Mar 30, 2020 | By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Education for Special Needs, Greensboro, Health, Hot Topics, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Christine Murray, PhD, LCMHC, LMFT, Director of the Healthy Relationships Initiative in the UNCG Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships Last month, I got to go somewhere that I never even could have dreamed would be possible when I was a...
Nov 27, 2019 | Babies, By Stage, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Rachel Hoeing My children are currently 14 and 16. It’s been a long, long time since we had babies in our home. But my sister has a one-year-old and an almost three-year-old. (It makes me tired just telling you that.) Being the dutiful older sister, I have watched...
Jun 27, 2019 | By Stage, From the Heart, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Jessie Ballard, author of mombunsandmoscato.com You ever feel like you’re just wingin’ it with this whole parenting toddlers thing? Same. So, what do you do when those sweet, chubby, cuddly babies turn into sticky, raging, megaphones of drama and...
Jun 22, 2019 | Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Safety, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Jen Mearns Are you thinking about going on a family vacation? Do you have very small children, or as I like to call them, littles? Just thinking about vacationing with littles might send your anxiety through the roof. I’m here to tell you that it is not easy!...
Jun 21, 2018 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Education, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Preschool, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Rachel Hoeing Hopefully everyone bookmarked our blog titled “Summer 2018 Family Bucket List.” This is a fabulous list of over 150 adventures you can enjoy with your family this summer. (If you did not bookmark, you can always find it on our Directories...
Apr 6, 2018 | By Stage, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Julie Fritz The terrible twos are a joke. What you really need to prepare for are the “trying threes.” Boundary pushing, tantrum throwing, illogical argurging threes. This, my friends, is tough stuff. And I am really struggling through...
Mar 8, 2018 | By Stage, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, Education, Greensboro, Health, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Bloggers from Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies of Greensboro A preschool child’s sleep is one of the most important topics to cover when talking about brain development. Getting enough sleep will not only improve your child’s mood, but will also improve their...
Jan 11, 2018 | Babies, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Health, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Michelle Salcedo, M.Ed, Chief Academic Officer, The Sunshine House As the sun goes down, a war of wills breaks out in children’s bedrooms across the country. Children, anxious not to miss anything, resist getting into bed. Parents, knowing they’ll pay...
Jun 30, 2017 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson You think the terrible twos are terrible? The terrible twos aren’t actually a thing. I know a few of you in the midst of it now want to fight me. Seriously, y’all, 2-year-olds are the bomb. It’s the horrible THREEnager you need...
May 9, 2017 | Entertaining, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Michelle Barson After welcoming your child into the world, you may find yourself feeling isolated and alone. You’ve spent a few months taking care of your little one around the clock, but inevitably you will begin to crave adult conversations and seek...
Dec 29, 2016 | Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Kristen Bagwell When I was in college, I had a boyfriend whose mother would literally chase us around with food from the time we arrived at her house until the time we left. We’d escape and go to his Grandma’s, and she’d do the same...
Aug 27, 2016 | From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Steve J. Hodges, MD Pediatric Urologist at Brenner Children’s Hospital Everyone has a different strategy when it comes to potty-training your children. I have even heard of different tactics for boys vs. girls. Today, we are sharing a doctor’s...
Aug 4, 2016 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Sports, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Audrey Meixner Welcome to Half-Pint Harmonies, a fun, friendly, musically rich environment driven by solid educational goals where the music if fun to listen to – even for adults! Classes include a combination of singing, dancing, and instrument...
Jul 1, 2016 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Whitney Webster I am a mother of 14 month old twins and a 3 1/2 year old daughter. My life can be fulfilling, comical, exhausting, and blessed all in a matter of minutes. Usually on the weekends we go out for lunch but most of the time we stay on for...
Aug 14, 2015 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Dr. Meggan Hartman, PhD One of the more popular questions at my workshops and from my clients is: do babies and toddlers need naps and how do we get our children to nap? The answer is: absolutely yes they do needs naps, and tips are outlined below!...
