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Managing the Work-Life Dynamic

“Today, despite all of the gains we have made, neither men nor

women have real choice. Until women have supportive employers and col-leagues as well as partners who share family responsibilities, they don’t have real choice. And until men are fully respected for contributing inside the home, they don’t have real choice either.”

— Sheryl Sandberg, “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead”

Work-life balance is a hot topic for all parents. Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg made headlines this

past year for her book and movement encouraging women to “lean in” to their ambitions and take more leadership roles. It’s an admirable goal, and Sandberg has been praised by many for these efforts. But the movement is not without controversy. After all, not all women want to be CEOs of Fortune 500 compa-nies. Many stay-at-home moms and single moms criticized Sandberg’s book for not being relevant to their situations.

And let’s face it: It’s a lot easier to “lean in” at work when you have millions in your bank account and help running your household. To her credit, Sand-berg acknowledges the challenges of family responsibilities in her quote above, and I’m glad her movement has fostered so much discussion.

But the reality is that most moms I know clip coupons and struggle to keep up with household chores, meal planning and shopping in addition to business meetings, deadlines and finding time to get the kids to soccer practice.

But there is good news: More and more employers are implementing programs, policies and benefits with the working parent in mind. In this issue, we proudly announce Carolina Parenting’s N.C. Family-Friendly 50, the top companies in the state for working parents (page 14). These companies are exemplary in creating a family-friendly work culture and should be applauded for these efforts. We’ve also included brief profiles of several Triad companies that made our annual list.

Also in this issue, writer Ginny Gaylor offers practical advice from experts on how to make your house and life run more smoothly (The Work-Life Balancing Act, page 18). Gaylor outlines seven important tips for better organization at home.

Writer Lisa Hassell also has expert advice for us this month as she tackles the most common issues parents face in the work-life juggle (Life Lessons From Life Coaches, page 12). Read her story to find out why moms need to let go of our quest for “perfection.”

And finally, we hope that you will join us next month as we celebrate working moms at our Moms@Work Breakfast & Expo to be held Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 8 a.m. at Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. Please visit piedmontparent.com/momsatwork for ticket information. There will be goody bags, door prizes, opportunities for networking and much more discussion about the work-life dynamic. I hope to see you there.


Fall FunFall is just around the corner, and with

the cooler temperatures we can expect tons of family-friendly fun throughout the Piedmont, including harvest festivals with hayrides, games, crafts, music, food and so much more. Check out PiedmontParent.com in September for a full list of festivals.

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It’s probably no surprise that access to high-quality playgrounds varies by neigh-borhood, and a study of 500 playgrounds in Chicago confirms that fact.

Researchers assessed play-grounds in four main catego-ries from 2009 to 2011: • age-appropriatedesign• groundsurfacing• equipmentmaintenance,and• physicalenvironment.

These criteria were used to assign

each playground a safety score. At the start of the study, most playgrounds were in fair condition, with the majority meeting the criteria for age-appropriate design and physical environment. Failing grades were generally due to problems with ground surfacing, such as not enough wood chips to cushion falls, or equipment-maintenance issues. The authors found that neighborhoods with a higher percentage of people living in poverty had fewer playgrounds and more

failing playgrounds. When a playground was found to have problems, appropriate authorities were notified, leading to more playgrounds receiving a passing grade by the end of the study. The authors conclude that strengthening community partner-ships and training surveyors to conduct yearly examinations of playgrounds can create a safer urban play environment for children.

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All of my middle-school friends seem to be multitasking all the time. When they do homework, they also tweet or spend time on Facebook. Most of them get good grades. My parents have made homework a technology-free time. It doesn’t seem fair. It isn’t like I’m addicted to staying in contact with my friends every minute of the day. What do you think? If only our brains had a limitless capac-ity to process information, think of all the things we could do at the same time. At your age, a majority of students now seem to be trying to do their schoolwork

while staying in frequent contact with their friends electronically. Unfortu-nately, if you multitask while study-ing, you are not really doing two

things simultaneously, but switching back and forth rapidly from task to task.

According to David Pisoni, professor of psychology at Indiana University, the price is not learning as much as someone would without multitasking. “Memory and attention are limited,” says Pisoni. “Students don’t realize that when they study and engage in other activities,

that multitasking comes at a price.” Students in middle school need to

learn how to balance academics and using social media. Your parents, by their rules, have forced you to manage your study time with limited distractions. You have quality study time, which is far more important than the quantity of studying that you do. In the future, it should become your responsibility to focus on academic tasks without distrac-tions.

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Put on your walking shoes, get your friends, family or team together and join in as Brenner Children’s Hospital hosts the Brenner FIT Challenge, a fundraising walk and pro-am bike race. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, starting at the Wake Forest University Bridger Field House (499 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem). Registration opens at 8 a.m., the walk begins at 9 a.m., and the bike race begins at 11:30 a.m.

The Brenner FIT Challenge is a community event that encourages peo-ple to get out and move, learn about healthy eating and help fight childhood obesity. The day includes a 2.5-mile walk with 10 physical and educational challenges to accomplish on the course, a pro-am bike race and other fun activities. Proceeds benefit the Brenner FIT Families in Training Program, which strives to be a family-centered, evidence-based approach to weight management. To register, go to BrennerChildrens.org or for more informa-tion, contact Cindy Caines at 336-716-7985 or [email protected].

