Jan 20, 2020 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser, a local Kindergarten teacher As we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we reflect on what he is best known for: leading the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 60’s. But in this age of continued racism and...
Jan 5, 2020 | Education, High Point, Local Events, Local Resources, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight… ~ What Educators Say About Our Lady of Mercy School ~ Discover Wesleyan Christian Academy ~ Mark Your Calendar for Kids Afternoon Out...
Nov 23, 2019 | Bereavement, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Felicity Lewis There will inevitably come a time when you, as an adult need to attend a funeral. As hard as funerals can be for us as adults, we are occasionally faced with a difficult decision—do I bring my child to the funeral of a deceased loved one. There’s...
Nov 1, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Preschool, Private Schools, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Gillian Goodman, M.Ed., M.B.A., Greensboro Day School Lower School Director Don’t you wish it came with an instruction manual? What works for one child doesn’t always work for another, and the rules are constantly changing! The research, however, is...
Oct 7, 2019 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelly Nichols I was born, raised, and remain in a public school system. I began as early as possible (at that time there was no public kindergarten), progressed through our local school system, attended the first public university in our nation, and...
Oct 6, 2019 | Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Upcoming Events at Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park Family Friendly Dining at Midtown Cafe Therapy, Counseling, and Evaluations from Wynns Family Psychology October Kids Morning Out Free Trial of Expectful App ...
Oct 3, 2019 | By Location, Education, Elementary, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Tracie Catlett, Head of School, Greensboro Day School Is your child’s education on your mind? It’s on ours. The well-being of all children is a real issue in 2019, and it’s not going away anytime soon in this fast-paced, interconnected world in which...
Sep 19, 2019 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! The new school year is in full swing and I have feelings of nostalgia. My daughter started her senior year of high school and I have been going down memory lane, wondering how the last...
Sep 12, 2019 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Claire Wait My husband John and I, along with three of our four kids (a 6th grader, 4th grader, and Kindergartner), are new to Redeemer School this year. Transitions have never been easy for me, despite years of practice, and I have to admit that this...
Sep 8, 2019 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Julie Fritz I don’t like change. I like things the way they are. I like feeling comfortable and knowing what to expect. The funny thing about that is that things are always changing. Especially since I became a parent. In fact, the only consistent...
Sep 7, 2019 | Babies, By Stage, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Carrie Bertrand I recently stood by and watched my fiercely independent firstborn walk into her first day of her kindergarten year. I feel so fortunate to have found Triad Tot Toters nearly six years ago when she and I were starting this journey...
Aug 20, 2019 | By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, From the Heart, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Andrea Ropko When it was time to consider whether or not to send my oldest child to preschool I had what I would consider a mild case of Holy Moly, his entire emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual development and self-confidence hinges on...
Jul 28, 2019 | By Location, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Greensboro, Preschool, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Family Fun at Spare Time Entertainment Day Camp Starts Tomorrow at Camp Winshape Rise and Shine with Starmount Preschool Spare Time Games, Lanes, Food & Fun Spare Time Entertainment is where friends, family and...
May 2, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Camps, Education, Elementary Age, Private Schools, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Jeff Turner, Director of Co-Curricular Programs at Summit School Summit School L.A.M.P. Camp: Gifted Children Camp Open to Public A week-long, deep dive into literature, art, music, and philosophy for gifted children Why Literature, Art, Music, and...
Apr 23, 2019 | Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Local Resources, Non Profits, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Shannon Heck, Director of Development and Marketing at Imprints Cares Tanya is a teen mom who had Cara when she was 16 years old. Tanya began working with an Imprints Cares family educator shortly after she gave birth to Cara. In the last three years,...
Mar 11, 2019 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, From the Heart, Local Resources, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Greta Argenta “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa When people ask me why we got into foster care/adoption I can say with total certainty that it was a calling. As a kid my favorite game to...
Mar 10, 2019 | Camps, Education, Local Resources, Photography, Private Schools, Recreation, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Schedule a Tour at St. Leo Catholic School Motherhood is Fleeting: Book with Lucy Miller Photography Slam Dunk Deals at PDQ Early Childhood Program at Greensboro Day School Imprints Cares 2019 Summer Camp ...
Feb 25, 2019 | Babies, Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By TMoM team member Melissa Brooks After our daughter’s second birthday, my husband, Scott, and I decided we were ready to grow our family. With any pregnancy, you look forward to snuggles, coos and laughter at home surrounded by family and friends. But that can...
Jan 15, 2019 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Preschool, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Julie Smith, Director of Lower School at Summit School In my many years of experience with parents of very young children, one of the most frequent questions I receive is the wondering if a child is on track to learn to read. Parents want to know what they can do...
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...
Jan 10, 2019 | Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Melissa Kinsley, Director Marketing Communications and Admissions at St. Leo Catholic School As January ushers in a new year, some of us may resolve to improve an aspect of our lives that may not have been what we expected last year. While others may...
Nov 23, 2018 | Holidays, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelly Sipe This week in my kindergarten class, we have been studying the Pilgrims and learning of their voyage from England. We’ve talked about the reasons why they left England. We have also spent some time comparing our lives to those of the...
Nov 15, 2018 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Terri Hardy, Guidance Services Director at St. Leo Catholic School As the Guidance Services Director at St. Leo Catholic School, I am often asked to quantify how we as a school prepare students to excel in high school and beyond. When examining our...
Oct 14, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, Education, Elementary, Food & Nutrition, Local Events, Local Resources, Private Schools, Restaurants
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ The Maize Adventure at Kersey Valley Attractions ~ What’s New for Your Family at Midtown Cafe ~ Elementary Programs at The Montessori School of Winston-Salem ~ Fall is the Time to Treat Sun Damage at...
Oct 4, 2018 | Education, Elementary, Greensboro, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Kelen Walker, Canterbury School Admission Director Looking for the right school for your precious little one can feel like a high-stakes decision as early as the toddler years. The Triad’s wide variety of excellent schools of different types is a...
Sep 29, 2018 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Kim Watkins, a Redeemer School parent Before we had children, my husband and I didn’t give the idea of educating our future children a second thought – of course, we’d send them to whatever local school was nearest our house and they would just know...
Sep 8, 2018 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary Age, Middle School
By Dennette Bailey There are many issues to consider at the start of the school year. As parents and caregivers we can feel that we are bombarded with things to be prepared for or on guard for. However, it is extremely important to remember that a successful school...
Sep 6, 2018 | By Location, By Stage, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Greensboro, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies of Greensboro At Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies of Greensboro, we recognize the importance of incorporating technology into the classroom. Our state of the art technology department is the perfect way to get children...
Aug 29, 2018 | Education, Elementary, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Katie Moosbrugger If you’re new to the elementary scene, it can be just as exciting and daunting for parents as it can be for kids. Those six years fly by fast and it seems every year presents new experiences, challenges and rewards for both parents and...
Aug 27, 2018 | Education, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas with Just Kristen I originally wrote this post back in 2017 when my oldest daughter started her first day of her Senior year. She survived the year (barely) and learned some valuable lessons that hopefully stick with her forever. Two...