Mar 17, 2024 | Adults, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt My preteen son is constantly amazed when I tell him stories of the past. In the 1980s and 1990s the world operated at a different pace. While I appreciate many of the technological advances created over the last several decades, I...
Mar 1, 2024 | Adults, Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Elementary Age, Featured Events, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Local Events, Local Resources, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting Tips, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
LD Resource Fair April 3, 2024, at 6 – 7:30pm Noble Academy – 3310 Horse Pen Creek Road nobleknights.org Noble Academy will host a LD Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 3rd from 6-7:30 pm. Stop by to learn more about the various resources available in the...
Feb 24, 2024 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Lisa Witherspoon A couple years ago, my husband and I took our three daughters to an event on a local college campus. While there, we walked through one of the older buildings and passed by a bank of payphones. “What are those?” the girls asked. I...
Feb 22, 2024 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Some studies show that teens who work part-time jobs have lower grades and higher risk for issues like alcohol and drug abuse. Other studies show that early employment leads to higher graduation rates and increased lifetime earnings....
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...
Feb 15, 2024 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Family Time, From the Heart, Health, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt When my son was little, wintertime posed a challenge of keeping him occupied during stretches of undesirable weather. Often bored at home, we would seek fun and cost-efficient indoor activities. These activities included gymnastic...
Feb 10, 2024 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelly Hines Five-year-olds might be the most ridiculous people on the planet. Two-year-olds try, three-year-olds give it a go, four-year-olds come very, very close – but five-year-olds? Five-year-olds ROCK ridiculousness. They are just smart...
Jan 25, 2024 | From the Heart, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Rachel Haggerty with The Witty Uterus One of my favorite comedians, Jim Gaffigan says to the crowd, ”If you ever wonder what it is like having four children, just imagine you are drowning, and then someone hands you a baby.” Watching this act with two...
Jan 24, 2024 | By Stage, Family Time, Featured Directories, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
Written by Guest Blogger Kelly Hines, updated by Suzy Fielders More often than not, if you have tweens or teens, it means they are in their rooms most of the day and there isn’t much bonding going on at all. If you’re struggling on ways to connect with older...
Jan 22, 2024 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Meredith Carlton, Head of School at Beacon Academy, a faith-based Montessori preschool and Acton elementary and middle school. Our school’s mission is to “inspire every person who walks through our doors to find a calling and change the world.” There is no question...
Jan 20, 2024 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It all started when my daughter asked to help make breakfast a few years ago. My husband cracked the eggs, and she began moving the whisk in a circle. My son then walked into the kitchen and asked if he could make the...
Jan 18, 2024 | By Location, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Terrial “Terry” L. Aiken, Director of Student Life, and Jessica Beaumont, Art, Gardening, Service Learning We aspire to develop leaders who will leave HPFS and make a positive difference in our community and the world. We practice service and grow...
Jan 9, 2024 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Health, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Greensboro Day School As caregivers, parents, and educators, we play a crucial role in shaping the emotional well-being of the young minds in our care. Understanding and actively supporting the mental health of young children is not just a responsibility, but a...
Jan 7, 2024 | Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Whitney Barnard There are many ways to approach the New Year. For many of us, it means to assess our lives and change something we’re unhappy with. Whether it’s our diet, exercise routine, or our tendency to procrastinate, there’s always room for...
Dec 28, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Raising Children, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Doug Stark of Gracie Barra Greensboro It is heart breaking to see a child struggling with bullying. The fear, anxiety, low self-esteem – bullying can have big mental, emotional and even developmental impacts. As parents, we can equip our children with confidence...
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 19, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Private Schools, Raising Children, Religion, Teens & Tweens
By Pamela Horn, Assistant Head of School at High Point Friends School High Point Friends School cultivates a community that is welcoming and inclusive of people from all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Equality and the belief of “there is that of God in...
Dec 6, 2023 | From the Heart, Holidays, Humor, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson, author of the blog MothersRest.com A few days ago, my oldest asked, “Is there really only one Santa?” I cheerily called out, “NOPE!” My son gave me the worse look ever, channeling: WRONG ANSWER! Little brother...
Nov 30, 2023 | Babies, Birthday Parties, Books, Supplies & Gear, Burlington, Entertaining, Greensboro, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders The Very Hungry Caterpillar was always one of my favorite kid’s books and still is to this day. My middle daughter also loves it, and the many spin off books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Fall. For her first...
Nov 24, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC Have you thought to yourself, how do I treat myself during the ups and downs of life? How do I treat myself when things are going well? How do I treat myself when life kicks me right in the rear end? Life, will without a...
Nov 16, 2023 | Adults, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd Time. For as long as I can remember, I have had an issue with time. Maybe you do as well. It passes too quickly or too slowly. I don’t have enough of it or wish it wouldn’t end. Vacations fly by, children grow up in the blink of...
Nov 12, 2023 | Adult Children, Empty Nesters, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas Ah, the holidays – a time for joy, laughter, and endless family gatherings. For parents of college students, the holiday season is particularly special because it means that their children will finally be back home. But let’s not...
Nov 7, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Religion, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Kim Watkins, Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Redeemer School Choosing an educational path can be a challenge for parents in the Triad, where there are many schools to consider, not to mention a vibrant homeschool community. I’ve passed my share of...
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...
Oct 27, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, Day Trips, Elementary, Entertaining, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, High School & Beyond, Hiking & Camping, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Wesleyan Christian Academy Fall Preview Day: Nov. 15 Don’t Live with Bladder Leakage. Learn how Botox can Provide Dramatic Results. Last Weekend for 2023 Halloween Events! Win $100 in Market Bucks to...
Oct 23, 2023 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Dr. Aleksandra Vujnovic Children often face challenges when their daily routines change, leading to increased uncertainty, anxiety, and physical complaints. It’s important for parents to recognize and address these stressors, using a brain-based...
Oct 19, 2023 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Glynis Bell All the lights on in the house; Dishes in the sink; Empty containers left in the fridge; Strange noises that could be music; Last minute request for money and permission…hmmm, sounds like teenagers in the house! I would just happen to have...
Oct 12, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Amanda Carter, Noble Academy Head of School You likely have heard about the Science of Reading (SOR) more and more recently. The podcast Sold a Story brought the complex science behind reading and the popular curriculums used by many schools into the national...
Oct 9, 2023 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, From the Heart, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson, author of the blog MothersRest.com I got in this bad habit when my oldest was born of EATING SUPER FAST – and only things you can grab and go, like pop tarts and brownies. That kid is 10 now, yet I still approach food like that. I...
Oct 8, 2023 | Babies, Entertaining, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Do you have a baby at home and are trying to figure out how to keep them entertained to have a moment’s break? You aren’t alone! I have a 4-month-old and 15-month-old at home so as you can imagine it is never dull. There’s a constant...