Apr 30, 2016 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Stacy Leighton So far, your child’s teacher has said IQ tests and classroom assessments show that he is right where he needs to be. Perfect, right? Well, no. How is his self-esteem? Also known as their EQ, or Emotional Quotient. The other “stuff” puts...
Feb 5, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Jennifer Aceves, Head of Upper Division, Noble Academy Confidence…self worth…resilience…self-esteem…these characteristics are all related and inseparable from each other, and they are all traits that we want our children to possess. Of...
Feb 15, 2021 | Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Parenting & Family
By TMoM team member Michelle Barson This directory is sponsored by The Centers for Exceptional Children, which provides a critical combination of support services, programs and facilities dedicated to one thing: helping children and their families thrive. When your...
Feb 2, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Holidays, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey Throughout history Black Americans have had their achievements ignored, but February, Black History Month, is designated as the month to ensure there will be some acknowledgment. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about the...
Jan 26, 2021 | By Location, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Aimee Picon, Director of Educational Outreach “The student fell through the cracks.” “He was moved through the system without ever addressing the problem.” “She is in 8th grade now, but never really learned how to read.” As an educator of students...
Jan 1, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, Children's Health & Wellness, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Winston-Salem
Updated by Michelle Barson You never know when your life might take a turn that feels too difficult to navigate on your own. That’s the time to find some support. We hope this list will help you find that support quickly in your time of need. Whether the...
Nov 20, 2020 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Family Time, Featured Directories, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
Updated by Katie Moosbrugger Although many organizations are changing their volunteer opportunities due to Covid, there are still plenty of ways to get involved in the community and give your time and support to those who need it. Over the past couple of years,...
Oct 24, 2020 | Burlington, By Location, Children's Health & Wellness, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Winston-Salem
Updated by Katie Moosbrugger This directory is sponsored by Lewisville Family Counseling. Their caring counselors each have different specialties, so you are likely to find a good fit for counseling for you or your loved one. Their passion is partnering with...
Sep 5, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Single Parenting
By Guest Blogger Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed., HRI Program Coordinator The Healthy Relationships Initiative promotes happy, healthy, and safe relationships of all kinds and provides resources for marriages in distress. But when divorce is the healthiest way forward, how...
Sep 3, 2020 | By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Health, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Christine Murray With all of the stressors we’re all facing today—including the COVID-19 pandemic, remote learning and working, economic stressors, and racial injustice and inequities—perhaps it’s no surprise that mental health symptoms are on the...
Aug 12, 2020 | Burlington, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age Directories, Featured Directories, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Kernersville, Local Resources, Middle School, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tutoring, Winston-Salem
Updated by Katie Moosbrugger This directory is sponsored by Sylvan Learning. Sylvan creates confident, independent students by targeting the causes of academic frustrations. Sylvan has become the leading provider of tutoring and school support for students of all...
Jul 19, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Private Schools, Tutoring
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight… ~ Baby Quip Rentals & Cleanings ~ Now Enrolling at Noble Academy ~ FREE Assessments at OsteoStrong ~ Unique Busy Kids Opens Fall 2020 ~ Tackle Advocacy: Offering Individual Instruction...
Jul 3, 2020 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Guest Blogger Takashi Hirata, M.D. When someone says “body image,” most of us probably think of a teenage girl looking in the mirror and not liking what she sees. The word “anorexia” may then come to mind. But body image doesn’t have...
May 30, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Neely Turlington June is Acne Awareness Month, but for millions of teenagers every day is a reminder of the devastating effects acne has on their lives. In the United States alone, 85 percent of young people between the ages of 12 and 24 experience...
Apr 21, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, High Point
By Guest Blogger Tiffany Allen, FNP-C, WHNP-BC, with Triad Lifestyle Medicine As a Nurse Practitioner, I am often asked, “What is your specialty?” When I reply, “Lifestyle Medicine,” I usually get an inquisitive look. Yes, this is a newer approach to medicine; but...
