Mar 7, 2016 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Kelly Hines Choosing the right educational path for our children is a serious and deeply personal issue. For many of us, that path is Christian education at a private institution. Once you’ve done the research and made a decision, the reality sets in – how...
Jan 21, 2016 | Education, Elementary, Family Time, High School & Beyond, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Aaron Looking for a way to give back, meet new people and be involved in your child’s life on a new level? Then volunteering in your child’s school might be just what you are looking for! One of the best things about volunteering in...
Dec 31, 2015 | Education, Hot Topics, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Hilary Smith Parents everywhere are sighing in relief that they survived another holiday season. The ornaments and stockings are safely packed away for next year and the concerts, parties, and cookie walks are cleared off the calendar. As life gets...
Dec 10, 2015 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Hot Topics, Local Resources, Middle School, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Tutoring
By Guest Blogger Kennette J. Burgess B.Sc, MBA, Marketing Consultant for Empowered Girls of NC Today we feature another organization working hard to make a difference in our community. To read the last post in our Doing Good Things series, click HERE! ~ Katie...
Oct 29, 2015 | Education, Elementary, From the Heart, Hot Topics, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Kelly Nichols, a local elementary teacher What words of comfort, wisdom, or reflection can I offer to mothers? I have no idea how it feels to carry a child, to comfort one in illness, to celebrate small steps, to hold hopes and dreams, to endure as...
Oct 26, 2015 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School
By Guest Blogger Kori Mackall, Director of Communications, The Piedmont School The Piedmont School Reading Buddies: Having a PAW-sitive impact on reading Several years ago when I was working in the public school system as a special education teacher, we had therapy...
Oct 9, 2015 | Education, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Anonymous I have submitted this blog anonymously in order to shield my son from complete embarrassment, but I must admit that I am a little embarrassed as well. I am embarrassed that I have worked hard my entire life to get where I am today, yet I am...
Sep 17, 2015 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Stacy Leighton Whether you have a son, or a daughter, or one of each, this is the kind of post every parent should take time to read. Thank you, Forsyth Family magazine, for letting us re-run Stacy’s post on TMoM today! It seems like only...
Sep 8, 2015 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Chris Burcaw In order to fulfill its mission and promise to help students develop integrity of character, St. John’s Lutheran School in Winston-Salem has a strong commitment to community service. As part of the school’s curriculum, students of every...
Sep 3, 2015 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Matt Zigler, Creative Director at Noble Academy Noble Academy’s mission is to teach students with learning differences in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their highest potential; but we are also engaged in teaching the community...
Jul 20, 2015 | Camps, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Chelsea Joslyn, Communications Director for the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina When you think of the Y in the summer the first things that probably come to mind are summer camp and swim lessons. Each year, thousands of children in our community...
May 27, 2015 | Education, Elementary, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Shopping
By Katie Moosbrugger It is the season of graduation! No matter the age, graduation is a time to praise and rejoice (especially if it’s the end of tuition payments!). To me, high school and college graduations are the two biggies. I remember receiving really nice,...
Mar 30, 2015 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Katie Moosbrugger Last year my daughter was struggling in math. We knew she could eventually grasp the concepts, but she was getting easily frustrated and her grades were showing it. She also had an amazing teacher who believed in her and patiently worked with her...
Mar 19, 2015 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Leigh Anne Shelor, Online Program Coordinator at The Piedmont School Our educational system continues to push for “21st century learning” for students. Technology, of course, has been the forerunner in this non-traditional push for several years and...
Jan 29, 2015 | -, Camps, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Hot Topics, Middle School, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By Jen de Ridder, Senior Program Director YMCA Camp Hanes Friday evenings at YMCA Camp Hanes we host a closing picnic and ceremony for our families. We serve a tasty dinner, show a slide show and spend time sharing stories from the week. Some of our families are there...
Jan 20, 2015 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Angela Levine It’s that time of year – the time when parents of children ages 3-5 years old make decisions on where they will send their kids for preschool and/or kindergarten. While many choose church-based preschools, it is still tough to compare the many...
Dec 16, 2014 | Education, Elementary, Middle School
By Kori Mackall, Director of Communications, The Piedmont School Here at The Piedmont School, we know all about different learning styles. Some students are kinesthetic (hands-on) learners, some students are visual learners, some students learn best through music, and...
Sep 2, 2014 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Haley Miller This is always my favorite time of year. Summer is winding down, school is back in session, football is kicking off, the air is feeling crisp…. For our children, it’s the season of a fresh start. It’s that exciting time when everyone is...
Aug 22, 2014 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School
By Guest Blogger Rebecca P. Ball, MD, Wake Forest Baptist Health Pediatrics – Kernersville This time of year often creates a period of upheaval for families. Fortunately, a little planning will make the transition into the new school year go more smoothly. Here are my...
Aug 15, 2014 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Raising Children
By Rachel Hoeing Alright, we’ve put it off as long as we could, but it is time to face the music. Summer is about over and it is time for the kiddies to head back to school. If you are like me you start out the school year full-steam ahead with a plan for great...
Jul 9, 2014 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Tim Montgomery, Head of School at The Piedmont School The student I am about to describe to you…was you as a child. Or maybe it is your child, or your nephew or your niece. Maybe it is your neighbor or co-worker’s child that you have heard them...
Jun 10, 2014 | Camps, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Recreation
By TMoM team member Dani Luft Did you know that one million STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) positions are projected to go unfilled by the year 2020? At iD Tech Camps, students take interests further and gain a competitive advantage for school,...
Jun 6, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
Sponsored by The Montessori School of Winston-Salem The Montessori School of Winston-Salem: An independent school that serves children 1 ½-12 yrs old Come explore one of Winston-Salem’s best-kept secrets – The Montessori School of Winston-Salem! Maybe you’ve heard...
May 27, 2014 | Education, Elementary, Helpful Lists & Directories, High School & Beyond, Local Resources, Middle School, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Katie Moosbrugger How are you planning to keep your kids’ minds active for these 10 weeks of summer vacation? Thanks to suggestions from friends, teachers, my kids (and their friends), plus some picks off the NY Times Bestseller list, I’ve compiled a...
May 6, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
Sponsored by Caldwell Academy What if there were a place….. ● Where children are taught how to think, not what to think? ● Where children learn to love that which is worth loving? ● Where children are known and cared for as unique individuals made in the image of God?...
Jan 30, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Cindy Kluttz, Lucia Higgins & Nancy Tuohy It’s the time of year that lends itself to reflection and thought. A new year, a new exercise regimen, a healthier way of life, and for many families, it’s time to contemplate the best school for their child – whether...
Jan 9, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Betsy Kester, Curriculum Coordinator at Redeemer School Every school system and every educator has a philosophy or understanding of who they believe the child is and thus, how that child will be treated. Will he be engaged and enriched as a whole, imaginative,...
Jan 7, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Karen Hornfeck with Our Lady of Grace Catholic School In today’s world, educational choices are almost overwhelming for parents. Making the right choice can be challenging, but investigating the choices carefully can ensure that your child has a good start in their...
Jan 4, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Courtney Tucker I firmly believe that there are certain jobs in life that everyone should be able to experience for at least a day. This experience would bring a greater appreciation for what these jobs entail and would create empathy with the general public. In my...
Nov 26, 2013 | -, Education, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Tweens & Teens
This post contains affiliate links. It doesn’t cost any extra for you to purchase from them, but we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Sigh. Eye Rolls. That’s the response I sometimes get from my 9-year-old when I ask what the hottest toys and gifts are...
