Aug 7, 2022 | By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt I remember the weeks leading up to my son’s Kindergarten year last summer. We had all of his school supplies purchased and ready, he had a new book bag and lunch bag picked out. He had completed two wonderful years of preschool,...
Jan 25, 2022 | By Location, Education, High Point, Preschool, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Blair Hawley, Head of Lower School, Westchester Country Day School Parents often ask what they can do to ensure a child is ready for school, and our experienced teachers have wonderful tips to encourage readiness and continued success through the...
Jun 28, 2020 | By Location, Education, Elementary, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Local Resources, Private Schools, Sunday Spotlights, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight … – Unique Finds at Half Past Three – Summer at Little Blank Canvas – Reduced Kindergarten Tuition at St. Leo’s – Making Summer Special Unique Finds at Half Past...
Feb 28, 2020 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey We are deep into the 3rd quarter of school now. This means that, at about this time, some parents are discovering that kindergarten is not going as well as they thought it was. It is unfortunate, but it is during this time of the...
Jan 26, 2020 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Info about Our Website, Local Events, Local Resources
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight…. ~ Mark Your Calendar for Pregnant in the Piedmont ~ Calvary Day School: Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? ~ High School Resources...
Mar 4, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Greensboro, Preschool, Private Schools, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Roanne Ornelles, Lower School Director, Canterbury School It’s the time of year when parents of older preschoolers begin thinking about whether their children should start kindergarten in the fall or wait another year. Every child has areas in which...
Dec 1, 2018 | Education, Elementary, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Kelly Sipe, teacher and author For a kindergarten teacher, starting the school year can be likened to sowing a new garden each year. As the seeds are planted in the soil of the classroom, you have yet to discover the ins and outs of what each one will...
Dec 1, 2018 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age
By Guest Blogger Kelly Sipe Schools are gearing up around the Triad! If you have a rising Kindergartener, we hope today’s post will be beneficial to you. Written by a local teacher, these tips are ones you will want to keep in your back pocket. Feel free to add...
Apr 8, 2018 | Education, Elementary, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Julie Smith, Director of Lower School and Director of Parent Learning at Summit School Kindergarten represents an important and joyful milestone for parents and children. Though many children attend some type of preschool, Kindergarten has been (and still is) the...
Dec 2, 2016 | Education, Elementary, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting
By Guest Blogger John (J.P.) Mundy “Just when you think you know the answers, I change the questions.” – Dr. ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper, Chairman Emeritus, Applied Sciences Department, Harvard University (not really) Reaching to the ranks of pro wrestling history to start...
Feb 18, 2016 | Education, Elementary, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Amy Gant with Caldwell Academy August is still six months away, but you may already be feeling some anxiety if your little one is heading to Kindergarten in the fall. Maybe you’re wondering: Will my child be prepared for Kindergarten academics? How...
Oct 30, 2014 | Education, Elementary, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Anna Harget, author of This Perfect Mess Blog Jack started kindergarten this year. He has a summer birthday, so instead of sending him to full-day kindergarten at an elementary school, we decided to send him to a half-day kindergarten at a preschool....
Oct 1, 2014 | Education, Elementary, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Angela Levine If you looked up the definition for kindergarten, you’d likely find that the original kindergartens were based around playing, singing and practical activities, as well as social interaction. Kindergartens were to serve as a transition...
May 11, 2014 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Education, Food & Nutrition, Health, Local Events, Local Resources, Restaurants, Sunday Spotlights
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY! In case you missed our “ode to moms” yesterday, check it outhere. We hope you all have a wonderful day where you are able to count being a mom as one of your most wonderful blessings. In...
Aug 8, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, Private Schools
By Kim Freedman, NGFS Parent In my 20’s, I often found myself sharing a park bench with two ladies I came to love. Never mind that they were separated by almost 80 years, each taught me valuable lessons. The younger sported size 2 Elmo sandals, every day. The elder...
Mar 7, 2013 | Education, Elementary, Preschool
By Rachel Hoeing When many of us were growing up, we went to the same neighborhood school as all our friends and started Kindergarten when we turned five. But times have changed. Not only do we have a plethora of options for schooling, but parents can decide when to...
Aug 24, 2012 | Education, Elementary
By Kelly Sipe Robert Fulghum wrote “Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” Take a moment to read all of the life skills that are taught in kindergarten. And, on top of all that, children are expected to grow academically, master fine motor...
Mar 16, 2012 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Jennifer Aceves, Assistant Head of Lower Division/Director of Communications at Noble Academy Do you have a bright child who is struggling in school? Is their current academic environment not the best fit for the way they learn? You may have heard that Noble...
Jan 12, 2012 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
Westchester Country Day School, a college preparatory school located in High Point, has announced that it is exploring a pre-kindergarten program to add to its already outstanding K-12 curriculum. “We are excited to expand our programming to include four-year-olds,”...
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Classes, Giveaways, and Events In today’s Friday Finds: Spring Classes at Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum TMOM April 8th Teacher Work Day Event Farmer’s Market Directory Plan your weekend with TMOM Events Calendar Art by TJM & RhinoLeap Productions...
Mar 25, 2024 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Michaela Reynolds Spring is in full swing, and with Easter just around the corner, what better way to celebrate the season than by getting crafty with your kids? It’s time to dive into the world of colorful eggs, adorable bunnies, and joyful...
Mar 1, 2024 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary, Elementary Age, Featured Events, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Local Events, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
Summer Art Camp at Art by TJM Studio ARTbyTJM Studio – 4815 Fox Chase Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410 https://www.artbytjm.com/art-camps Are you looking for a creative outlet for your child in Greensboro, NC this spring or summer break? Does she show a natural talent...
Feb 25, 2024 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Many children and teens suffer from anxiety, hyperactivity, depression, and other issues. It is often difficult to get good referrals and information because parents are not always comfortable discussing the problem with others. To...
Feb 18, 2024 | Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Homeschooling, Local Resources
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper This directory is sponsored by River Run International Film Festival. RiverRun International Film Festival is a non-profit cultural organization whose mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the many people, cultures, and...
Feb 12, 2024 | Burlington, By Location, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Preschool, Private Schools, Religion, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
This private school directory is sponsored by Calvary Day School. Calvary Day School has a passion and a commitment to provide an encouraging, safe, and engaging school community. Students, from preschool through high school, are challenged to fulfill their God-given...
Feb 7, 2024 | -, Babies, Baby Directories, By Location, Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool
Updated by TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders This directory is sponsored by The Nest Schools. At The Nest Schools, each day holds a promise to our families. We create a culture of kindness, build the foundations for wellness for life, make learning fun, and continually...
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...
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 8, 2023 | 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 2, 2023 | Babies, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Andrea Miller When I first heard about The Basics, I had a 4-year old and a rising third grader. Surely I knew all there was to know about helping my children be all they could be in life. In the early years, it can feel like an achievement just to get past the...
