Feb 13, 2018 | By Location, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Kelen Walker, Admission Director, Canterbury School As the admission director at an independent school, I believe that independent schools offer an outstanding education that’s worth the cost. I’m also the mom of a first grader and a fourth grader,...
Jan 25, 2018 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Local Resources, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Leigh Ann Woodruff The New Year has brought new programs and exhibits to Kaleideum. If your family has not visited in a while, it’s time to check out the Museum at both of its locations (Kaleideum Downtown on Liberty Street in Winston-Salem, and...
Jan 11, 2018 | Babies, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Health, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Michelle Salcedo, M.Ed, Chief Academic Officer, The Sunshine House As the sun goes down, a war of wills breaks out in children’s bedrooms across the country. Children, anxious not to miss anything, resist getting into bed. Parents, knowing they’ll pay...
Jan 9, 2018 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Frank Brown, Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Outreach at Forsyth Country Day School Does talking about race make you uncomfortable? You’re not alone. From an early age, we’re taught that some topics simply aren’t polite to discuss – race,...
Dec 5, 2017 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Michelle Salcedo, M.Ed, Chief Academic Officer, The Sunshine House Kids grow up fast. Before you know it, your 2-year-old will be a 16-year-old driving off in their first car. Ok, it might not be that fast, but with the growth of media and technology...
Nov 25, 2017 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Lisa Doss Over the past couple of years, I have found myself instilling the same message in my daughter, as I once said to my middle school students: “Any assignment that has your name on it, represents you, your hard work, and character.” Together,...
Nov 6, 2017 | Education, Preschool, Private Schools, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Roanne Ornelles, Canterbury School Director of Lower School Historically, PreK wasn’t considered important enough to make it mandated by the state, but as we’ve learned more about early childhood development, that thinking has definitely changed. I...
Sep 22, 2017 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Preschool, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Jennifer Cantis School is back in session, and while academics are always of the utmost importance, one aspect of learning that is often overlooked is play! It is often said that “play is the work of children.” Play is more than just a way for kids to...
Aug 31, 2017 | Education, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Preschool, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser It was the weekend before school started, and one of the chores on my list is grocery shopping for lunches. My kids are older now and lunch is easier, but I remember the struggle with packing lunch for preschoolers. Little fingers,...
Aug 25, 2017 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By Rachel Hoeing We hope your children are ready for a terrific 2017 – 2018 school year! Whether your child is in preschool or high school, we have a helpful post for you today. We ran this a few years ago, but had requests to run it again. Please take a read...
Aug 16, 2017 | Education, Elementary, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Preschool
By Laura Simon I’ll start with a confession. I’m an unapologetic book-sniffer. It’s one of the reasons I struggle use the library like I should…library books don’t emit that delicious blend of new paper, ink, and glue. I suppose that means I’m an olfactory person: so...
Aug 3, 2017 | Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By Katie Moosbrugger In less than 24 hours, my then-two-year-old son managed to take a ball point pen to our leather couch, color with crayons all over our plasma TV and coffee table, and shove every penny, nickel and dime he could find into my car’s CD player! A few...
Jul 7, 2017 | Education, Elementary, Family Time, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelly Nichols Our world is fast-paced and ever-changing. While that is often positive and productive, moving forward rapidly can leave holes in us as people (especially in young people). As an elementary school teacher, I see children who possess such...
May 28, 2017 | Education, Elementary, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Lisa Doss with Forsyth Family magazine Well before the ideas are formed into words and sentences, some children will be driven by the need to test pitches and volumes through their ability to make sounds. Through sheer determination, she may become a...
Jan 30, 2017 | Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Whitney Barnard It’s 2017, and screen time is more than just TV. It’s computers, tablets, phones, and geez, now even watches! The best way to control your child’s screen time is to add it to your daily list of activities, just like...
