Jan 13, 2022 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon It was a long day, today. One of those days where getting through nightly children’s books seemed like a nearly impossible proposition. When my daughter bounded into bed with the latest saccharine tale about friendly woodland...
Jan 10, 2022 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Shannon Kincaid, Lower School Counselor at Greensboro Day School Welcome to the New Year! In a time of making resolutions, consider making a resolution to reframe when you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or burnt out on your parenting journey. The...
Jan 3, 2022 | By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member, Ashley Quinn Kibby When I was in grade school in the 1990s, nothing mattered more than academic performance. I had to get A’s because I needed them to prove my intellect, make my parents proud, and get into college. In college, I had to make...
Dec 2, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It’s the time of year for celebrating family and exchanging gifts. However, coming up with gift ideas can be hard, especially if the person getting the gift is a child. I came across some advice of what to give...
Nov 26, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Want to see Santa, visit with Santa, or have your photo taken with him? This directory includes pictures, visits, and other events with Santa in Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Burlington and other surrounding...
Nov 23, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller This time of year, giving back is especially top of mind for many. For those of us who are parents, looking for ways to share some of our resources or time with others is something we also want to make sure we can involve our children...
Nov 17, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Recently, my mom dropped off a stash of baby things for me to donate to my church. As I scanned the bags of relics that were once integral parts of my life, I realized – with a lump in my throat – that we are no longer in that phase of...
Nov 8, 2021 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Moms & Dads, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Shannon Kincaid, Lower School Counselor at Greensboro Day School Children love stories! Not only do they love hearing stories in the form of books and fairy tales, but they also love to tell stories. For young children, telling a story about something...
Oct 9, 2021 | 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 Katie Moosbrugger This directory is sponsored by Santos Counseling PLLC, a counseling practice that helps anxious kids, distant couples, and struggling families. Counselors specialize in relationship counseling, family therapy, counseling for kids...
Sep 28, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Brittany J. Todd, NCC, LCMHC, NCIP, CLC September is National Suicide Awareness Prevention Month, therefore this post is dedicated to increasing knowledge with the hope of initiating a deeper conversation about mental health and how our children are...
Sep 17, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd When I hear parents say their children do not like books, I am met with a twinge of sadness. I have always believed that among the millions of books in the world, there is at least one book that each child will want to read and...
Sep 13, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Fall means pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, trick-or-treating, and – of course – apple picking! It’s such a fun autumn activity – something the whole family can get in on – but inevitably you come home with, well, TONS of apples. That’s...
Sep 9, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper It is no doubt that kids are spending more time indoors than any other previous generation. Yet, we are well aware of how important it is for children to playing outdoors. Granted in this day and age it is almost unthinkable to just let...
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...
Sep 4, 2021 | By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Teens & Tweens
By Christine Murray, Ph.D., LCMHC, LMFT The author took this photo when her younger son was first starting to experience homework in Kindergarten several years ago. The homework struggle often starts early! The new school year is back in full swing, which means that...
Aug 20, 2021 | By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Emily Saunders Back to school is like the mom Olympics. We rush around checking off to dos and the clock just keeps ticking. Now, possibly more than ever, we also have wellness on our minds as our kids head back to school. After two school years...
Jul 31, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser The last thing you might want your kids to do right now is have more screen time! But during the pandemic, my teenagers and I learned that there are some fun, creative things to do on the Internet – together! You don’t need an...
Jul 27, 2021 | By Location, By Stage, Camps, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Preschool, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Pastor Josh Welcome to Creative Palooza located near Downtown Winston-Salem, operating as an After-School Program as well as a Summer Camp Program for over a decade. At Creative Palooza, we put our faith in action creating a community of creativity,...
Jun 25, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller I’m always on the hunt for fun activities I can do with my 4-year-old daughter, Maggie, and said activities get bonus points if they result in an experience or outcome that’s consumable (versus yet another piece of kid artwork which, of...
Jun 21, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Hiking & Camping, Kernersville, Local Resources, Mom & Dads Directories, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Why not take the gang to a local watering hole to enjoy an afternoon of wading, creekwalking, exploring, or lounging? We hope you enjoy this list of places to escape, which range from serene & peaceful to splash-worthy fun!...
Jun 5, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Carol Anne Sowell In my CBBM (Career Before Becoming Mom), I planned all types of events, from small intimate gatherings to college football game fan festivals – and various-sized events in between. So, when I decided to hold my first garage sale...
May 24, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Featured Directories, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing This directory is sponsored by Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Campground Resort in Asheboro, NC. This family-focused campground is packed full of activities and camping fun-ness for your family to enjoy and create lasting memories....
May 13, 2021 | By Stage, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger SueAnn Howell With public schools closed to in-person learning for most of the past year, many families have turned to Catholic schools to keep their children’s education on track and in-person during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many parents, Anne and...
May 8, 2021 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Location, By Stage, Camps, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Recreation
Greensboro Ballet’s Summer Camps 200 North Davie St. Greensboro, NC 27401 336-333-7480 greensboroballet.org/summer-online-registration Summer at the School of Greensboro Ballet is filled with little dancers “flying” like fairies or superheroes while older dancers...
May 7, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey As an early educator for over 20 years, I am often asked about tools that can help children learn how to read. I try to impress upon parents that while tools are important, the first and most important aspect of a child’s learning...
Apr 22, 2021 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Location, By Stage, Camps, Elementary Age, Recreation, Winston-Salem
June 14 – July 24: DESPA Summer Camps 3818 Clemmons Road Clemmons, NC, 27012 Tel: 336-749-1494 despadancers.com Need something fun and active to keep your little one entertained this summer? Do not miss Dance Explosion School of Performing Arts’ (DESPA) summer camps....
Apr 20, 2021 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Location, By Stage, Camps, Elementary Age, High Point, Recreation
Distractions: An Art Entertainment Studio Staycation Vacation Summer Art Camps 2762 NC 68, Unit 107 High Point, NC 27265 336-888-8990 DistractionsArtStudio.com Join Distractions as they travel the world and beyond exploring art and good times right from their Paint...
Apr 15, 2021 | By Location, By Stage, Camps, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation, Sports, Winston-Salem
Triad Sports Management Summer Camps June & July 2021 www.triadsportsmanagement.com Come join Triad Sports Management for the summer camps they are offering (at three different venues) this summer! The multi-sport camps will touch on a different sport each day:...
Apr 7, 2021 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation
FREE Becoming Me Virtual Event- Featuring Michelle Obama Thursday, May 6 7 p.m. or 10 p.m. (eastern time) girlscouts.org/en/about-girl-scouts/join/becoming-me.html Are you new to Girl Scouts? Or maybe you’re ready to come back after a year off? Now is a great time to...
Apr 1, 2021 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Sarah MacReynolds, LCSW When speaking to parents, I hear the many complaints around cell phone usage and bedtime. One of the big questions that arises is, “should kids be allowed to use their phones in bed?” These issues exist in families with kids of...