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We now face a national childhood obesity crisis, with nearly one in three of America’s children being overweight or obese. Learn ways for children to maintain a healthy lifestyle and make the right choices of food to eat as High Point Parks and Recreation brings awareness to National Childhood Obesity Month.

A certified dietician from the Think Fit Organization of Greensboro will be the speaker for this event held Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Morehead Recreation Center (101 Price St., High Point). For more information, go to highpointnc.gov/pr or call 336-883-3506.

About 400 guests are expected to attend the 12th annual Storybook Soirée, a fundraiser that helps to support the annual operat-ing costs of the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem. The event will be held Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Wake Forest Biotech Place (675 N. Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem).

Each year a children’s book is chosen as a theme for the event. This year’s theme is inspired by the story collec-tion of the Brothers Grimm.

Volunteers will transform Biotech Place into a mod-ern storybook wonderland. Guests will walk through lan-tern light into an enchanted storybook forest. Hansel and Gretel’s cottage will tempt guests with treats, and a magical goose will lay golden eggs filled with prizes.

The evening includes artisan cocktails, gourmet small plates, live entertain-ment and inspired auctions. Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased at childrensmuseumofws.org.

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Little Green Pouch simplifies snacking on the go

Looking for a way to pack smoothies, applesauce or other squeezable foods into your child’s lunchbox without buying foods packaged in expensive disposable containers? The dishwasher-safe Little Green Pouch comes with a zipper top that opens to hold up to 6 ounces of food. A four-pack costs $14.99, and accessories

ranging from PouchPop silicone spouts to collaps-ible mini-funnels range from $1.99 to $5.99. Kits containing the pouches and accessories are also available. Learn more at littlegreenpouch.com.

Piggy banks have gone virtual Virtualpiggy.com provides children with a secure way

to shop online for products sold by merchants who oper-ate within the boundaries of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. This means children under age 13 are limited to the amount and type of information websites can collect from them without first obtaining parental consent. The Virtual Piggy dashboard puts your child’s spending into easy-to-read pie charts and graphs, so you can teach your child about budgets and saving money while he or she also learns to shop responsibly.

What are your tips for finding work/life balance?

We asked. You answered. Visit facebook.com/piedmontparent to join the conversation.

“I do not check work email once home.”

— Heather Flint Bowes

“set realistic expectations.”

— Alison Buckley

“I have a flexible schedule since I’m an esthetician, so when I know there’s an event or school function, I request off. During a normal week, I try to plan an afternoon/evening to spend with the kids doing something fun with them.”

— Shanna Krystal Mcclanahan

“Work the early hours and leave early whenever possible. And just do it. time management is very important — use the time you are up after kids’ bed time wisely.”

— Tonya Simmons

“plan ahead! I plan all of our meals for the week, do the grocery shopping and cooking on the weekend. that way, during the crazy work week, we can have more dinners together as a family.”

— Lisa Johnson Canter

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N.C. author Nicholas Sparks expands Novel Learning Series for teens

Grand Central Publishing has announced that New Bern native and New York Times bestsell-ing author Nicholas Sparks has expanded his Novel Learning Series with three more titles ($14.99 each): Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” and Sparks’ own “Dear John” and “A Bend in the Road.” Sparks and Grand Central Publishing launched the series in 2013 with four of Sparks’ books: “The Notebook,” “A Walk to Remember,” “The Last Song” and “Three Weeks With My Brother.” The books align with the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards and are being published with the addition of study guides and question and explanation sections. Learn more at nicholassparks.com.

In “The Balance Myth: Rethinking Work-Life Success” (Green Leaf Book Group Press, $21.95), Teresa A. Taylor shares compelling confessionals about her experiences as a wife, mother and former chief operating officer of Qwest, a Fortune 200 com-pany and leading telecom giant. Through meltdowns and tears, she found creative ways to nurture personal relationships and navigate office politics. One reader wrote for the book’s Amazon review: “There were a few pages in here where I wanted to reach through the screen and give her a hug, and a few where I wanted to give her a high five. It made me feel not so alone, a little less crazy, and gave me hope that I'll ‘make it’ someday.’ ” Learn more at teresataylor.org.

Parenting toolbox


Get crafty. If you make jewelry, pottery, clothing, illustrations, bath products, edibles, etc., consider selling on Etsy.

Virtual customer service. Answer customer calls for big brands from your own home. Expect to earn $8 to $15 an hour.

Freelance. Home-based contractors perform tasks ranging from software development to public relations work.

tutor. Contact your local school system.

Write. Websites such as About.com regularly hire guides to create content based on a proven expertise in a specific topic.

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A room makeover is as easy as peel and stick

Using decals to add a touch of style to your walls has become increasingly popular. Many companies such as RoomMates Décor offer wall decals that can be instant refreshers in any room and made to be repositioned with-out damage to the surface.

RoomMates Decor also has options for kids, too, with licensed properties including Disney, Star Wars, The Hobbit, The Amazing Spider-Man, Angry Birds and Dora.

Go to roommatesdecor.com for more information.

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Falling leaves are beautiful to look at but may seem like an

inconvenience when planning your garden. Instead of bagging the leaves and leaving them out with the trash, consider collecting

them and composting them to create nutrient-rich, organic soil that will be ready for use by the spring.