Jan 18, 2020 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Crackling fires, fuzzy blankets, hot tea and great books… these are some of my favorite things on cold, winter days and things that are hygge. I was recently introduced to the concept of hygge which, according to Wikipedia, is a...
Nov 9, 2019 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Elisa D. Wallace with Forsyth Family magazine While not many enjoy doing household chores, these tasks are vital for a home to run smoothly and efficiently. Although for the most part, the adults of the house take on the larger responsibilities, there...
Sep 27, 2019 | Babies, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Lisa Peaty, LCSW Can you recall how many times that you asked yourself these questions, while your crying infant was wailing in the background? Sleep deprived, perhaps with spit up on your shirt, and matted hair from the last 15 minute “rest” on the...
Apr 9, 2019 | From the Heart, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ed Jones During my 60-plus years on this wondrous and wacky planet, I’ve been called a lot of different names. There have been the lovely, self-esteem-building middle school names: “Dumbo Ears.” “Pinocchio Nose.” “Ferret Face.” There’ve also been some...
Jan 13, 2019 | Education, Private Schools, Sunday Spotlights, Tutoring
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: – A Step Ahead Academic Center – Our Lady of Grace Catholic School – Travel Plans for 2019 A Step Ahead Tutoring A Step Ahead is a private tutoring center located in Clemmons, serving...
Oct 25, 2018 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Carrie Malloy, Director of Triad Academy at Summit School A child comes home from school each day frustrated that he can’t keep up in the classroom. He’s often not able to participate in class and at home, he bursts into tears during homework time. He...
Oct 8, 2018 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Groceries & Couponing, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Laura Buxenbaum, MPH, RD, LDN For many households, family meal time is as obsolete as a rotary phone. Regular sit-down dinners have been lost to demanding schedules filled with long work days and never-ending after-school activities. So, it should...
Oct 6, 2018 | Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Health, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Christine Murray, PhD, LPC, LMFT, Director of the Healthy Relationships Initiative October is National Bullying Prevention Month, so this question comes at the perfect time. Our Healthy Relationships Initiative (HRI) team is excited to partner with Triad Moms on...
Aug 25, 2018 | Education, High School & Beyond, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Julie Giljames, 9th grade teacher My ninth grade team, comprised of five seasoned educators with a collective 75+ years of teaching experience, takes pride in the ninth grade curriculum we have created for our students. Through that lens, we have ten...
Jan 2, 2018 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Pet Resources, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Debbie Barr, a writer with Forsyth Family magazine If you’re on the fence about whether to get a puppy (or older dog), experts say there are many good reasons to consider saying yes. One research study showed that dogs can help reduce children’s...
Oct 3, 2017 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Kelly Heritage, College Testing Coordinator at Noble Academy One of my favorite authors, Jodi Picoult, wrote, “When you’re different, sometimes you don’t see the millions of people who accept you for what you are. All you notice is the...
Sep 10, 2017 | Local Events, Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In this week’s Sunday Spotlight: – Triple Threat Classes & Preschool – Lessons, KMO, and Trunk-or-Treat at Legacy Saddlebreds – What’s New at Kaleideum – AUMC Consignment Sale – TwinsTots: Soccer for the...
Aug 6, 2017 | Local Events, Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights
By Katie Moosbrugger Today’s post features announcements you don’t want to miss! Keep reading to learn more about: ~ Triple Threat School of Dance, Music & Acting ~ Deep Cleaning with TL Cleaning ~ Kids Night Out on August 8 ~ Win With...
Aug 5, 2017 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Katie Marsh with Forsyth Family magazine Thank you to Forsyth Family magazine for sharing this article with us. It’s an important topic to think about, especially with school starting at the end of the month! – Triad Moms on Main The term...
Jul 31, 2017 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Allison Chapple, MS/EdS, LPC, NCC Recently at my neighborhood pool, some moms and I were talking about the upcoming school year and the inevitable question was raised: “What sports are your kids playing this season?” Everyone chimed in about soccer,...