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...
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? Iâd wager to guess that if you are around young children, that number is high. Curiosity is one of childhoodâs greatest gifts, even if the questions sometimes seem like they will...
Feb 12, 2023 | Babies, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary Age, Family Time, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd A great way to lift the doldrums of the cold, dreary month of February is with a day dedicated to celebrating love and relationships⌠Valentineâs Day! While Valentineâs Day may officially be just one day, why not carry the spirit...
Feb 1, 2023 | Adults, Babies, Books, Supplies & Gear, Burlington, Consignment Sales, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
Trinity Tots to Teens Consignment Sale Friday, March 10, 2023 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Trinity Church, 5200 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410 trinitytotstoteens.wordpress.com Trinity Tots to Teens Consignment Sale is a...
Dec 17, 2022 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the worldâŚâ â Napoleon This is the perfect time of year to enjoy a relaxed evening by a fire with a good book and cup of hot chocolate. I love the idea of...
Oct 25, 2022 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Aimee Gandee, Director of Educational Outreach of Noble Academy Reading Research: What you need to know about education and the acquisition of reading skills. Schools are all abuzz with what appears to be the latest in teaching students how to read....
Oct 12, 2022 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Homeschooling, Preschool, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd Pumpkin spice, golden leaves, crisp apples, and a slight chill in the air⌠yes, it is FALL! This is my favorite time of year â the season nestled between sweltering summer days and the frigid temperatures of winter. There are so...
Oct 5, 2022 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Aprille Donaldson A few months ago, my then-six-year-old began insisting that he was going to start a âgangâ…at church. I figured it was a passing whim. But the next week, he was armed with hand-written invitations and secret whispers to other...
Aug 17, 2022 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd The first day of school is a pretty big deal for children. I can reach back into the recesses of my mind and clearly remember feeling excited and a little nervous the weeks leading up to every new school year. My children felt...
Aug 13, 2022 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Burlington, By Location, Education, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Our Favorite Finds, Shopping, Winston-Salem
By the TMoM team It may not be the holidays, but back-to-school season can also be a wonderful time of the year! We are excited to offer an amazing prize of $1,000 in gift cards to one very lucky TMoM fan. Ten local âfan favoriteâ businesses are participating, and...
Jun 22, 2022 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd It is hard to believe that we are at the halfway point of the year and summer is in full force. Less hectic schedules and relaxed days give everyone a chance to catch their breath, enjoy time to just be, and to READ! While I have...
Apr 30, 2022 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd It is exciting milestone when children learn to read, but even more exciting when they independently tackle chapter books. Children exude a great sense of pride when they begin reading âbig booksâ all on their own. I personally love...
Feb 17, 2022 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Take a step back in time and lose yourself in a fabulous work of historical fiction. For many, historical fiction is a literary indulgence that allows readers to leave woes behind and delve into a world that looks nothing like...
Jan 13, 2022 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon It was a long day, today. One of those days where getting through nightly children’s books seemed like a nearly impossible proposition. When my daughter bounded into bed with the latest saccharine tale about friendly woodland...
Dec 22, 2021 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd A bucket list is defined as a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime. A book bucket list is defined in a similar manner â a list of books that you hope to read during...
Nov 24, 2021 | Babies, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd I have always loved bringing out holiday books to enjoy this time of year. When my children were young, they would eagerly rush to the bookcase and take out every holiday title they could find. They piled them high and took great...
Nov 11, 2021 | Babies, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Pam Bacot As the weather begins to cool down, time spent indoors inevitably increases. Use this to your advantage and take time to cuddle up to Read and Discuss Stories with your children! Cuddle up Use reading as a way to spend quality time with your...
Oct 25, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Leaves with gorgeous fall-inspired hues, bright orange pumpkins, crisp apples and a slight chill in the air⌠yes, it is fall! This is my favorite time of year â the season nestled between sweltering summer days and the frigid...
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...
Aug 18, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd When I was young, I remember asking my mother to take me to see Escape to Witch Mountain, a movie that had been based on the book by the same name. My mother said I had to read the book before I could see the movie. She told me the...
Jul 23, 2021 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd I have long been enamored with historical fiction. I love to read stories that transport me to another day and time, so when a member of the Triad Moms on Main Community Chat page on Facebook suggested that I share a list of...
Jul 13, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey This summer is a great opportunity to expose your preschooler to the world of writing. Do not be confused by the âlet your child playâ shift that may appear to convey that the act of learning is not fun and does not involve play....
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...
Jun 22, 2021 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd School is out and summer is in full force â YAY!! The more relaxed months of summer are the ideal time to travel to faraway lands, experience other cultures, immerse yourself in relationship âsoap operas,â explore other periods in...
May 7, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey As an early educator for over 20 years, I am often asked about tools that can help children learn how to read. I try to impress upon parents that while tools are important, the first and most important aspect of a childâs learning...
Apr 27, 2021 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd âLook for the silver liningâ is a well-known phrase of encouragement shared with others during difficult times. Without a doubt, this year has presented many clouds of challenges, but there have been numerous silver linings along...
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 âreadingâ as they comment on each of the pictures. This is the first step children take to becoming independent readers. After...
Feb 16, 2021 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd North Carolina has long been known as a state that has it all: mountains, beaches, foothills, barrier islands, great golf courses, historic sights, delicious cuisine, diverse landscapes, rich culture, a wide range of sporting and...
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...
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...
 
  
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