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My daughter is nearly 5 and has always been social. Lately she has been having problems with another girl in her preschool class. The girl started not letting my daughter play and then began telling my daughter that they were not friends. Now other classmates have started telling her they can’t be her friend because they are friends with the other girl. At first I thought it was just something kids say, but now it’s beginning to look like all-out bullying. Can there be “mean girls” in preschool? There is so much said about how dangerous bullying is these days. How do I ensure my daugh-ter isn’t a victim?

Your daughter is experiencing relational aggression, a way of control-ling one’s environment through rumors, exclusion and withdrawal of friend-ship, among other socially stigmatizing tactics. Studies have shown that girls use relational forms of bullying about as much as boys use physical aggres-sion as a way of bullying. Though most of us can think back to middle school and identify the “mean girls,” we are now seeing that this phenomenon often starts around the age of 4 or 5.

It can be heartbreaking to know that your child is being picked on or excluded. Addressing this type of situ-ation can be a difficult balancing act for parents. Your daughter needs to be able to deal with social conflicts on her own, if at all possible, as she will need conflict-resolution skills later in her life. Begin by teaching her a simple method of response:

1. Tell the other child to stop and that it hurts her feelings.

2. If the child continues, walk away.3. If the child follows her, tell an adult

what is happening.

Offer her encouragement and sup-port, and check with her the next day about how it went. If the teasing or exclusion is relentless or if your child is being more drastically affected (such as not wanting to go back to school), talk to the teacher. Explain that there has been some social conflict going on and ask him or her to keep an eye on the girls involved.

Relational aggression can be as seri-ous as physical aggression, especially in older children. We may have been taught “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words can never hurt me,” but this is no longer true. What parents see as harmless words can turn into cyber-stalking, vicious rumors or ostra-cizing. Remember to take your child’s concerns seriously at any age. Kids who cut themselves, abuse substances or attempt suicide are often looking for some way to ease the pain which seems unbearable to them. Often a parent could have helped the child to bear it.

The main way to ensure your daugh-ter is not a victim is to teach her to be a survivor. Have an open relationship with her that fosters communication and let her know that you believe in her.

Build her confidence by focusing on her strengths. If assertiveness does not come naturally, help her by role-playing or help her to figure out the point she wants to get across. Finally, let her know that it is OK to say no or to tell others when she is uncomfortable. If your child has assertiveness and confidence, she is less likely to be an ongoing target for “mean girls.”

Empathy is a key lesson for parents of the “mean girl” to teach. Preschool is the perfect time to focus on emotional cause and effect with children. They may not realize that their actions hurt others, even when others have hurt them in the same way. However, be sure not to shame your child for things he or she has done. Shame does not teach anything except self-loathing. Children need to be guided and directed in how they treat others and how to correct their behaviors.

Regina Alexander is a licensed clini-cal social worker. She works as a coun-selor at Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital. Please submit your questions to “Is My Kid OK?” by emailing [email protected].

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Safe strangersDespite the scary sce-narios that fill the eve-ning news, strangers

pose little danger to children in a public space, says Gavin de Becker, author of “Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe.” That’s because predators rely on privacy and secrecy to harm children. Instead of teaching children to fear all strangers, it’s wiser to teach children age-appropriate safety guidelines.

If a child becomes separated from parents, he or she should learn to search for a “safe stranger” to ask for help. The best bet is a mom with kids, says Rachel Galanter, a family support specialist at the Exchange Clubs’ Family Center in Durham. Help young chil-dren memorize parents’ full names and phone numbers by putting the informa-tion into a catchy tune like “Bingo” or “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” And make sure children know that you will never be angry at them for telling you a secret, even one they promised to keep.

Just say “no”Instead of using a blan-ket “all strangers are bad” policy, parents can

teach school-age children to recognize suspicious adult behavior, says Skenazy. Tactics used by predators include asking for help finding a lost pet, promising gifts or saying that they’ve been sent by the family to take the child to his parent. Teach children a code word that only friends and family members will know, and that they should never get into a car or go anywhere with an adult who does not know the word.

School-age children are generally taught to obey adults, but this lesson can be harmful in certain situations. Studies show that children under age 9 rarely say no to sexual predators because they don’t want to disobey an adult. Children should feel empowered to say “no” to a predator, or to any adult who makes them uncom-fortable, says Galanter.

Public perilTeens want to appear cool and be liked, but they need to know

that they don’t need to be friendly to everyone who approaches them in a public space, says Galanter. If an adult asks to use a teen’s cell phone, tries to offer a ride, or offers food or drink, teens should say a firm “No, thank you” and notify another adult if the person persists. Dangerous strangers usually try to gain trust by acting friendly, so teens should learn to resist any adult who works hard to befriend them.

Help a teen reach you in an unsafe situation by agreeing on a special tex-ting code to use in emergencies. And teens shouldn’t feel too embarrassed to scream, kick and attract attention if they’re bothered, says Skenazy. “Often, the potential molester will leave. Like most of us, they’d prefer their job to be easy.”

Teaching children and teens the basics of stranger safety builds confi-dence and peace of mind for parents and children, says Skenazy. “You can’t child-proof the world: Think of this as ‘world-proofing’ your child.”

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Three-quarters of parents say that abduction tops their list of parenting worries, over car accidents, sports injuries or drug addiction, according to the Mayo Clinic. The FBI reports that a child is abducted or becomes missing every 40 seconds in the United States, so it’s no wonder that teaching kids about “stranger danger” is a top parenting priority.

