Sep 19, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Hot Topics, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd I was listening to NPR in my car one afternoon, and thinking about all the tragedy our world seems to experience. As I approached a stoplight, I listened as the announcer reported yet another horrible, sad story. At that same time,...
Aug 23, 2016 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Shopping, Tweens & Teens, Women's Fashion
By Kelly Hines I took my teenage daughter to the mall today, shopping for clothes. For those of you who do not have, or have not had, a teenage daughter, you might have read that and said, “Oh, how sweet.” For those of you who have, you likely groaned aloud, said a...
May 25, 2016 | From the Heart, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Kelly Hines I believe that all end of year festivities should be moved to February, when no one has anything going on. I believe that teacher gifts should be limited to big piles of cash, collected by the entire school and distributed evenly. Let them go buy their...
Apr 20, 2016 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd North Carolina in the springtime has to be one of the most beautiful places in the country. We are so fortunate to live in an area that welcomes spring with open arms. With the gorgeous flowers and blooming trees, it is hard to not...
Mar 14, 2016 | From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Chantal D. Hayes, MA, LPCA, NCC, CLC, Licensed Clinical Therapist Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It seems so simple, yet it is an essential (and often overlooked) skill children need to learn in...
Jan 20, 2016 | From the Heart, Humor, Moms & Dads
By Kelly Hines This is the truest thing I know: Everyone has a story. When I was a little girl, my grandmother would often take me shopping. She was an unapologetic shoplifter, who did it more for sport than necessity. Like most things, it was a fact I didn’t realize...
Jan 13, 2016 | Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Allison Chapple, MS/EdS, LPC, NCC “Flat Ab Secrets!” “Burn 500 Calories in One Quick Workout!” “Feel Your Best in a Bikini in Just 5 Moves!” “Bikini Ready in 10 Days!” “Shrink Your Belly, Butt, and Thighs!” It’s that time of year in my practice when I...
Dec 24, 2015 | Holidays, Hot Topics, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Katie Moosbrugger Today we continue to share share holiday traditions from friends and fans. It’s not too late to adopt some of these wonderful traditions that we’ve shared. HERE is a link to yesterday’s “Favorite Holiday Traditions”...
Oct 19, 2015 | Bereavement, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Tracy Mohr Mrs. T’s note to my Aunt Barbara arrived in our mailbox this summer, addressed in shaky handwriting on a bright teal envelope. I anticipated the “I’ve missed you” on the front of the card, but wasn’t expecting the note inside. It hit hard....
Oct 14, 2015 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Kelly Hines I have a confession to make: My children are average. What’s worse, my husband and I are both average too. Even my dog is average. All together, we’re an amalgamation of mediocrity. I’m okay with that now, mostly, but I wasn’t always. Before I was even...
Apr 17, 2015 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Tweens & Teens
By Stacy Leighton My daughter and I were curled up on the sofa together watching something Disney. When she turned to me and asked if we were disappointed in her. My jaw dropped, my brows furrowed. You could have knocked me over with a feather! So I guess it was a...
Sep 29, 2014 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Rachel Hoeing My husband and I have always tried our best to teach our children to be respectful and use good manners. I am almost too mannerly at times and find myself saying please and thank you even when it is not necessary, but I have always felt that too much...
Jun 21, 2014 | -, Moms on the Move
There are so many women in our community who deserve to be recognized for their generosity, kindness, courageousness, and determination. Each month, we feature local moms who are movers and shakers! This month, we are happy to introduce you to Chanel, Michelle and...
May 14, 2014 | From the Heart, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits
By Rachel Hoeing Last fall I received an email from a local non-profit asking for volunteers. They listed specific jobs that needed man power as well as days/times that additional volunteers were needed. It had been a busy morning and I had my finger on the mouse to...
Mar 12, 2014 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing “I know I’m not an ordinary ten-year-old kid. I mean, sure, I do ordinary things. I eat ice cream. I ride my bike. I play ball. I have an XBox. Stuff like that makes me ordinary. I guess. And I feel ordinary. Inside. But I know ordinary...
