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 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 25, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Safety, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Tara Pitts Stress? Anxiety? Sleeplessness? Between regular parenting duties and the seemingly endless pandemic, it’s hard to find any mom who isn’t struggling right now. Not being an evening wine drinker (it gives me a headache), a friend...
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 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 12, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas of kristendaukas.com Raise your hand if you’re currently in the throes of getting your college-bound freshman ready for the big move. It doesn’t matter if they’re going to college right in your hometown, home state, or...
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...
Jul 6, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Amalia Nappo Memorial Day weekend, while many families were preparing for cookouts, gathering with friends, family or traveling to a destination such as the beach, our family this year headed to Tams, West Virginia. For the last several years you...
Jul 3, 2021 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Recreation, Sports, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Sarah Fielders, homeschooled rising 9th grader Volleyball is a great sport for teenagers. It can help with strength, control, reflexes, hand-eye coordination, and agility. If your child is going through a rough time, volleyball is a good sport to work...
Jun 23, 2021 | By Location, By Stage, Day Trips, Our Favorite Finds, Recreation, Shopping, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Madi Rogers, Rising 11th grader at Davie County High School Summer is the perfect time to have fun by exploring the world around you. People of all ages, but especially teens, often have a hard time finding things to do when school breaks for the...
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 25, 2021 | By Stage, Education, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd It is graduation season — an exciting time for young adults as they celebrate a major milestone and prepare to begin a new life chapter. Whether the next step is heading off to college or launching a career, graduates will be...
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 12, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Education, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Keith Lawley Prom, traditionally a practice of children morphing into adults for one night, where the ladies dress to the nines, and the gentlemen experience getting fitted for a tux for the first time, wondering to themselves “what in the hell have I...
May 3, 2021 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson I remember the day distinctly. I was 12. It was Thanksgiving. My cousin was in town. I told no one. Fast forward 3 months later when it happened to my cousin. She got a dozen roses and dinner out on the town and a shopping spree. Everyone...
Apr 28, 2021 | By Stage, Education, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Carrie DeLong Parenting has by far been the most amazing experience of my life! There have been the most exhilarating moments followed by those heart aching challenges that form us into well-rounded parents. In early days of parenting, we make...
Apr 26, 2021 | By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, From the Heart, Health, High School & Beyond, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Sports, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing I’ve always been a mother with the mindset of “once you commit to something, you commit.” I am all about sticking things out, honoring your word, and being a team player. But last year, as my daughter started high school, I was placed...
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 20, 2021 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Lisa Witherspoon My oldest daughter, a senior in high school, submitted college applications this fall. Now we are in the “waiting window” as we anticipate acceptances (or not) from all the schools to which she applied. The process was an eye-opening...
Mar 6, 2021 | By Location, By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Greensboro, Kids Clubs, Recreation, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Selby Chipman, Eagle Scout, Scouts BSA Troop 219 When three of us from all-girl Troop 219G (which meets Monday nights at Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church), rang the bell after our Eagle Scout Board of Review, we knew we were among great company. Only a...
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 17, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Anna Keller It’s so interesting to take note of how easy it is for me to talk about my eating disorder now, because for years – more than a decade – I lived in fear of anyone finding out about it. I would barely let myself really think about it, much...
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 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 19, 2021 | By Location, By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Career Center is an amazing community of educators and students right in the heart of Winston-Salem. It serves as an extension of the regular high school programs and is available to all students in WSFCS. Students maintain their...
Jan 12, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, From the Doctor, Health, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Jessie Tucker Mitchell, MA, LCMHCA, NCC Sixteen-year-old Anna* struggled with an eating disorder (ED) all through eighth and ninth grades. She woke at 5 am to run 90 minutes every morning, restricted her food intake to 600 calories a day, and made...