But teaching children to fear all strangers is misguided, says Lenore Skenazy, author of “Free-Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children.” The vast majority of abductions are not committed by strangers; research from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children found that 85 percent of abducted children were taken by someone familiar to them. And sometimes approaching a stranger is the right thing for a child to do — like when he or she becomes separated from parents in a public place.

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“There’s not enough time in the day!”

You’ve likely uttered those words before, perhaps often. Finding time for everything people need and want to do and finding a balance between home and work demands are common prob-lems for many people — particularly parents who work outside the home.

Life coaching, according to The International Coach Federation, is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking creative process that inspires them to maximize their per-sonal and professional potential. We met with three life coaches in North Carolina to discuss the most common issues parents face when trying to find a balance between work and home, as well as how best to deal with those issues.

Not enough timeMany parents say their greatest

amount of stress comes from not having enough time to do everything. Penny Sommer of Powerful Edge, a life-coach-ing business, suggests that parents con-sider making a distinction among their different roles and what it means to them to be successful in each. Ask your-self, “Who am I as a parent? A profes-sional? A friend? A volunteer?” Clarify your values in each of those roles. Says Sommer, “This kind of clarity enables parents to make decisions aligned with their vision — saying ‘yes’ to the things that are important, ‘maybe’ to some that are nice to have and ‘heck no’ to things that don’t support their values.”

Sarah Levitt, an executive coach and motivational speaker in Raleigh, asks clients about their priorities but notices that what they say is often

different from how they’re living, and that’s when frustration sets in. Ask yourself, “What are my priorities? How do I want to spend my time?” Be aware of the thoughts you have. A demand-ing and stressful schedule is real, but if you spend your time fretting, you won’t be able to focus on the tasks at hand. Instead, get in the mindset of “My schedule is full, but I’m going to be in the present where I am now.” Rush-ing out of work and taking children to activities is simply a fact of life for many families, but make the most of your time in the car. Turn off electronics and talk to your children.

The perfect Pinterest parentNot being able to achieve perfection

in each area of life is another cause of stress for many parents. By attempting

to be an overachiever at work while also cooking gourmet dinners and helping children make homemade valentines seen on websites like Pinterest, parents end up feeling like failures at every-thing.

Sommer urges parents to ask, “Is it realistic to be the best at everything I do? Do I truly consider this to be important, or am I accepting someone else’s belief about the best way to live my life?” Role models are wonderful, but they can lead to accepting a belief that we need to be performing at a certain level. Consider whether it’s important to you that your house is immaculate or that your child is involved in four activities.

Penny Hazen of Hazen Life Coach-ing in Winston-Salem believes the best thing a parent can do is spend a little

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time in his or her child’s school. Take 30 minutes of your lunch break and, for elementary students, eat lunch with your child. For older children, observe a class and watch how your child interacts with friends, his teacher, etc. Just a few minutes can keep you abreast of your child’s development.

Time for myselfAnother common problem is that working par-

ents don’t take time for themselves. “Part of being a good parent is taking care of yourself,” says Hazen. Levitt reminds us that like the rule of putting an airplane’s oxygen mask on yourself before helping your child, you must nourish yourself to be your best for the others in your life. Ask yourself how you want to show up to the most important people in your life. Do you want to be attentive? Nurturing? Or exhausted, resentful and distracted? Decide what it is you are missing from your life. What is most important?

Some parents refuse to work through their lunch break, using that hour each day to rest and rejuve-nate. Other parents find it helpful to set their alarm 10 minutes earlier than they wish to wake up to have a bit of quiet time before the day begins. On the drive home, some parents might choose to silence their phone.

Levitt has a personal friend she kept missing because of their busy schedules. They finally sched-uled a weekly phone date and made it a priority. She taught her family that for that one hour each week, everyone has to stay in his or her room quietly, and she doesn’t schedule anything at that time. If you have a parenting partner, take turns giving the other a night off each week, allowing that parent to have some alone time. Single parents can make similar arrangements with other parents. Levitt suggests identifying your priorities and then focusing on strategies that will keep them priorities.

“Each of the issues mentioned results in stress that manifests itself internally and externally,” says Sommer. Only when we begin to identify the actual cause of the stress will we be able to find strategies for eliminating that stress. “Remember,” says Levitt, “small changes can add up to big results.”

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Work-life balance has been a hot topic this year. From Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s very talked-about book “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead” to stories of parents who want to return to the workforce after staying home with kids, but can’t find jobs, balancing a career outside the home with family life can be challenging.

Each year Carolina Parenting, which owns Piedmont Parent, Carolina Parent and Charlotte Parent, seeks information from North Carolina companies that offer family-friendly benefits, including

flexible schedules, generous benefits and innovative programs, and then selects 50 companies that stand out for putting into practice a supportive work culture for working parents. We congrat-ulate the 2013 honorees!

The following are brief profiles of each company with locations in the Triad. To see profiles of all the 2013 Family-Friendly 50 companies in North

Carolina or to nominate your company for 2014, visit ncfamilyfriendly.com.

Advanced Home CareNo. of U.S. employees: 1,600N.C. locations: Multiple locations throughout N.C.

Health assessments, nutritional coun-seling and an on-site farmers market demonstrate Advanced Home Care’s commitment to employee wellness. The company permits flexible scheduling and strongly encourages taking time off for family to maintain a work-life balance. Free vaccinations and an on-site pharmacy are also provided.

