Jan 31, 2023 | Burlington, From the Heart, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Non Profits, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Leslie Isakoff With the school year in full force, finding time to squeeze in required service hours can be tough. Soccer practice, trumpet lessons, Scout meetings, youth group—how can your family possibly fit in one more thing? Breathe easy and check...
Jan 20, 2023 | Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Photography, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
Enter to win a FREE Senior Mini Session with Yasmin Leonard Photography. Session Details: 1 Hour session, including 2 outfit changes, digital images on online gallery delivered within 3 weeks. Yasmin Leonard Photography is booking Senior Portraits! April and May are...
Jan 17, 2023 | Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Katelyn Williams, Middle School Counselor, Greensboro Day School Technology—we can’t live with it, and we certainly can’t live without it. Yet, what do we do about children and tweens living with it? I have never been a person who stands in favor of banning all...
Jan 15, 2023 | Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Religion, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
Winston Salem Christian Open House Every Wednesday at 10am 3665 N. Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem, NC 27106 wschristian.com Winston Salem Christian School is a close knit community that loves to welcome new students and families. From long-standing classmates for over...
Jan 12, 2023 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC Have you noticed any behavioral or mood changes in your teen during the winter months? Maybe they are in bed longer than usual or not going out as much with friends. Season Affective Disorder is a seasonal depression that...
Jan 9, 2023 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Homeschooling high school isn’t always for the faint of heart. It requires a bit more planning and research than the elementary or even middle school. My daughter is over halfway through her sophomore year, and it’s been an...
Jan 6, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Elementary, Elementary Age, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Local Events, Middle School, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Religion, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Wesleyan Christian Academy Preview Day Ice Skating Options in Greensboro The Teens and Tweens Directory is Updated! TMoM Choice Awards are Almost Here!...
Jan 5, 2023 | Babies, Burlington, Elementary Age, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Greensboro, High Point, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Pregnancy & Babies, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
Win a $100 gift card to Polliwogs Children’s Boutique. One random winner will be announced on January 27, 2023. To enter this giveaway, click the link at the bottom of this post. Polliwogs Children’s Boutique, winner of TMOM’s Favorite...
Jan 4, 2023 | 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...
Dec 26, 2022 | Entertaining, Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders New Year’s Eve with teenagers doesn’t have to be stressful or boring. Teenagers are at that age where they want independence; however, most parents don’t want their teens out at midnight on a night notorious for accidents on the road...
Dec 22, 2022 | Entertaining, Family Time, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders It’s almost Christmas! Your kids are probably bouncing with excitement in anticipation of the holidays. Family movie time is always a great activity, especially with potentially rainy and/or cold days ahead! You can combine it with a...
Dec 21, 2022 | Adults, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. The holiday season is upon us and, for many it’s the best time of the year. Shopping, cooking, and decorating the house with all sorts of items fill this time of year. It’s also a time to gather around family and share...
Dec 1, 2022 | Adults, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Hot Topics, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey America is a rich and glorious country composed of diverse people, who have in the past and now continue, to contribute to its success. America is abounding in resources, but its major resource is her people, and her continued...
Nov 16, 2022 | Elementary Age, Entertaining, Exercise, Family Time, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
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Nov 10, 2022 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Family Time, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Although some organizations may have changed their volunteer opportunities since the pandemic, there are still plenty of ways to get involved in the community and give your time and support to those who need it. Over the past couple...
Oct 1, 2022 | By Stage, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Molly McDonald-Stone MA, LCMHC-A What is more difficult than helping a teen navigate the dating scene? Perhaps, helping them navigate a relationship that you adamantly disapprove of! Knowing what to do can be tricky, especially if you are feeling that...
Sep 8, 2022 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser My son is a senior this year, and we are in the middle of the college application process. I think I have somewhat of a handle on college readiness, but it was pretty overwhelming to start. We followed others’ advice and got the...
Jul 23, 2022 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Catherine Phipps, recent college graduate You spent months preparing for the SAT, considering 10,000 factors and applying to what feels like 10,000 schools. Then come the decision-making questions: Are your SAT and ACT scores high enough? Should you...
Jul 9, 2022 | By Stage, Family Time, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Most teens will be spending their summer playing summer sports, hanging at the pool, working, babysitting, traveling, or sleeping in. While these are all great ways for them to enjoy their summer, the bad news is that very few of...
Jul 8, 2022 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Elementary Age Directories, From the Doctor, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Lauren Warren In today’s Friday Finds, find ways to support your children and to encourage play with…. Information About Kids and Mental Health Inspiring Play and Learning with Crayons and Chalk Ways to Keep Cool in the Triad...
Jun 28, 2022 | By Stage, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas of kristendaukas.com Is there a teen living here? Whether you are just now entering teen-dom, or if you’ve recently welcomed your college student back into the house, you may have noticed a few changes around your home! Remember...
Jun 24, 2022 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Camila Dos Santos Helping your high schooler plan for life after graduation is stressful on the entire family. Many parents may find themselves worrying about their child’s future, especially if attending a traditional college is not a part of the...
Mar 9, 2022 | By Stage, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member, Ashley Quinn Kibby My daughter just told me to “go away.” Calmly and slowly, then once more for emphasis. Dead on. Full eye contact. I’d had the audacity to interrupt her TV viewing to offer a bowl for her granola bar. After unsuccessfully...
Jan 26, 2022 | By Stage, Health, Parenting & Family, Safety, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Like almost anything involving the DMV, getting a driving permit is a somewhat confusing and complex process that involves a lot of steps. Add in a pandemic and being a homeschooled teen on top of that, and it’s leaving a lot of us...
Jan 8, 2022 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Amy Beveridge If you have a high school student, it’s often tough to know how much to get involved in their education. It’s also tough to know what advice to give … or not give. But, it’s a new year – 2022. It’s...
Jan 6, 2022 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Captain Joel Barba, U.S. Army Soldiers are just people; same as you. We laugh and cry. We watch sports and play video games. Soldiers raise families and love our children. We shared dreams and aspirations when we were school-age children, and...
Dec 14, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Clare Jordan Dwelling on diapers and naptimes, new parents tend to spend more time memorizing those precious baby faces than contemplating a future where those tiny kids become friends. Friends with each other, and friends with us. Though us parents...
Dec 10, 2021 | By Stage, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser (Some) Teens are HARD to buy for. When TMOM asked me to write this blog about gift ideas for teens, I texted my 14-year-old and asked him what he thought: “Biggest suggestion: don’t write a blog about teens.” My other teen said,...
Nov 20, 2021 | By Stage, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By the TMoM team The Founder of Your BIG Day, Madaline “Maddy” Richardson, signed with MMG New York City in June, and was crowned the 2021 Little Miss North Carolina on October 31. We featured Maddy and her amazing campaign in our blog here over the summer. Now that...
Nov 17, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Recently, my mom dropped off a stash of baby things for me to donate to my church. As I scanned the bags of relics that were once integral parts of my life, I realized – with a lump in my throat – that we are no longer in that phase of...