Nine Lessons Children Can Teach Us
Brazilian writer and singer Paulo Coelho once said: “A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be curious, and to fight tirelessly […]
Go, Go, Go with Travel Adventure!
You can go ANYWHERE over land, sea, or air with the new Travel Adventure exhibit when it opens at Kaleideum North. Using Lego® bricks, kids and adults can think creatively […]
It’s a Grand Life – Taking Time for You
I love being close in proximity to four of our seven grandchildren. It is wonderful knowing I am able to see them daily, hear about their day (at least from […]
Helping Your Child Understand News Events
So far in 2020, there have been vivid news stories about the possibility of going to war, the Coronavirus, the presidential election, and many more scary events. When a topic […]
An Open Plea to the Sweet Spot Mom
BY LAURA SIMON, BLOGGER WITH TRIAD MOMS ON MAIN When I was new to motherhood, I kept reading about this mythological concept that my sleep-deprived brain couldn’t wrap itself around: […]
JOE CROCKER, FORMER DIRECTOR OF LOCAL IMPACT IN FORSYTH COUNTY, NAMED INAUGURAL “RAISING EVERY CHILD CHAMPION”
Family Services will name Joe Crocker, retired director of Local Impact in Forsyth County for Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, as the inaugural Raising Every Child Children’s Champion for his […]
Coming to Grips with Medicating my Children
The phone rings and my palms start sweating, my heart races and I have to take deep breaths to calm myself down. What if it’s the school again? Which kid […]
The DIY Guide to Building a Family That Lasts Local Church Hosts Parenting Conference with Dr. Shannon Warden
How many times in your marriage, or after you became a parent, have you said, ‘I wish I had an instruction manual, because this is hard work and not what […]
It’s A Grand Life – Love and Kindness
It’s February; we have recovered from the holidays, have dealt with cold weather and possibly snow, and are ready for another day to lift our spirits and acknowledge our loved […]
Teaching Your Children to Give Back
Being a part of a community is a very special part of the human experience. It provides us with people to love and a sense of belonging. It also comes […]