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Alamance Regional Medical CenterNo. of U.S. employees: 2,200N.C. locations: Burlington and Mebane

A comprehensive benefits program for employees includes provisions such as on-site child care, a free health clinic and pharmacy, and a lactation facility. Annual family events foster camarade-rie within the office. The company also offers employees tuition reimbursement, child care subsidies and flexible schedul-ing options.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North CarolinaNo. of U.S. employees: 4,194N.C. locations: Multiple locations throughout N.C.

On-site amenities include health clinics, gyms and lactation facilities. Child care centers at each location boost employee morale and decrease absen-teeism. Employees are offered tuition reimbursements, flexible schedules, support groups and wellness programs. Options such as part-time work, a com-pressed workweek, job-sharing and tele-commuting can make balancing a career and a family easier for employees.

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n.C. companies that create family-friendly work cultures

■ Achieve Therapy Services■ Advanced Home Care■ Alamance Regional Medical Center■ Alston & Bird LLP■ American Institute of Certified Public Accountants■ The Angus Barn Ltd.■ Arysta LifeScience North America■ Auto Logic■ Bayer CropScience■ BDO USA LLP■ Biogen Idec■ Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina■ Bright Horizons Family Solutions■ Capitol Broadcasting Company■ Caterpillar Building Construction Products Division■ Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates PA■ Coastal Federal Credit Union ■ Duke University & Health System ■ Ernst & Young LLP■ Grant Thornton LLP■ Gupta Psychiatry■ Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America■ Hill, Chesson & Woody■ IBM

■ Inmar■ Integrated Laboratory Systems Inc.■ Kindermusik International■ L&E Research■ Lyerly Agency■ Mims Distributing Company Inc.■ Mulkey Engineers & Consultants■ Nationwide■ Novant Health West Forsyth Internal Medicine and Pediatrics■ Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.■ Providence Day School■ Reading Solutions Raleigh■ Replacements Ltd.■ Research Square■ Rex Healthcare■ Rho Inc.■ RTI International■ Speechcenter Inc.■ TIAA-CREF■ Time Warner Cable■ UNC Health Care■ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency■ Vanguard■ WakeMed Health and Hospitals■ Ward Black Law■ Workplace Options

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Bright Horizons Family SolutionsNo. of U.S. employees: 18,000N.C. locations: Multiple locations throughout N.C.

Bright Horizons is sensitive to the needs of families and allows for time off when a family member is sick or has passed away. An affiliated child care center for employees’ children is subsidized, and company policy allows for chil-dren to accompany their parents to work when necessary. The company offers employees flexible scheduling and subsidized elder care.

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Ernst & Young LLPNo. of U.S. employees: 27,000N.C. locations: Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh

The EY Assist program provides information to employ-ees on topics ranging from nutrition to college admission and counseling. Ernst & Young also offers generous paid maternity and paternity leave, subsidizes child and elder care, reimburses employees for tuition and offers scholarships.

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Hill, Chesson and Woody No. of U.S. employees: 54N.C. locations: Durham, Greensboro and Wilmington

Monthly Salad Day, Massage Day and Sneaker Day encourage staff members to focus on good health. The com-pany subsidizes gym memberships, offers on-site

health screenings and flu shots, and features newly designed offices that enhance employees’ physical and mental com-fort via stress-relieving designs, spaces, colors and furniture. HC&W allows employees to flexibly use half an hour each day in the morning or afternoon to take care of sick children without penalty.

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InmarNo. of U.S. employees: 1,834N.C. locations: Charlotte, Rural Hall and Winston-Salem

Since 2011, Inmar has introduced premium incentives to boost participation in its Wellness Program for employees and their families. Healthy competition among coworkers has resulted in employees who successfully changed their lifestyles for the better and increased company productivity and morale. Family celebrations such as the Halloween bash and winter gingerbread contest foster unity among families of coworkers.

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Kindermusik InternationalNo. of U.S. employees: 39N.C. locations: Greensboro

Kindermusik supports employees’ families by offer-ing flexible scheduling options and welcoming children in the workplace when child care is not available. Adoption expenses can be reimbursed. Paid maternity and paternity leave is available for new parents.

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Advanced Home Care families enjoy a fun-filled day at the park. The company allows flexible work schedules for employ-ees such as compressed work weeks in addition to its strong commitment to employee wellness.

Monique Broadie, Sr. Team Leader for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina claims department, and her son build memories at Bright Horizons, BCBSNC’s onsite back-up child care center.


Novant Health (West Forsyth Internal Medicine and Pediatrics)No. of U.S. employees: 16N.C. locations: Clemmons

The company’s Compass program provides employees with a comprehen-sive benefits package that includes visits with therapists, nutritionists and fitness coaches and other wellness services that improve mental and physical health. Fam-ily events are held throughout the year and include picnics, galas and bake-offs.

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Replacements Ltd.No. of U.S. employees: 437N.C. locations: Greensboro

An extensive health care plan covers nontraditional medical services including artificial conception and bariatric surgery. Parent education leave allows employees to attend events at their child’s school. Voluntary unpaid time off allows parents to leave work to spend time at home and save paid time off for unexpected events. An on-site health clinic and dispensary is avail-able for the convenience of employees. Employees are permitted to bring their child to work in certain cases.

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Speechcenter Inc.No. of U.S. employees: 75N.C. locations: Boone, Charlotte and Winston-Salem

The company reimburses full-time employees up to $5,000 a year for child care and $2,000 for medical expenses. Maternity leave can last up to a year. Caseloads and schedules can be custom-ized to match employees’ needs, which may include telecommuting.

