May 6, 2019 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Greensboro, Local Resources, Non Profits, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Althea Hall My daughter, Zoe, has always loved to sing. Morning, noon and night you will hear her singing songs from the radio or her own original tunes. Singing simply makes her happy! Knowing that music was one of her passions I was thrilled to...
May 1, 2019 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Jena Penner That’s not a stock image above, that’s my family. At my 25th high school reunion, someone I hadn’t seen since graduation asked for a recap of the past couple decades. Without giving my response much thought I replied, “Oh, ya...
Apr 14, 2019 | Education, High School & Beyond, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Katie Moosbrugger Here is what we’re featuring in today’s Sunday Spotlight…. ~ Come Out and Enjoy Körner’s Folley ~ Consider An Au Pair This Summer! ~ Explore New Interests with Greensboro Performing Arts ~ Endless Opportunities at Salem Academy ~...
Apr 7, 2019 | Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Family Fun at Spare Time Greensboro BohoBlu’s New Arrivals Spring Mini-Sessions with Madalyn Yates Providence Montessori in Burlington Summer Camp at the YMCA of Northwest NC Community Groups for Parents ...
Jan 28, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Laura Simon (with input from guest blogger and Raleigh resident, Kristen Bagwell) Recently, my kids and I found ourselves heading to Raleigh with some time to kill. While I knew about Marbles Kids’ Museum, I’d also heard there were two free downtown museums worth...
Jan 24, 2019 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest blogger, Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant & Owner of College in 3-2-1 Last June was a bitter-sweet time for our family. Our youngest daughter Brooke graduated from Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) Catholic School during the annual graduation...
Jan 14, 2019 | Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Laura Simon Last week, after eight years and eleven months, I finally threw out my diaper genie. Leftover nighttime pull-ups were handed off to someone who could use them, and we became a fully toilet-trained house. And by toilet-trained, I mean everyone pees...
Jan 13, 2019 | Education, Private Schools, Sunday Spotlights, Tutoring
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: – A Step Ahead Academic Center – Our Lady of Grace Catholic School – Travel Plans for 2019 A Step Ahead Tutoring A Step Ahead is a private tutoring center located in Clemmons, serving...
Nov 24, 2018 | Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Sara Wiles with Forsyth Family magazine Many thanks to Forsyth Family magazine for letting TMoM rerun this article today. After spending four college years in Ohio, I have grown to love Buckeyes, especially around the holidays. No matter what part of...
Oct 22, 2018 | Education, Elementary, Middle School
By Guest Blogger Kelly Nichols It always happens this time of year. Tensions rise. Anxiety peaks. Parents whisper and wonder. What is this AIG (Academically & Intellectually Gifted) testing? How will my child measure up? What do I need to do to make it happen?...
Jun 18, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Andrea Ropko “I think he might be bored.” This was a concern I expressed to my mother as we sat on the couch and stared at my four-day old newborn. He was tightly swaddled and soundly sleeping. “Sleeping and eating is all he needs to do right now,” my...
Apr 22, 2018 | Local Events, Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In this week’s Sunday Spotlight: Greensboro Ice House Classes, Camps and Parties Summer at Dance Project Westwood Club Special Offer Chick-Fil-A at Hanes Mall is Hiring Chill at The Greensboro Ice House The Greensboro Ice House is your...
Jan 26, 2018 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Melissa Kinsley, St. Leo Director, Communications & Admissions As you look for a school for your child and sift through the various options available to you, does your list of “must haves” include “happiness?” Sonja Lyubomirsky in the How of...
Dec 14, 2017 | For the Home, Kernersville, Local Resources, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips
Sponsored by Peters Auto Mall Purchasing a vehicle is a big deal and investment. At Peters Auto Mall, we want our customers to not only love the vehicle they buy, but feel completely comfortable from start to finish during the entire process. Walking onto a car lot...
Dec 12, 2017 | Education, Local Resources, Non Profits, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Julie Galloway, Marketing and Communications at CDS, mom of three CDS students “Serve one another humbly in love” – Galatians 5:3 I don’t know about you, but the news these days breaks my heart! There is sadness and hurt on every corner. However,...
