Jan 23, 2019 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd The quiet month of January is an ideal time for reflection, planning, dreaming and taking time to refresh mind, body and spirit. Take time to enjoy January’s slower pace and indulge in long afternoons by a fire or in a cozy nook...
Dec 12, 2018 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Since I was a child, the holiday season has always been magical to me. Decorations, family gatherings, seasonal music, treasured holiday recipes and the feelings of excitement and joy that fill the air all create a “special...
Dec 1, 2018 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age
By Guest Blogger Kelly Sipe Schools are gearing up around the Triad! If you have a rising Kindergartener, we hope today’s post will be beneficial to you. Written by a local teacher, these tips are ones you will want to keep in your back pocket. Feel free to add...
Nov 27, 2018 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Listening to holiday music, decorating homes and receiving party invitations are all signs of the approaching holiday season. While “to do” lists may be longer these days, it is important to take time for the things that really...
Oct 30, 2018 | Babies, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Laura Handler First a Teacher, then a “First Teacher” Having been an educator for over a decade, nothing has been more fascinating to me than watching the development and learning of my own child day by day, minute by minute. Whether it was a physical...
Oct 13, 2018 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary Age, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd I have been a long-time fan of Melissa Norman’s Girl Charge programs and her monthly book clubs for girls held at Barnes & Noble, Friendly Shopping Center in Greensboro. Upcoming dates for the book clubs are October 16 and...
Sep 18, 2018 | Adult Education, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Days are getting shorter and families are settling into Fall routines. Hints of cooler temperatures, tailgates and football games all welcome this time of year. My selections this month highlight stories that make people think,...
Aug 24, 2018 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd It’s that time of year again — back to school! Excitement, with an added touch of apprehension, accompanies children as they meet new teachers and classmates, and learn the “lay of the land” for the new school year. Start the school year...
Jul 24, 2018 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary Age, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd I have always considered the month of July as “true summer.” Nestled between the months when school is still on everyone’s mind — either winding down or gearing up — it is the time reserved just for fun. Pool time, beach time, family...
Jun 16, 2018 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd Win a book of your choice by commenting on today’ s blog! Father’s Day is a special day designed to recognize and honor the fathers in our lives, and to celebrate them as role models, teachers and guides. As a tribute to fathers, the...
May 14, 2018 | Adult Education, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Hot Topics, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Welcome to Ellen’s Book Nook for the month of May. This month we are focusing on books especially for moms. (To view past Book Nook blogs with selections for all ages, click here.) Summertime is the perfect time to indulge in...
Apr 17, 2018 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd From an early age, I remember feeling a connection to poetry. I penned my first poem at the age of six and have written many poems since. I love the layers of story tucked within each line of poetry, and the complexity that exists within a...
Mar 28, 2018 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd The Triad area has one of the most beautiful displays of springtime in the country. The flowers and trees offer an explosion of color against the backdrop of lush, green spaces. All of this added to the beautiful lakes, parks, extensive...
Feb 20, 2018 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd “Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” – John Boswell Between the new beginnings of January and the anticipation of springtime in...
Jan 24, 2018 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd Happy 2018 — a new year with new beginnings and opportunities! Many people begin the new year by making new year’s resolutions. I first learned about making resolutions when I was eight years old. A friend told me that I would have a year...
Dec 13, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd Don’t forget – you can win a book of your choice from today’s blog! For as long as I can remember, I have been enchanted by this time of year. I can recall my first memory of driving around town to see all the holiday...
Nov 16, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd Happy November — the month that reminds us to be thankful for our many blessings in life. Having a grateful heart is key to living a happy and healthy life, not just in November, but throughout each and every year. Each of the suggestions...
Nov 3, 2017 | Adult Education, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Adam Witten When’s the last time you had a spare 30 minutes? Can you count those occurrences in the past week on one hand? Like many of you, I’m a working parent and spare time has been as rare as an easy bedtime with my four-year old son. Then, when...
Oct 18, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd The falling leaves and cooler weather beckons me to sit in my favorite chair with a cup of tea and read a good book. When my children were younger, my book time included a sweet child on my lap and a stack of books that would easily take...
Oct 12, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Deneane Davis, Lower School Head, The Piedmont School It took about 4 years of teaching kindergarten before I realized the boys in my class were bored with my favorite fairy tales with princesses who lived happily ever after. However, they were...
Sep 7, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd Transitioning from lazy summer days by the pool to early mornings, packing school lunches and heading to school can be a little challenging. Children will be engaging their brains more and working to balance homework with extracurricular...
Aug 22, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Laura Buxenbaum, MPH, RD, LDN Grab your backpacks and pencils, it’s back to school time! My sons start 2nd and 4th grade this year and we’ve already stocked up on school supplies to prepare for a successful year. As a Registered Dietitian, I know...
May 17, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd Year-end performances, school trips, graduation… all fun events that make for a very full month! Rest assured, summer is around the corner and days of laying around a pool or venturing out to the beach with a good book in your hand is in...
Apr 25, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Health, High School & Beyond, Hot Topics, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Safety, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Laura Simon If you have a teen – or even a preteen – you’ve likely heard of a new Netflix series called 13 Reasons Why. The series, like the book by Jay Asher on which it’s based, follows the suicide of a teenage girl named Hannah. Before her death,...
Apr 19, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Hot Topics, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! Details below! I love springtime and the way the world seems to come back to life after the cold, dark days of winter. Trees show off their new growth, flowers awaken with color and birds...
Apr 17, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Barb Kilpatrick, faculty member at Noble Academy “Coding is the new literacy. To thrive in tomorrow’s society, young people must learn to design, create and express themselves with digital technologies.” – Mitchel Resnick, a media arts and...
Feb 20, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Holidays, Hot Topics, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd From the story of a brave young slave who escaped to freedom on the Underground Railroad to the inspirational words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr to a talented ballerina’s journey to become the first African-American to become a...
Jan 17, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! Details below! A cozy fire, a cup of tea and a good book are three of my favorite things on cold, winter days. My selections this month include old favorites that warm the soul, and two...
Nov 16, 2016 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! Details below! Gratitude: grat·i·tude ˈɡradəˌt(y)o͞od/ noun — the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. During the Thanksgiving...
Nov 1, 2016 | -, Books, Supplies & Gear, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Elizabeth T. Walsh, MD, Board Certified Pediatric Endocrinologist, Brenner Children’s Hospital When a child is first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a family may feel confused and overwhelmed. It can be difficult to navigate through the correct information...
