Mar 23, 2023 | Babies, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd An older friend once shared some advice that significantly impacted me as a parent: go ahead and play that game. She was essentially telling me to never pass up an opportunity to play with my children. She went on to say that the...
Mar 6, 2023 | Burlington, Education, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Preparing to go to college is usually a stressful time for parents and their children. It’s a time of great change, with a lot of laughs and tears. Even though your high schooler may be ready to go to college, it’s still a...
Mar 5, 2023 | -, Elementary, Elementary Age, Family Time, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt The many stressors that resulted from the Covid pandemic have increased our collective awareness of the mental health of our youth. There are many children and teenagers in our nation experiencing feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and...
Feb 24, 2023 | Adults, Babies, By Stage, Camps, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, From the Doctor, From the Heart, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, Info about Our Website, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Pregnancy & Babies, Private Schools, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Multidisciplinary Team Turns Mysterious Illness into a Diagnosis for Infant Preschool Stay & Play at New Garden Friends School Expecting a Baby? Don’t miss TMoM’s Newborn Resources Directory!...
Feb 14, 2023 | From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Have your children reached that age where they aren’t really “kids” but they aren’t yet adults? If so, you might be facing very different issues than you were when they were little. As a parent, you can help...
Feb 9, 2023 | Camps, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Andrew R Hano My summers spent as part of the senior leadership team at a sleep-away camp have made me witness to many confidence building moments in the lives of campers. A camper who spent not days, or weeks, but two and a half full summers learning...
Feb 1, 2023 | Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Religion, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
Calvary Day School Campus Tours 2023 calvaryday.school At Calvary Day School, their passion and commitment are to provide an encouraging, safe, and engaging school community. Students are challenged to fulfill their God-given potential, develop strong character, and...
Jan 31, 2023 | Burlington, From the Heart, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Non Profits, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Leslie Isakoff With the school year in full force, finding time to squeeze in required service hours can be tough. Soccer practice, trumpet lessons, Scout meetings, youth group—how can your family possibly fit in one more thing? Breathe easy and check...
Jan 27, 2023 | -, Helpful Lists & Directories, High School & Beyond, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany This driving resources directory is sponsored by Calvary Day School. Calvary Day School has a passion and a commitment to provide an encouraging, safe, and engaging school community. Students, from preschool through high school,...
Jan 17, 2023 | Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Katelyn Williams, Middle School Counselor, Greensboro Day School Technology—we can’t live with it, and we certainly can’t live without it. Yet, what do we do about children and tweens living with it? I have never been a person who stands in favor of banning all...
Jan 12, 2023 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC Have you noticed any behavioral or mood changes in your teen during the winter months? Maybe they are in bed longer than usual or not going out as much with friends. Season Affective Disorder is a seasonal depression that...
Jan 9, 2023 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Homeschooling high school isn’t always for the faint of heart. It requires a bit more planning and research than the elementary or even middle school. My daughter is over halfway through her sophomore year, and it’s been an...
Jan 6, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Elementary, Elementary Age, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Local Events, Middle School, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Religion, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Wesleyan Christian Academy Preview Day Ice Skating Options in Greensboro The Teens and Tweens Directory is Updated! TMoM Choice Awards are Almost Here!...
Dec 26, 2022 | Entertaining, Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders New Year’s Eve with teenagers doesn’t have to be stressful or boring. Teenagers are at that age where they want independence; however, most parents don’t want their teens out at midnight on a night notorious for accidents on the road...
Dec 22, 2022 | Entertaining, Family Time, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders It’s almost Christmas! Your kids are probably bouncing with excitement in anticipation of the holidays. Family movie time is always a great activity, especially with potentially rainy and/or cold days ahead! You can combine it with a...
Dec 21, 2022 | Adults, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. The holiday season is upon us and, for many it’s the best time of the year. Shopping, cooking, and decorating the house with all sorts of items fill this time of year. It’s also a time to gather around family and share...
Dec 1, 2022 | Adults, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Hot Topics, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey America is a rich and glorious country composed of diverse people, who have in the past and now continue, to contribute to its success. America is abounding in resources, but its major resource is her people, and her continued...
Oct 1, 2022 | By Stage, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Molly McDonald-Stone MA, LCMHC-A What is more difficult than helping a teen navigate the dating scene? Perhaps, helping them navigate a relationship that you adamantly disapprove of! Knowing what to do can be tricky, especially if you are feeling that...
Sep 8, 2022 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser My son is a senior this year, and we are in the middle of the college application process. I think I have somewhat of a handle on college readiness, but it was pretty overwhelming to start. We followed others’ advice and got the...
Jul 23, 2022 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Catherine Phipps, recent college graduate You spent months preparing for the SAT, considering 10,000 factors and applying to what feels like 10,000 schools. Then come the decision-making questions: Are your SAT and ACT scores high enough? Should you...
Jul 9, 2022 | By Stage, Family Time, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Most teens will be spending their summer playing summer sports, hanging at the pool, working, babysitting, traveling, or sleeping in. While these are all great ways for them to enjoy their summer, the bad news is that very few of...
Jul 8, 2022 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Elementary Age Directories, From the Doctor, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Lauren Warren In today’s Friday Finds, find ways to support your children and to encourage play with…. Information About Kids and Mental Health Inspiring Play and Learning with Crayons and Chalk Ways to Keep Cool in the Triad...
Jun 28, 2022 | By Stage, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas of kristendaukas.com Is there a teen living here? Whether you are just now entering teen-dom, or if you’ve recently welcomed your college student back into the house, you may have noticed a few changes around your home! Remember...
Jun 24, 2022 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Camila Dos Santos Helping your high schooler plan for life after graduation is stressful on the entire family. Many parents may find themselves worrying about their child’s future, especially if attending a traditional college is not a part of the...
Mar 9, 2022 | By Stage, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member, Ashley Quinn Kibby My daughter just told me to “go away.” Calmly and slowly, then once more for emphasis. Dead on. Full eye contact. I’d had the audacity to interrupt her TV viewing to offer a bowl for her granola bar. After unsuccessfully...
Jan 26, 2022 | By Stage, Health, Parenting & Family, Safety, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Like almost anything involving the DMV, getting a driving permit is a somewhat confusing and complex process that involves a lot of steps. Add in a pandemic and being a homeschooled teen on top of that, and it’s leaving a lot of us...
Jan 8, 2022 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Amy Beveridge If you have a high school student, it’s often tough to know how much to get involved in their education. It’s also tough to know what advice to give … or not give. But, it’s a new year – 2022. It’s...
Jan 6, 2022 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Captain Joel Barba, U.S. Army Soldiers are just people; same as you. We laugh and cry. We watch sports and play video games. Soldiers raise families and love our children. We shared dreams and aspirations when we were school-age children, and...
Dec 14, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Clare Jordan Dwelling on diapers and naptimes, new parents tend to spend more time memorizing those precious baby faces than contemplating a future where those tiny kids become friends. Friends with each other, and friends with us. Though us parents...
Dec 10, 2021 | By Stage, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser (Some) Teens are HARD to buy for. When TMOM asked me to write this blog about gift ideas for teens, I texted my 14-year-old and asked him what he thought: “Biggest suggestion: don’t write a blog about teens.” My other teen said,...