Dec 5, 2017 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Michelle Salcedo, M.Ed, Chief Academic Officer, The Sunshine House Kids grow up fast. Before you know it, your 2-year-old will be a 16-year-old driving off in their first car. Ok, it might not be that fast, but with the growth of media and technology...
Nov 7, 2017 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Guest Blogger Cynthia R. Mahan, CCLS, Manager, Child Life Department, Brenner Children’s Hospital Whether planned or unplanned, hospitalization can be a stressful experience for a child and his or her family. It often includes different routines, possible...
Oct 20, 2017 | Hot Topics, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Erin Althaus These days it’s hard to turn on the television. It can be scary to turn on the news or look at your Facebook feed. And it’s not exciting to listen to the radio. Hurting of one kind or another is all around us. Here a man shoots and kills...
Aug 17, 2017 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Working Parents
By Guest Blogger Emily Gregg Preface: Let me be clear – all moms are working moms. Stay-at-home, work-from-home, work-away-from-home, it doesn’t matter. But for the sake of this blog the phrase “working mom” is used to identify those working away from home, with no...
Jul 25, 2017 | Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education
By Barbra Anderson-Richardson, Chief Branding Officer of The Sunshine House It’s an important decision. The right foundation, provided by a quality early education program, makes a difference. Did you know adults who participate in early education programs are 80%...
Jul 20, 2017 | Food & Nutrition, Kids Eat Free, Restaurants
By Katie Moosbrugger I am a huge fan of anything spicy or from south of the border. So when I saw Tijuana Flats, a Tex-Mex restaurant had opened in Winston-Salem, I was one of the first to pop in and I’ve been back many, many times. Then entire restaurant makes me...
Apr 30, 2017 | Local Events, Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights
By Katie Moosbrugger Today’s post is a must read if you’re looking for the perfect summer camp or an academic tutor! Keep reading to find out more about…. ~ In Motion Dance Center ~ Greensboro Day School ~ CP3 Basketball Academy ~ Aspire Test Prep ~...
Apr 24, 2017 | Education, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Melissa Kinsley, Director Marketing, Communications and Admissions Choosing an elementary or middle school for your child should be as easy as placing the schools in an Excel spreadsheet and objectively measuring them against the criteria you have set...
Apr 20, 2017 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
By Rachel Hoeing I am thrilled to introduce three more amazing women to our readers today. Our Main Street Moms on the Move for April include Helen, Megan, and Melissa – three women who are not only making a difference in the lives of their own families, but in...
Mar 28, 2017 | Education, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Jen Oleniczak Brown, local improv extraordinaire I’ve been teaching improvisational comedy to people ages 3.5 to 75 for almost half my life (and I’m not in my 20s anymore!) About half of my students are in PreK-12th and (secretly) are some...
Jan 31, 2017 | Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Bloggers Karen Jarvis and Tammy Darden I was warned about ‘junior year hell’ when my daughter started high school, but NEVER fully imagined the possible intensity because it couldn’t really be that bad, right? Well, we are in the midst of junior year, and...
Jan 26, 2017 | Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser You may ask, why write about a trip to Williamsburg in the wintertime? My boys are ages 9 and 12, and it is getting to that point we all reach, especially with boys, where toys are starting to fall by the wayside. I don’t like to...
Oct 22, 2016 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Tutoring
By: Bill Tessien, Executive Director at A Step Ahead Academic Center Many students dread taking tests. And most may not even think about the best way to approach a test. However, there are best practices for test taking. To set up your student for success make sure he...
Oct 10, 2016 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Laura Simon I spent the better part of my fourteen years in the classroom teaching eighth and ninth grade English. This particular age group has always been a favorite of mine, which I realize probably means I’m certifiably insane. My job also gave...
Aug 20, 2016 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Tutoring
By Guest Blogger Bill Tessien, Owner & Executive Director of A Step Ahead Academic Center Are you wondering if tutoring is right for your child? Are you clear about what’s offered and specific ways individual tutoring can help? Are you unsure of where to go and...
