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...
Mar 19, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd It is exciting to watch toddlers sit down with a book and flip the pages, proudly proclaiming they are “reading” as they comment on each of the pictures. This is the first step children take to becoming independent readers. After...
Mar 1, 2021 | By Location, By Stage, Camps, Elementary Age, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Anna Hoeing, Highschool Sophomore The first time I went to Camp Hanes was ten years ago. Most things that long ago are so hard to remember, but that experience will always stick with me. My first time at Camp Hanes I attended Day Camp, where we took...
Feb 22, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It all started when my daughter asked to help make breakfast a few years ago. My husband cracked the eggs, and she began moving the whisk in a circle. My son then walked into the kitchen and asked if he could make the...
Feb 6, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age
By Guest Blogger Britney Dent School is out for millions of children nationwide as K-12 education has shifted from the classroom to the internet or a hybrid model. While many school districts are giving their teachers crash courses in online learning, parents also...
Feb 4, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Courtney Barrett, MSW, LCSW Positive parenting is not just a parenting approach. It is a mindset. It is a habit of looking at the positive in every interaction with your child. Instead of thinking, “Why is he or she behaving that way?” – it is...
Feb 3, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Katy Biagini with Family Support Network of Central Carolina When you are faced with a child’s disability, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, isolated, and alone. Overwhelmed as you swim through a sea of information pertaining to your child’s diagnosis,...
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 29, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd As a long-time book lover, it is often difficult to select a group of books to recommend from the seemingly endless list of great titles from which to choose. Between wonderful classic titles and excellent new releases, I could...
Jan 23, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Homeschooling
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders We began my daughter’s homeschool adventure when she entered sixth grade. You can read a little more about why we choose this journey here. At the time, I was a single mom and working full-time, so being organized was not just a...
Jan 22, 2021 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Bloggers Susan Davis, Director of Communication and Marketing, and Geoff Campbell, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Greensboro Day School As parents turn their attention to the upcoming school year and choosing the right type of learning environment for...
Jan 21, 2021 | By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC Have you wondered why you parent the way that you do? It’s an interesting question to explore. I find myself parenting in a manner that connects to my life story. Sometimes I get upset and raise my voice in a way that...
Jan 11, 2021 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Sleep routines. I have always hated sleep routines because they seemed so complicated. Read any parenting book and you’ll quickly feel as though you need a specialized degree to put a child to sleep. Even more, how do...
Jan 5, 2021 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Preschool, Private Schools, Toddlers & Preschool
— Early Childhood Virtual Open House Greensboro Montessori School Tuesday, January 26 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. CLICK HERE to RSVP. Join Greensboro Montessori School for a virtual exploration of their early childhood programs. Tour a Toddler and Primary classroom,...
Jan 2, 2021 | 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...
Dec 26, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Amber T. Harris Are you looking for opportunities to serve that are safe and fulfilling for your kids, your kids and their friends, and maybe even your families? SPARK wants to work with you to design a project that shares peace and rekindles kindness...
Dec 22, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Lindsay Deibler Do you start to sweat when your children say they want to decorate a gingerbread house? Do you run from the kits that are always located at children’s eye level in stores? Or think, “yes let’s purchase one” and cringe after starting in...
Dec 4, 2020 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping
By Guest Blogger Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It’s that time of year again. If you’re anything like me, you promised yourself that you would collect gift ideas throughout the year to avoid having to think of last-minute gifts. However, that didn’t happen in the past,...
Nov 16, 2020 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper, author of the blog Free Spirited Mom It’s that time of year again when temperatures start to drop and the daylight gets shorter. Yet, there is no reason that you cannot still enjoy nature. Bring the beauty of the outdoors inside for the...
Nov 13, 2020 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation, Sports, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Thanksgiving and football seem to go together like turkey and dressing. In many families, Thanksgiving Day meals are scheduled around the “big game” so everyone can be seated and ready to focus undivided attention from the opening...
Nov 5, 2020 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Safety, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey Appropriate touch and sexual abuse are not easy conversations to have with our children. However, it gets even more difficult each year you avoid having them. As a mom, educator and former victim of child abuse, I know it is...
Oct 26, 2020 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren I am sure that all of you, like me, feel mixed about the colder weather. Who doesn’t love hot cocoa, sitting out by the firepit, and snuggling under blankets to watch good movies with the family? But eventually, the kids (and adults for...
Oct 16, 2020 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Leslie Alexander, Assistant Director, UNCG’s Bringing Out the Best program Just the thought of chores makes me want to roll my eyes, grumble, and hide in my room, and I’m an adult! So, it’s no wonder our children dread household chores and often rebel when the...
Oct 12, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Exercise, Health, Kernersville, Recreation, Sports, Winston-Salem
YMCA Winter Basketball December 7 – February 27 Registration Open NOW ymcanwnc.org/programs/youth-sports/basketball Clemmons – Kernersville – Winston – Mocksville – King The Y is committed to keeping kids safe and active! YMCA Youth Sports programs promote...
Oct 12, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Camps, Elementary Age, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
Winter Camp YMCA Camp Hanes Dec. 11 – 13, 2020 www.camphanes.org Join YMCA Camp Hanes for Winter Camp 2020! The weekend begins at 7pm on Friday, December 11 and ends at 10am on Sunday, December 13. Winter Camp is open to campers ages 6-16. The cost is $130 per...
Oct 10, 2020 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Hiking & Camping, Recreation, Teens & Tweens
Get Hiking! Burlington Recreation & Parks www.burlingtonnc.gov/1323/Outdoor-Programs#hiking Thursday, September 17 at 5:30 pm Haw River Trail – Glencoe Paddle Access – 2348 Glencoe St. Burlington | 2 miles | Register Tuesday, September 22 at 5:30 pm...
Oct 5, 2020 | By Stage, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Elementary Age, Local Events, Local Resources, Toddlers & Preschool
Virtual Halloween Costume Contest & Dance Party At Home! October 31, 2020 ccrccostumecontest.causevox.com Child Care Resource Center is hosting a Virtual Halloween Costume Contest & Dance Party! Enter the costume photo contest, and encourage family and...
Oct 5, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Local Events, Local Resources, Toddlers & Preschool
SCENES Halloween Pop Up Studio Morehead Foundry 433 Spring Garden St Suite 107 Greensboro, NC 27401 Oct. 23 – 25, 2020 Tickets U. SPOOKTACULAR NEWS: Halloween is NOT cancelled! Put on those costumes and pop on over to SCENES Pop Up Studio, an immersive art...
Oct 5, 2020 | Adults, By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Shopping, Winston-Salem
Halloween Fun Winston-Salem, NC Sunday, October 25 from 12:00-5:00, Incendiary Brewing: Event info HERE! Saturday, October 31 from 11:00-4:00, Winston Junction Market: Event info HERE! Join us for a couple great Halloween events in Winston-Salem! Both are free events...
Oct 3, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, High Point, Local Events, Local Resources, Toddlers & Preschool
Drive Thru Trunk or Treat & Haunt Creekside Park 214 Park Drive Archdale, NC October 24th, 6-8pm Event page here. Have fun at a creepy cartoon themed Trunk or Treat and a small drive thru haunt. The first 500 attendees get a free Treat bag. More details to...