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Time Warner CableNo. of U.S. employees: 47,000 N.C. locations: Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh and Wilmington

Time Warner Cable allows employees to telecommute and offers lunchtime parenting support groups. Health and wellness benefits include free on-site massages, vaccines, fitness clubs and health consultations. Employees can take home fresh meals for their families from on-site cafeterias and enjoy a significant dis-count on Time Warner cable, phone, Internet and home security services. A nursing line offers medical consulta-tion to employees.

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Ward Black LawNo. of U.S. employees: 27N.C. locations: Greensboro

Ward Black Law covers 100 percent of health benefits for employees, offers flexible scheduling to parents, and pays for the necessary technology if employees need to telecommute. The firm sponsors and participates in mission trips such as Habitat for Humanity. On-site concierge assists with errands and everyday tasks.

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Time Warner Cable supports working parents with several pro-grams such as Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day (above), a Work-From-Home program, Lunch and Learns, and more.

Ward Black Law office administrator, Wendy Campbell, and son Ethan talk with U.S. Marines during the Ward Black Law Toys for Tots Christmas Gift Drive. Photo by Andy Lindsey

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7 tips for better organizationThe Work-Life Balancing Act

By Ginny Gaylor

Looking for a way to make your house or your life run more smoothly? We posed that topic to organization experts for their tips, tricks and time-tested methods for juggling work, home and, hopefully, a little free time.

1 Prioritize.

Sure, we like to think that we can do it all, but when you study the reality of what “doing it all” looks like, how much of it is done very well? Christy Johnson, the owner/ photographer of Raleigh-based Be True Design Image and a guest blog-ger at the working mom-centered site VendRaleigh.com, has discovered that many working moms need to start by taking a hard look at their expecta-tions. “If the house is a little messy that’s OK; you have to let some things go,” she says, adding a quote from author Anna Quindlen: “ ‘When in doubt choose the kids, there will be plenty of time later to choose work.’ ”

Practice prioritizing, do what you can and let go of the rest. “I try to make sure what I’m doing every day lines up with my own priorities,” Johnson says. She says that if you are spending more time on your work and your priority is to maximize time with the kids, then it is time to rethink. “If you’re not taking time for yourself, you’re not going to be any good for everyone else.”

1 Keep a routine.

Lauren Rieger of Charlotte understands the power of having a schedule. Rieger is a single mom and owner of a Charlotte-based concierge/

organization business, Leave it to Lauren. “As a single mom myself, I feel like I never have enough time in the day,” she says. Keeping to a routine is how she makes everything happen.

3 Make a chore chart. Rieger applies her same schedule

logic to household chores, advising people to create a chore chart and accomplish the tasks that are biggest first, leaving you time to relax later on. “The lineup includes daily tasks that need to be accomplished so you don’t have to clean the house all at once,” she says. “I’m all about time management — if it makes sense for you to hire a housekeeper to knock out the things you can’t stand to clean

— then go for it, just save that money from your grocery shopping or dry cleaning funds.”

4 Do things in small doses. Greensboro-based Lori Fowler,

who owns Ducks in a Row Home Organization, recommends manag-ing all the paper that comes into the home. “We know there are things in those papers we need to respond to, but trying to weed those things out is not a skill a lot of people have by nature,” she says.

Fowler advises moms to create three categories — to be filed, to be paid and to be answered —and then make the recycling bin their best friend. “When you get that stack,

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immediately make an evaluation,” she says. Assign the items to one of the three categories or toss it. “If it builds up, it gets so overwhelming. We’ve all been there at some point,” she says. “It’s so much better to do in small bites, when it shows up.”

5 Plan ahead.

We all know how easy it is to fall back on the fast food or the microwave when the kids have activities or you have work or social events. “It’s so much less stress if I have set meals for the week that you can pick and choose from,” Johnson says. So give meal planning a try. She likes to assign a theme to each night to help narrow the options. “It makes it seem much less overwhelming.”

6 Use employer benefits.

Rieger recommends that working moms, whether single or in a relationship, try to maxi-mize the benefits their employer offers. “A lot of companies now offer opportunities to help their employees balance work and life,” she says. “Although you can’t be sure until you are a part of a company or organization, try to align yourself with a company where the environment and the people you surround yourself with are similar to who you are and your life outside of the office,” says Rieger. “This will encourage you to be your true self both at work and at home and achieve work-life bal-ance.”

7 Learn to say no.

Last, but not least, try and be a bit more selec-tive about how many activities you commit the kids to. “I think we all naturally over commit ourselves all the time,” Fowler says. Though it may seem almost impossible to say no to something for the kids, Fowler has learned not to overcom-mit. “Our kids do not need to be as busy as we sometimes get them to be,” she says. Fowler advises parents to hold back and reserve some time for everyone to sit down together and have a meal or some family time. “Be deliberate about it,” she recommends. “It’s one of the best things we can do for our kids.”

Ginny Gaylor is a freelance writer/editor based in Greensboro and mom of one. For more informa-tion, visit ginnygaylor.com.

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2 MondAy lAboR dAyPiedmont Wind Symphony Concert. Free with paidmuseumadmission.6p.m.Children’sMuseumofWinston-Salem,390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.

