Jun 22, 2023 | Elementary, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Lindsay Jordan ATR-P, LCMHCA, Registered Art Therapist, and Clinical Mental Health Counselor As a parent myself, I personally know how it can be both a sweet and sometimes funny memory, to recall watching your little one enjoy drawing their first...
Jun 21, 2023 | Baby Directories, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers Finding trustworthy, reliable year-round child care is not only an important decision, but an overwhelming one. There are so many factors to consider, including cost, availability, location, age parameters, certifications, background...
Jun 15, 2023 | Camps, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Legal & Financial, Local Resources, Middle School, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
PACU July Youth Financial Workshops July 15, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. (Ages 7 – 13) July 27, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. (Ages 16 & up) 3530 Advantage Way, Winston-Salem and Virtual Register Today Join Piedmont Advantage Credit Union for a series of engaging and educational...
Jun 5, 2023 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, Entertaining, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd I hope you have a very large pool bag! Large enough to hold towels, sunscreen, snacks AND a few of these recently released great summer reads highlighted below! Whether you delve into fun stories while dipping your toes in a...
Jun 3, 2023 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey As a preschool teacher I am thankful for the relationships I develop with families. In time they trust me to assist them with issues that may arise with their children, and I do my best to help them. On occasion their children might...
May 30, 2023 | High School & Beyond, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
Enter to win a Free Senior Portrait Session from Images by Marc Anthony Your child’s senior year is a special time, and Images by Marc Anthony wants to help you capture it perfectly. Enter to win a FREE Senior portrait session from Images by Marc Anthony!...
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...
May 18, 2023 | Child Care Facilities & Programs, Desserteries & Coffee Houses, Education, Greensboro, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders If you have a child under kindergarten age, then chances are you are on the hunt for a good preschool. That is no easy task. It might feel like a daunting task researching all the preschool options as well as educational methods....
May 11, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Dr. Bryan Wolfe, Winston Salem Christian School, Head of School Winston Salem Christian School is the most diverse private school in the state of North Carolina (niche.com). Socioeconomic and ethnic diversity provide a space for a rich educational experience. An...
May 6, 2023 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey “My mom throws my papers in the trash; can I just leave my papers here?” This is a question one of the preschoolers in my class asked as they were preparing to take the work they completed that month home. Another child chimed in,...
May 2, 2023 | Adult Children, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas It’s a common dilemma for parents of high school teens today – should their child attend college or not? On the one hand, there are many potential benefits to attending college, such as: Making connections with professionals...
May 1, 2023 | Camps, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem, Working Parents
Camp Cognition: 5 Weeks, 5 Themes, Endless STEAM Learning! 5 Weeks – June 19-22, June 26-29, July 10-13, July 17-20, & July 31-Aug. 3 Morning Camp 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & Afternoon Camp 1 – 5 p.m. (see age details below) Cognition Children’s...
May 1, 2023 | Adults, Burlington, Camps, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens
Haw River State Park Grand Camps 2023 Aug. 2-4 & Aug. 9-11, 2023 10 a.m. Wednesday – 2 p.m. Friday Haw River State Park, 339 Conference Center Dr, Browns Summit, NC 27214 Haw River State Park Come to Haw River State Park for summer fun and adventure! The...
Apr 28, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Info about Our Website, Middle School, Private Schools, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Imprints Cares Summer Enrichment Camp Titan Tech Summer Sessions Win a Week of Summer Skating Academy at Greensboro Ice House! It’s Strawberry Picking Time! Have You Signed Up for the TMoM Newsletter Yet?...
Apr 26, 2023 | Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent As the school year draws to an end, most teachers are scheduling end of year IEP meetings or “re-eval” meetings. An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is a legally binding document that lays out accommodations for students receiving...
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...
Apr 23, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Helpful Lists & Directories, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. End of grade testing (aka EOGs). I remember first hearing that it was time for my child to engage in the EOGs. Then, I felt my stomach drop and my heart clinch. I knew that it was coming because she was entering the...
Apr 15, 2023 | Adults, Burlington, Education, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
PACU Youth Program By Appointment Only Virtual, In-Person, & By Phone pacu.com/appointment Overwhelmed with the thought of teaching your children about money? If yes, you’re not alone. Piedmont Advantage Credit Union’s youth program removes this feeling and makes...
Apr 2, 2023 | Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders When your child has a special need, regardless of severity, you may feel isolated and as though no one has experienced what you are going through. Then, to find the resources your child needs, and are the right fit for you and your...
Mar 31, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Burlington, Camps, Greensboro, High Point, Homeschooling, Kernersville, Photography, Pregnancy & Babies, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: York’s Photography Studio Spring Special Enter for a Week of Summer Camp at Westchester Country Day School Win a Spring Mini Session with Yasmin Leonard Photography Homeschool Directory for Newbies and Veteran...
Mar 26, 2023 | Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Homeschooling, Local Resources
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Homeschooling is a growing school option in the Triad. There are many established groups and resources that help new and veteran homeschool families. Additionally, there are new ones popping up all the time. If you know of a group or...
Mar 24, 2023 | Adults, Burlington, Camps, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Photography, Private Schools, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Middle School Open House at New Garden Friends School Easter Fun Awaits with TMoM’s Updated Easter Egg Hunt Directory! Win a $100 Gift Card to YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Win a 30-Minute Petite...
Mar 16, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary, Elementary Age, Homeschooling, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Religion, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
Creative Arts Camp July 17 – 21, 2023 9:00am – 3:30pm & 9:00am – 12:00pm 501 Miller St, Winston-Salem, NC 1st – 6th Grades Pre-K – Kindergarten Creative Arts Camp is a week-long safari celebration of God’s creation through art,...
Mar 14, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Education for Special Needs, Non Profits, Winston-Salem
Guest Blogger Cameron Egan, Solutions for Independence’s Outreach Coordinator Did you know that one out of every four adults in North Carolina has a disability? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 2,198,903 adults are living with...
Mar 9, 2023 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Della Hinman, Summit School How many times in a day do you hear the question why? I’d wager to guess that if you are around young children, that number is high. Curiosity is one of childhood’s greatest gifts, even if the questions sometimes seem like they will...
Mar 7, 2023 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens
By Jennifer Aceves, Director of Academics, Noble Academy Have you ever enlarged the font size on your device so that you could see it more easily? Listened to an audiobook? Used GPS to get to your location? How many times have you asked Alexa for help? Assistive...
Mar 6, 2023 | Burlington, Education, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Preparing to go to college is usually a stressful time for parents and their children. It’s a time of great change, with a lot of laughs and tears. Even though your high schooler may be ready to go to college, it’s still a...
Mar 5, 2023 | -, Elementary, Elementary Age, Family Time, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt The many stressors that resulted from the Covid pandemic have increased our collective awareness of the mental health of our youth. There are many children and teenagers in our nation experiencing feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and...
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?...
Mar 1, 2023 | Child Care Facilities & Programs, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey Have you experienced, what feels like, an all of a sudden loss of quality childcare or preschool options? The entire Unites States has seen a significant drop in childcare spaces available. Sadly, North Carolina is heavily impacted...