Triad Events for January

January offers a variety of interesting, exciting and one-of-a-kind events for families to experience in and around the Triad. Here are some of the top offerings to consider: Winston-Salem Symphony […]
Academic Rigor and an Enriching Environment at Our Lady of Mercy School Fosters High School Success

BY 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 […]
Hillcrest Vision: A 2020 View from a Kids & Family Perspective

The calendar says it’s 2020, and that’s a clear reminder that you need to schedule an eye appointment for your children at Hillcrest Vision! To get them ready for their […]
Spotlight on an Alumna & Teacher

BY REDEEMER SCHOOL PARENT, CLAIRE WAIT Señora Grace Bartelt is the new Middle School Spanish teacher at Redeemer School this year, but she and her family are no strangers around […]
Every Gift is a Thank-You Gift Making Gifts Personal and Meaningful

BY ADELE CASANOVA Whether a gift is in honor of a birthday, anniversary, or special holiday, when we give a gift to someone, we are saying, “Thank you for being […]
12 Months of Unknown Holiday Fun

We all know about the major holidays within the year, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans’ Day, and Easter. Then, there are the smaller days, including […]
“I Couldn’t Hit the Right Keys.”

BY: SARAH FEDELE/AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION On July 3rd, 2017, Kernersville resident, Margaret Taylor, had just finished her relaxing vacation and was back at work at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center […]
Learning to Be a Responsible Citizen at Any Age

Part of growing up includes learning how to be a responsible citizen in your community, state, and country. This can be a hard skill for a child to learn, but […]
Creative Birthday Parties at Hoots and Hollers

Birthdays are always so much fun! But, for parents, they can sometimes be a cause of stress. You want to give your child a great party that they will enjoy […]
Q&A with a Nerd: The Office Nerd

BY: KATIE MARSH When you live your life accepting your nerd-dom, it’s a liberating feeling. At least that’s the way local virtual assistant, Denise Heidel, feels about it. As her […]