Dec 28, 2016 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Guest Bloggers Devon Davis and Bekah Sidden Counselors Devon Davis and Bekah Sidden teamed up a few years ago to present “Raising Resilient Children: Helping Our Kids Achieve Their Goals in the Face of Life’s Obstacles.” They spoke as part of Summit School’s...
Dec 15, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper Since the weather has turned colder and wetter (thank goodness), I have been trying to find creative, holiday-related activities for my three year old son and I to do. He is thrilled by all things Christmas tree related so I decided to...
Aug 13, 2016 | Education, Elementary, Preschool
By Kelly Gunzenhauser It’s getting closer … that time of year where we start adjusting our minds to think about school days instead of pool days! We’ll be running blogs on TMoM over the next few weeks that will help you prepare your children for...
Apr 21, 2016 | Education, Elementary, Preschool, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Aimee Picon, Assistant Head of the Lower School and Junior High at Noble Academy I have a very vivid memory of my mother reading a book aloud to me when I was young. I remember asking her each night to read more as I sat on the edge of my seat. Like...
Apr 12, 2016 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Melissa Kinsley, Director of Marketing Communications & Admissions Choosing a school for your child can make your head spin. Whether you’re a first time parent who’s first foray into the school search is finding a nurturing and academic preschool...
Jan 21, 2016 | Education, Elementary, Family Time, High School & Beyond, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Aaron Looking for a way to give back, meet new people and be involved in your child’s life on a new level? Then volunteering in your child’s school might be just what you are looking for! One of the best things about volunteering in...
Nov 15, 2015 | Education, Preschool
The Greensboro Montessori School enrolls children as toddlers through the eighth grade. The Montessori method supports a child’s independence. Children in multi-age communities learn grace and courtesy skills such as greeting each other, peaceful conflict resolution,...
Oct 29, 2015 | Education, Elementary, From the Heart, Hot Topics, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Kelly Nichols, a local elementary teacher What words of comfort, wisdom, or reflection can I offer to mothers? I have no idea how it feels to carry a child, to comfort one in illness, to celebrate small steps, to hold hopes and dreams, to endure as...
Aug 7, 2015 | Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper What is natural toddler learning? It simply means playing. Young children’s minds are sponges, taking in everything they see, hear, feel, touch and taste. Allowing them to discover on their own can help encourage independence and a...
Jul 20, 2015 | Camps, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Chelsea Joslyn, Communications Director for the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina When you think of the Y in the summer the first things that probably come to mind are summer camp and swim lessons. Each year, thousands of children in our community...
Jun 27, 2015 | Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Kelly Gunzenhauser So I thought I was getting off easy when my younger son came along and we were blessed with a child who had the sunniest disposition I have ever seen. He was a content, easy baby. Now, as a two-year-old, he kisses his preschool teachers after...
Jun 11, 2015 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Birthday Parties, Camps, Education, Elementary, Family Time, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Recreation
By Guest Bloggers Catherine McCormick and Sheila Steplar with Bricks 4 Kidz® Did you know Bricks 4 Kidz® offers an amazing STEM based educational program for children of all ages? They learn, build and engage in serious, creative and educational play. Why choose...
May 27, 2015 | Education, Elementary, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Shopping
By Katie Moosbrugger It is the season of graduation! No matter the age, graduation is a time to praise and rejoice (especially if it’s the end of tuition payments!). To me, high school and college graduations are the two biggies. I remember receiving really nice,...
Mar 9, 2015 | Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Jessica Smith, Toddler Teacher at The Greensboro Montessori School Sharing is a very sophisticated behavior. The genuine (unforced) form of sharing comes when one sacrifices his or her own desire(s) to make another happy. Children are not born with this ability....
Jun 6, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
Sponsored by The Montessori School of Winston-Salem The Montessori School of Winston-Salem: An independent school that serves children 1 ½-12 yrs old Come explore one of Winston-Salem’s best-kept secrets – The Montessori School of Winston-Salem! Maybe you’ve heard...