Aug 7, 2015 | Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper What is natural toddler learning? It simply means playing. Young children’s minds are sponges, taking in everything they see, hear, feel, touch and taste. Allowing them to discover on their own can help encourage independence and a...
Jul 28, 2015 | Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Marie Hunkele, author of The Lunchbox Memoirs There is an ongoing saga going on right now in my home, and it is about to be my undoing. It’s called potty-training, or “The Milestone That Will Never Happen.” I pictured my children, somewhere, ohhh,...
Jun 27, 2015 | Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Kelly Gunzenhauser So I thought I was getting off easy when my younger son came along and we were blessed with a child who had the sunniest disposition I have ever seen. He was a content, easy baby. Now, as a two-year-old, he kisses his preschool teachers after...
May 22, 2015 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Rachel Hoeing When is the right time to put your child through pacifier detox? And how do you do it? As we all know, every child is different. Some children never take a pacifier. It could be because they were never offered one by Mom & Dad or because they...
May 7, 2015 | Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Shopping, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Katie Hamilton Let’s face it, potty training doesn’t stop for busy families’ on-the-go. Lucky for you, a local mom inventor, Kelly Smith from Kernersville, has recently brought to market an award-winning travel potty seat called Pack ‘n PottyTM. It has been called...
Mar 9, 2015 | Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Jessica Smith, Toddler Teacher at The Greensboro Montessori School Sharing is a very sophisticated behavior. The genuine (unforced) form of sharing comes when one sacrifices his or her own desire(s) to make another happy. Children are not born with this ability....
Feb 20, 2015 | Elementary, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Stacy Leighton “As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.” ~ Winnie the Pooh From the hallway I heard the boys launch the spinning top, it careened across the floor and promptly shattered against the wall. My son’s friend screamed, “You broke...
Dec 29, 2014 | Elementary, Recreation, Sports, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Ethan Hall, Program Director of SuperTots Sports Academy NC We are excited to announce that we are bringing SuperTots Sports Academy to the Triad area. The company has emerged as the premier child development company in North America. Classes are available for sign...
Feb 19, 2014 | -, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Kate Horney Toddlers have tiny hands. They have tiny feet, and they have tiny tummies. When it comes to healthy nutrition for toddlers, I’ve seen many moms completely forget the fact that their little one has a small stomach. In an effort not to “ruin their...
Feb 1, 2014 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Hot Topics, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Rachel Hoeing With temperatures dropping extremely low, many moms find themselves stuck indoors with rambunctious toddlers and preschoolers. A little time outdoors is good, but little ones can only last so long in that cold weather. (And sometimes MOM can only last...
Nov 19, 2013 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Shopping, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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. We know you’re busy getting a head-start on your holiday shopping, and so are we. Just like we said before, we don’t...
Nov 5, 2013 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Helpful Lists & Directories, Hot Topics, Local Resources, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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. As a rule of thumb, we try really hard to NOT to blog too much about December Holidays until after Thanksgiving, but...
Aug 2, 2013 | -, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Bryan Timmons You read that title right, our house is run by a tiny terrorist and a toddling dictator. And oddly enough, I kind of love it. Avett (22 months) is a great kid and a wonderful big brother. Stone (6 weeks) is quickly adjusting to a somewhat structured...
Jul 3, 2013 | -, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Lisa Witherspoon, author of the blog The Golden Spoons Our children go through so many different milestones beginning even before they are born. We anticipate their first movements from within the womb, their first smiles, their first words, and their first steps....
Jun 5, 2013 | -, From the Heart, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Jessie Peele, author of Cupcakes and Running Shoes Y’all. Raising a toddler is starting to feel like that 4th of July contest they used to do at my neighborhood swimming pool – the one where they grease a watermelon and toss it into the deep end, and the first...
