Aug 23, 2022 | By Location, Education, Elementary, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Amanda Carter, Head of School at Noble Academy One of the most common things we hear from parents when they are looking for a new school is that self-esteem is a significant issue for their child. As educators we know that a student’s lack of belief...
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 25, 2024 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Many children and teens suffer from anxiety, hyperactivity, depression, and other issues. It is often difficult to get good referrals and information because parents are not always comfortable discussing the problem with others. To...
Jan 7, 2024 | Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Whitney Barnard There are many ways to approach the New Year. For many of us, it means to assess our lives and change something we’re unhappy with. Whether it’s our diet, exercise routine, or our tendency to procrastinate, there’s always room for...
Dec 28, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Raising Children, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Doug Stark of Gracie Barra Greensboro It is heart breaking to see a child struggling with bullying. The fear, anxiety, low self-esteem – bullying can have big mental, emotional and even developmental impacts. As parents, we can equip our children with confidence...
Nov 8, 2023 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Family Time, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Although some organizations may have changed their volunteer opportunities since the pandemic, 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...
Sep 23, 2023 | Education, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey As a preschool teacher, I am blessed to teach and care for (in my opinion) the most fun aged children- the preschoolers. I have found this age group to be some of the most honest and live in the moment, group of people I have ever...
Sep 16, 2023 | From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Being the new kid at school is tough. As a parent, you want to do all you can to help your kids make a smooth transition. There are both social and academic adjustments to consider. I remember my oldest daughter being born, sitting in...
Aug 3, 2023 | Day Trips, Family Time, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson, author of the blog MothersRest.com Summer vacay is winding down. Which means BOREDOM amongst the younger set is winding up! If your people are suddenly allergic to the pool, here’s your go-to list of TEN free ways to spend these final...
Jul 13, 2023 | Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Most children experience bullying over their 12+ years of education. Fortunately, few children deal with excessive bullying over a long period of time. Plus, schools are much better at taking these matters seriously today. While some...
May 6, 2023 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey “My mom throws my papers in the trash; can I just leave my papers here?” This is a question one of the preschoolers in my class asked as they were preparing to take the work they completed that month home. Another child chimed in,...
Apr 15, 2023 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Dr. Ankita Patel As parents, we get into a habit of just doing things ourselves because it is more efficient and done correctly. However, if kids are given the chance to do some of these tasks, they may surprise you. Helping with chores at an early...
Apr 6, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling According to the National Institute of Health, 1 in 7 women can develop postpartum depression. In that number, two key items to keep in mind are the number of women that do not disclose due to the...
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 2, 2023 | -
By TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany This private school 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, are...
Feb 1, 2023 | Camps, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Recreation, Winston-Salem
Are you looking for Winston-Salem Summer Camps or something in the surrounding area? Scroll down this post to view all of your options in the Winston-Salem area. You will always find this list on our directories page here. Many Winston-Salem camps can fit into more...
Jan 19, 2023 | -
By TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany 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...
Nov 26, 2022 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Elisa D. Wallace with Forsyth Family magazine Typically, household chores are not enjoyable, however these tasks are vital for a home to run smoothly and efficiently. For the most part, the adults of the house take on the larger responsibilities....
Oct 15, 2022 | 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...
Aug 8, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Health, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC If you’re afraid of rejection, you might feel: As though you need to control everything. You use the control to avoid getting hurt. The control later comes back and makes you feel anxious. The anxiety grows over...
Jun 23, 2022 | 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 TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders 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....
Mar 27, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Family Time, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey 2022 is my personal year of positive impact. My earlier blogs this year focused on creating a positive impact in our day and life. This month’s blog is about practicing five habits to make a positive impact in our immediate...
Feb 26, 2022 | By Location, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, High Point, Recreation, Safety, Sports
By Guest Blogger Aaron Reeves, CEO/Head Coach at High Point Swim Club Over the years of working with children from ages preschool to college, we have found that those who started early and swam at any level through their developmental years had a higher level of...
Jan 29, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey This year I decided to go into 2022 with this specific purpose in mind. The entirety of my life will demonstrate a positive impact. As a result, I have developed a 73-year plan. My prayer is that I have 73 years left on this earth...
Dec 30, 2021 | Babies, By Stage, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey There are many factors to consider when planning parenthood. For this blog, I am going to focus on what I think are the six most important factors to consider. These tend to be uncomfortable topics; however, as an educator and...
Sep 7, 2021 | 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, perhaps it’s no surprise that mental health symptoms are on the rise. If you’ve noticed your child has been struggling with stress, anxiety, challenging behaviors, and other...
Aug 17, 2021 | 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...
Jul 10, 2021 | By Location, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Greensboro, Health, High Point, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Ashley Mitchell, founder and Executive Director of Perfectly Imperfect Girls Perfectly Imperfect Girls is a North Carolina based nonprofit youth mentoring program started in August of 2020. We currently serve middle school and high school girls ages...
Jun 10, 2021 | Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Guest Blogger Canisha Turner “1 in 6 children aged 2-8 years has a mental, behavioral or developmental disorder.” Because of this, Maddy created her platform, “Your BIG Day,” to help children who struggle with childhood anxieties. At 7 years old, Maddy has always...
