingsley Road 704-336-8520 charmeck.org Support group for grandparents and other relatives raising children. Usually meets second Monday of the month.

Childcare provided.

KinderMourn 1320 Harding Place 704-376-2580 kindermourn.org Provides individual grief counseling and support to parents who have lost a child and to children/teens who have lost a parent, sibling or loved one.

Lake Norman Mothers of Multiples lknmom.org Promotes interest in and knowledge of multiple births and support to families of multiples in the Lake Norman area.

Mecklenburg County Parents of Valor 200 W. Sugar Creek Road 704-509-9917 familyoutreachnc.com Support group for noncustodial parents.

The Mommies Network Charlotte Mommies charlottemommies.com A safe, secure and free place for mothers in Charlotte, Pineville, Matthews and Mint Hill to find support and encouragement from other mothers and to empowerment to be better women, parents and community leaders. Group members participate in private, online forums and dozens of family, kid and moms-only events each month. Moms

use the forums to discuss everything from the best photographers and schools to the worst temper tantrums.

Central Piedmont Mommies centralpiedmontmommies.com A free community for moms in Rowan, Cabarrus and Stanly counties.

Lake Norman Mommies lakenormanmommies.com A free community for moms in the Lake Norman area.

SW Piedmont Mommies swpiedmontmommies.com A free community for moms in Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln counties.

Union County Mommies unioncountymommies.com A free community for moms in Union and Anson counties.

MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club momsclub.org A national nonprofit organization specifically for at-home mothers to share activities and connect.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) mops.org A nondenominational Christian organization for moms with children ranging from newborns to the age at

completion of kindergarten. Meeting times and locations available online.

Queen City Stay at Home Moms meetup.com/QueenCitySAHM/ Join for friendship, reassurance and parenting advice.

Single Mothers Online singlemothers.org Dedicated to helping single moms by choice or chance meet the challenges of daily life with wisdom, wit, dignity, confidence and courage.

South Charlotte Playgroup meetup.com/SouthCharlottePlaygroup/ A meetup group of moms and little ones who live in South Charlotte.

Southern Piedmont Adoptive Families of America spafa.org Meetings and social events to support new and prospective adoptive families.

Super Moms of the South meetup.com/Super-Moms Meet other York County stay-at-home moms and join in play groups, park days, field trips, moms’ night out and more.

York County Dads groups.yahoo.com/group/yorkcountydads An active group of stay-at-home dads in the York County area.

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Kidspeak Speech and Language Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Alexander Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Laxer Long & Savage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

A Safe Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Little Otter Swim School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Baby Furniture Plus Kids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mecklenburg County SelfServe Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Charlotte Care Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Meggan Hartman , New Parent Educator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates . . . . .Back Cover

My Mom Makes 6 Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Charlotte Preparatory School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

NC Deptartment of Health and Human Services . . . . . . . . . . .6

Childcare Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

Northeast Pedatric Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Child Care Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The Nurtured Baby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Christian Montessori School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Palmetto Childproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Covenant Day School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Picky Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Crossway Pediatric Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Piedmont HealthCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover

Cultural Care Au Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Play Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Daddy Scrubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sweet Pea 3D Prenatal Imaging Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DTalford Training Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Totz n Tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

The Goddard School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Touchstone Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 CharlotteParent.com | BABY&TODDLER 2013

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