Ask a Mom: When are Teacher Gifts Best Given?

Remember the race for the end-of-the-year teacher gifts?  Perfecting the perfect Pinterest thing, finding a “best teacher” knick-knack, or just completely forgetting?  Allow me to [...]

Survive the Last Month of Summer With Your Kids

There’s still one month left of summer?! You may be looking at a calendar with despair, but don’t worry. If your plans for the *best summer ever* have run a little dry, I’ve got some [...]

Ask a Sexpert: Should I Schedule Sex?

Below, our in-house sexpert answers a question received from a reader. Have a question of your own? Submit it anonymously here. [...]

Here’s What Moore County REALLY Needs

Looks good, right? Too bad you won’t find Indian food around these parts.   I’ve lived here for 20 years. I love this area and there isn’t much at all I would change. Small towns are [...]

I Take My Kids to the Bar. Get Over It.

A few emails ago, The Sway published a piece bashing parents who bring their kids with them when they go out to grab a drink or two. I found it to be unnecessary and unfair. [Editor’s note: [...]

Paraclete XP: Skydiving Without The Fear of Death

I’ve been eyeing indoor skydiving for a while and finally had an afternoon free — so I signed up for an impromptu session at Paraclete XP in Raeford. I went skydiving at age 16 (for [...]

Don’t Take Your Kids Out Drinking

Every now and then, my husband and I are fortunate to hear the most magnificent question in the entire world: “Why don’t you let us keep the boys tonight?” Don’t mistake me, my kids are my life. [...]

Ask a Sexpert: Are Adult Films Threatening My Relationship?

Below, our in-house sexpert answers a question from a reader. Have a question of your own? Submit it anonymously here. _______________________________________________________ “My husband [...]

Being Weightless Is More Unsettling Than You’d Think

I had heard of the tanks at Floating Shanti in downtown Fayetteville from a friend in Southern Pines, who said I had to try it. After Cryotherapy, I guess I’ve developed a reputation for [...]

When Do I Have “The Talk” With My Kids?

This is the question I am asked the most by parents. The short answer? Yesterday.   For myriad reasons, parents push talking to their kids about sexuality to the back burner. They hold out [...]

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