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Mommy and Baby Yoga. Practicing yoga with baby is a wonderful way to enjoy his or her first year. This one-hour class helps new mothers regain flexibility, strength and confidence. Babies are incorporated into the yoga poses, and each class ends with a massage for baby.$12forasinglerate;canalsopurchasemonthlypassesatreducedrates.10:30-11:30a.m.ForsythMedicalCenter:MayaAngelouCenterCommunityRoom2(firstfloor),3333SilasCreekParkway,W-S.336-414-5942.forsythmedicalcenter.org.

6 FrIday$2 First Friday Nights. Experience the fun for a reduced price.5-8p.m.GreensboroChildren’sMuseum,220N.ChurchSt.,GSO.336-574-2898.gcmuseum.com.

Cinema Under the Stars: “Airplane!”(1980),88minutes. Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker. Join the fun, just don’t eat the fish, don’t park in the red zone and don’t call me Shirley. $5 (cash only).9p.m.ReynoldaHouseMuseumofAmericanArt,2250ReynoldaRoad,W-S.336-758-5150.reynolda house.org.

East West BBQ Fest. This year promises to be bigger and better with several more of the nationally acclaimed pit masters including Solomon Williams of Carolina Rib King,winnerofTLC’s“BBQPitmasters”Season3Episode1competition.Adults,$5;$3withstudentIDandchildren,free.Sept.6and7from11a.m.to11p.m.,Sept.8fromnoonto5p.m.FestivalPark,200N.DavieSt.,GSO.eastwestbbqfest.com.

Family Flick Friday (Kernersville). A free family-friendly movie the first Friday of the month. Plenty of popcornanddrinks.Allages.Free.4p.m.KernersvilleLibrary-Room1(lowerlevel),130E.MountainSt.,Kernersville.336-703-2930.forsyth.cc/library.

Flip Flop Kidz Swap. See Sept. 5 listing.

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sept. 7Bookmarks Festival of Books. Bookmarks brings writers

and readers of all ages together as renowned authors, illustrators, storytellers and chefs share their work and insight through readings, presentations, panel discussions, workshops and book signings, kids’ activities, and more. Visit the Piedmont Parent booth in Young Readers Central. Funforallages.Free.10a.m.-5p.m.Winston-SalemFineArtsDistrict,SixthandTradestreets,W-S.336-460-4722.bookmarksnc.org.

Flip Flop Beach Music Festival. The event features an all-star line-up including Swingin’ Medallions, The Tams, EricandtheChillTones,andTheCraigWoolardBand.$15(generaladmissionlawn),$25(reserved),$35VIP.3p.m.White Oak Amphitheater, GSO. greensborocoliseum.com.

sept. 14Historic West End Artsfest 2013. Arts and crafts festival withmusic,foodandchildren’sartarea.Free.10-5p.m.Grace Court, Fourth Street, W-S. artsfestws.com.

sept. 21-22Burlington Carousel Festival. Arts and crafts, music, children’sactivityareaandmuchmore!Saturdayfrom10a.m.to6p.m.andSunday1-6p.m.BurlingtonCityPark,1333OverbrookRoad.burlingtonnc.gov.

sept. 21Festival for the Arts. A celebration of arts for your

family. Musical entertainment, a children’s art area, food anduniquelocalartworkforsale.10a.m.-4p.m.GraceEpiscopalChurch,419S.MainSt.,Lexington.336-249-7211.artsacademyatgrace.org.

Groove Jam. Local music festival that is also a food drive and fun fundraiser. Bring nonperishable food items and monetary donations of any size to help support Greensboro Urban Ministry. Live music by The Groove, Swamp Nots, Gooseberry Jam, Midnight Sun, Sinai Mountain Ramblers and more. $5 at the gate. Coolers welcome. Camping, vendors,games,andfoodtrucksonsite.1p.m.-1a.m.DoodadFarm,4701LandRoad,GSO.336-314-3336.

Tate Street Festival. Live music from Greensboro bands, artsandcrafts,andmore.Free.1-7p.m.337TateSt.,GSO.liveoriginallocal.com.

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Friday Night Live: Movie Edition. Tell your family and friends to come enjoy some popcorn and a movie. Bring blankets to get comfortable and leave the cleanup to us. Register today. For more information go to highpointnc.gov/prorcall336-883-3407.$1perpersonor$3perfamily.6:30-8:30p.m.DeepRiverRecreationCenter,1529Skeet Club Road, HP.

Friedberg Moravian Church’s Children’s

Consignment Sale. For more information email [email protected]:30to11:30a.m.,Sept.7from8to10:45a.m.,11a.m.-1p.m.(half-pricesale).FriedbergMoravianChurch,2178FriedbergChurch Road, W-S.

La Leche League of Greensboro Monthly Meeting. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are welcome for breastfeeding information and support. Babiesandtoddlersarealsowelcome.Free.10a.m.LeonardRecreationalCenter,6324BallingerRoad,GSO.lllofnc.org.

Parents Night Out at Green Hill Center. ArtQuest will beopenfrom6to8p.m.forparentstodropoffthekidswhile they enjoy First Friday at Green Hill Center. Cost is$10perchild.Reservationsarerequired.GreenHillCenterforNCArt,200N.DavieSt.,GSO.336-333-7460.greenhillcenter.org.

St Paul’s Kids Consignment Sale.Sept.6from9a.m.to8p.m.;Sept.7from8a.m.to1p.m.(half-pricesale).St.PaultheApostleCatholicChurch,2715HorsepenCreekRoad,GSO.336-294-4696,ext.250.saintpaulskidssale.com.