Feb 14, 2014 | From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Rachel Hoeing Happy Valentine’s Day to all! This is also the week for Random Acts of Kindness Day. What a better way to spread the love than to perform random acts of kindness for those you love and know well, but also for those you love but have never met!...
Jan 25, 2014 | -, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
How many amazing moms do you know? My guess is that quite a few immediately popped into your head. These women are everywhere! Moms are moving full-steam ahead making changes that result in a better future for our children. If you know a mom who is doing great things,...
Jan 20, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Preschool, Private Schools
By Angela Levine, parent of student at St. John’s Lutheran School What makes an education “complete”? Parents ask themselves this question when they begin to think about where they will send their children to school. Most would agree that having rigorous academic...
Jan 10, 2014 | -
We conducted a survey to find out who parents think are the best and worst celebrity role models for our children today. The toughest part about being in Hollywood is that you are judged by your actions in front of a camera, not always what you do in your free time....
Jan 1, 2014 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, From the Doctor, Health, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Melanie A. Cole, MEd, EdD, NCC, and Barb Andresen, RD, LDN The best gift you can give your children in teaching them about their bodies is to role model and to teach respect; respect for themselves, their bodies, as well as respect for others. This respect comes...
Nov 23, 2013 | -, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
When you look at the circle of moms within your children’s school, your church, or neighborhood, you know they are all remarkable. But sometimes you don’t realize just how amazing they truly are. Today we feature three women who have so much more going on...
Jul 16, 2013 | -, Health, Parenting & Family, Tweens & Teens
By Tracy Roche, Prevention Consultant at Alcohol & Drug Services As many may know, Glee actor Cory Monteith, passed away this weekend from a suspected overdose. Social media was flooded with sympathy, beautiful thoughts, and prayers for friends and family. There...
Apr 13, 2013 | -, Recreation
The term “jetsetter” makes me laugh, particularly said about me…but a couple of weeks ago, I guess it was true. I traveled to Europe (my first time!) for work, and was absolutely a “stranger in a strange land.” Still, it was a blast, and...
Apr 11, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Donna Peterson, Guilford Campus Head, New Garden Friends School We teach through a lens of respect. Our students are given the honor and responsibility of being known. The Quaker aspects of New Garden Friends School are seen foremost in the relationships among...
Mar 1, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, Private Schools
By Michelle C. When my family started considering schools for our son and daughter, we put all the options on the kitchen table including charter schools, the downtown school, private schools and, of course, our neighborhood public school. I have to say, we think that...
Dec 6, 2012 | -, Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Parenting & Family
Sponsored by ABC of NC Increasingly, grandparents play an important role in the teaching and upbringing of their grandchildren. That’s why ABC of NC encourages grandparents to volunteer at the school for children with autism spectrum disorders. “Grandparents are...
Sep 10, 2012 | -, Dental, Health
Sponsored by Dr. Mark Hyman When you find the right dentist for your family, it truly feels like you are home. The compassion, warmth and comfort of Dr. Hyman’s office make it a very special place. Dr. Hyman has been taking care of Triad families for more than 25...
Nov 23, 2011 | -, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
Today we are highlighting more fantastic moms from towns nearby. It’s amazing what us moms can do! You’ll love getting to know Lisa, Kelly and Donna. Two are authors and one is a mompreneur. All three feature items that every mom should know about –...
Oct 12, 2011 | Education, Private Schools
Sponsored by Westchester Country Day School From the moment we first lay eyes on our children, we see unlimited potential in them. As parents, our job is to provide them with every opportunity to excel: to inspire them to be the best they can be; to help them...
Feb 14, 2011 | -, Family Time, Holidays, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
Ahhh … Valentine’s Day. More often than not, you hear people exclaim, “I hate Valentine’s Day” or “We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day” or “It was invented by greeting card companies as a way to make...
