Apr 10, 2024 | Burlington, By Location, Camps, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Religion, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Summertime makes you think of water fun, cookouts, vacations, summer camps. Additionally, for many, it also means time for Vacation Bible School – VBS. VBS is typically 3-4 days of fun Bible learning for our children. Many...
Mar 1, 2024 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary, Elementary Age, Featured Events, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Local Events, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
Summer Art Camp at Art by TJM Studio ARTbyTJM Studio – 4815 Fox Chase Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410 https://www.artbytjm.com/art-camps Are you looking for a creative outlet for your child in Greensboro, NC this spring or summer break? Does she show a natural talent...
Feb 23, 2024 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, Consignment Sales, Education, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Homeschooling, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Moms & Dads, Recreation, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Winston-Salem, Women's Fashion
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Win a Sugar Mamas Movement Ultimate Shopping Experience! Spring Consignment Sales Season is Almost Here! TMoM’s Recently Updated Homeschool Directory Plan Your Weekend Fun with TMoM’s Events...
Feb 18, 2024 | Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Homeschooling, Local Resources
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper This directory is sponsored by River Run International Film Festival. RiverRun International Film Festival is a non-profit cultural organization whose mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the many people, cultures, and...
Feb 17, 2024 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By Anique Fredrick This post contains affiliate links. You won’t be charge and additional to shop them, but we may get a small commision. Black History Month is a time to honor the achievements, history, and culture of African Americans. One of the best ways to...
Jan 22, 2024 | Elementary, Elementary Age, From the Heart, Holidays, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By Michaela Reynolds Looking for a creative Valentine for your kids to pass out to the class? Tired of all the candy that comes home on February 14th? We’ve compiled a list of 5 creative candy-free classroom Valentines. Check it out! Takis, the fiery, chili-powdered...
Dec 21, 2023 | Education, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent The New Year is the perfect time to start fresh. If there’s any aspect of life that could be improved, setting some clear and attainable goals can help! Sometimes it’s hard for teens to set goals, especially realistic goals....
Dec 7, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Tutoring, Winston-Salem
By Sylvan Learning Center of Winston-Salem If you’re like most families, you don’t believe that education should be “one size fits all.” You want learning to be personalized to your child’s talents and needs. At Sylvan, it is. You’ll find the right program for exactly...
Oct 28, 2023 | Education, Education for Special Needs, From the Heart, Homeschooling, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting, Working Parents
By Guest Blogger Whitney Preslar Prior to the monumental earthquake that shook our lives almost 4 years ago, if you’d asked me whether I would consider Homeschooling my son, my answer would be similar to 95% of you. Heck to the NO! I loved the moment I lovingly walked...
Sep 17, 2023 | Education, Elementary Age, Homeschooling, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Homeschooling is as easy and as hard as you make it. However, when you start adding kids to your homeschool, it is tough to avoid some hard. Typically, everyone is at a different learning, interest and focus level! That said, it is...
Aug 22, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Middle School, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens
By Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy Are you considering an alternative option to brick and mortar schooling for your child? Is your child facing barriers with traditional schooling? You may want to explore virtual learning solutions, with Coast to Mountains...
Aug 20, 2023 | Burlington, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, Homeschooling, Kernersville, Local Resources, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Some of my fondest childhood memories are the trips to the library with my mom. She was an avid reader and shared that love of books with my sister and me. So when I started having children, I was thrilled to share that same memory...
Aug 19, 2023 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Elementary, Elementary Age, Family Time, Homeschooling, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd I recently overheard two elementary-age girls at my neighborhood pool discussing the upcoming school year. They had recently learned the name of their teacher and excitedly discussed the friends they hoped would be in their...
Aug 15, 2023 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It is back to school time and many households are in prep mode as children get ready to end summer and enter the classroom. While it is common to see families shopping for school supplies, taking first day of school...
Aug 14, 2023 | Education, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Moms & Dads, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas So, you’re the proud parent of a high school student gearing up for college! You might have heard about how crucial the college essay is for highlighting your child’s unique qualities and talents. But don’t worry,...
May 22, 2023 | Education, Homeschooling, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon I’m a solo parent. I work full-time. I also homeschool my kids. Like many aspects of my life these days, it isn’t what I would have chosen. But it’s possible, and you’d be surprised how many people do it. If you’re considering this for...
Apr 25, 2023 | Day Trips, Family Time, Homeschooling, Parenting & Family, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon If you’ve been in North Carolina for longer than a few minutes, you probably know that the town of Chapel Hill is precious to this state. Home to the University of North Carolina, it holds the college memories of generations of...
Mar 3, 2023 | Burlington, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Kernersville, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: The Meaning of the WS Christian Lions Exploring Elementary Students’ Needs Scholarships! Have You Seen the Choice Awards Winners?...
Feb 20, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Homeschooling, Humor, Moms & Dads, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Science fair. If you were one of the lucky ones who completed one of these projects as a kid, I’m willing to bet your body just gave an involuntary shudder. I was one of the lucky ones in eighth, ninth, AND tenth grade (thanks, private...
Feb 17, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Burlington, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Kernersville, Middle School, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Summer Camps at Reconsidered Goods Updated Preschool Directory The TMoM Private/Independent Schools Directory is Updated! Vote for Your Favorite TMoM Choice Awards Finalists!...
Feb 1, 2023 | Elementary, Elementary Age, Homeschooling, Middle School, Private Schools, Sports, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
Winston Salem Lacrosse Registration is Live Spring Season starts March 4th winstonsalemlacrosse.com The Winston Salem Lacrosse registration is live and the Spring season starts on March 4th! Winston Salem Lacrosse is the best youth lacrosse program in the Triad that...
Jan 9, 2023 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Homeschooling high school isn’t always for the faint of heart. It requires a bit more planning and research than the elementary or even middle school. My daughter is over halfway through her sophomore year, and it’s been an...
Dec 23, 2022 | Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Family Time, Homeschooling, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper When the weather doesn’t cooperate, parents may struggle to find things to do indoors to keep their children entertained and out of trouble! So what do you do with those energy filled children, besides sitting them in front of...
Aug 28, 2022 | Education, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey The year 2022 is the year of positive impact. Educators like myself tend to believe that one of the best ways to make a positive impact is to give children a strong educational start. There are many methods to help our children...
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...
May 1, 2021 | Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Elementary, Family Time, For the Home, Homeschooling, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Ashley Quinn Kibby When we moved to North Carolina from Michigan in 2019, one of the Southern-living perks I was most excited about was the long growing season. Compared to Detroit, where it snowed on my twins’ birth in mid-April, Greensboro offered...
Mar 31, 2021 | By Location, Education, Hiking & Camping, Homeschooling, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper Let’s talk about an outdoor hideaway, tucked in the middle of Farmington, NC. I would have never known about the Farmington Nature Park if my kids weren’t part of the Kids in Parks adventures. Nestled behind a community center, lies a...
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...
Sep 25, 2020 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC As a parent, watching my kids grow and learn during COVID, I can tell you that I am amazed and proud to see how they are navigating such difficult waters. Parenting and homeschooling a child with ADHD is a ball game of its...
Aug 17, 2020 | By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Homeschooling, Middle School
By Guest Blogger Carrie Sockwell, author of Our Carolina Home Backpack, check. Lunch, check. School Supplies, check. First Day of School picture, check. Drop off at School……. I don’t know what that last check box will look like in your house, but the first day...