7 SaTurdayAll-a-Flutter Family Fun Day. Visit a real working

butterfly farm. Your visit begins with a fun, fast-paced skit using kids from the audience. You will learn about the life cycle of a monarch butterfly and much more. Adults,$6;childrenandseniors,$5.Cashandchecksonly.Saturdaysat10a.m.and3p.m.All-a-FlutterButterflyFarm,7850ClinardFarmsRoad,HP.336-454-5651.all-a-flutter.com.

Auditions for “The Wizard of Oz.” CTG is looking for a large cast of adults, teens and children (ages 5 and older),alltypes,agesandethnicitiesforits19thannualproduction. Come with a prepared song, sheet music orkaraokeCD(musiconly;noonesingingontheCD).CTG believes in nontraditional casting and encourages everyone to come out. Visit website for more information. Ages5-12:Sept.7from10a.m.tonoonandSept.8from2to4p.m.;Adultsandteens:Sept.7from2to4p.m.andSept.9from7to9p.m.CTGStudios,GreensboroCulturalCenter,GreensboroCulturalCenter,,200N.DavieSt.336-333-7470.ctgso.org.

Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park. Watch a blacksmith craft various iron pieces. Free. 10a.m.-4p.m.HighPointMuseum,1859E.LexingtonAve.,HP.336-885-1859.highpointmuseum.org.

Brenner FIT Challenge. The day includes a 2.5-mile walkwith10physicalandeducationalchallengesto accomplish on the course, a pro-am bike race and fun-filled activities. Proceeds benefit the Brenner FIT Families in Training Program, which is a family-centered, evidence-based approach to weight management.

To register, go to BrennerChildrens.org. For more informationcontactCindyCainesat336-716-7985orccaines@wakehealth.edu.Adults,$20;children6-17,$10.8a.m.:registrationopen;9a.m.:walkbegins;11:30a.m.bikeracesbegin.WFUBridgerFieldHouse,499DeaconBlvd., W-S. BrennerChildrens.org.

East West BBQ Fest. See Sept. 6 listing.


Friedberg Moravian Church’s Children’s Consignment Sale. See Sept. 6 listing.

Musikgarten. Enjoy a free family music program forbabiesandtoddlersuptoage3.Registeratgcmusikgarten@gmail.com.Free.9:30-10a.m.KathleenClayEdwardsLibrary,1420PriceParkRoad,GSO.greensboro-nc.gov.

Musikgarten Pre-Piano.Childrenages4-6yearsareinvited to participate in this pre-piano music class. [email protected]:15-10:45a.m.KathleenClayEdwardsLibrary,1420PriceParkRoad,GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

Saturday Children’s Story Hour. Join dynamic leaders from the community as they conduct a story hour every Saturday. After the stories, children will completeamake-and-takeartsactivity.Forages5-12.Doesnotincludemuseumadmission.Adults,$6;ages6-12,$4;under6,free.11a.m.InternationalCivilRightsCenterandMuseum,134S.ElmSt.,GSO.336-274-9199.sitinmovement.org.

Saturday Movie Matinee at Central Library: “Pocahontas.”81minutes.RatedG.Free.2-3p.m.CentralLibrary,219N.ChurchSt.,GSO.greensborolibrary.org.

Silly Saturday: Proper Fancy Pantsie Day. It’s time to get silly and fancy for this Silly Saturday at the Greensboro Children’s Museum. Sit in on a silly etiquette class, join nonsense tea time and make some fancy pants. Dance your fancy feet during ballroom dancing sessions and take time to smell the roses in the Edible Schoolyard. Grab your bow tie and ball gown and join for a fancy-pantsytime.Freewithpaidmuseumadmission.10a.m.-4p.m.GreensboroChildren’sMuseum,220N.ChurchSt.,GSO.336-574-2898.gcmuseum.com.

St Paul’s Kids Consignment Sale. See Sept. 6 listing.

Summer on Trade.OnSaturdaysthroughSept.7.Concertin the streets and parks downtown. Relaxed and safe atmosphere. Locations also serve to showcase the architecture, shops, restaurants and galleries unique to DowntownWinston-Salem.Free.7-10p.m.SixthandTrade streets in the Arts District, W-S. dwsp.org.

Summer Saturdays at Caldwell. If you haven’t been to the beautiful Tanger Family Bicentennial Park this year to take in the sculptures, exotic plants and streamlined paths, here’s another reason to visit. Every Saturday throughSept.21fromnoonto3p.m.,theGreensboro

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Historical Museum will be offering “Summer Saturdays” for families andkidsofallages.DavidandRachelCaldwellHistoricalCenter,3211W.CornwallisDrive,GSO.336-373-2043.greensborohistory.org.

Twin City Mothers of Multiples Clothing Sale.7a.m.-noon.ParkwayPresbyterianChurch,1000YorkshireRoad,W-S.336-761-1291.tcmoms.org.

Waterford Children’s Clothing Sale.Cash-onlyevent.8a.m.-1p.m.OldClemmonsSchoolGym,6000StadiumDrive,Clemmons.waterfordclothingsale.com.

8 SuNday graNdPareNTS dayAuditions for “The Wizard of Oz.” See Sept. 7 listing.

East West BBQ Fest. See Sept. 6 listing.


Grandparents Day at Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem. Allgrandparentsreceivefreeadmissionand$10offaGrandparentMembership.Children’sMuseumofW-S,390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.

Grandparents Day Cooking Class at GCM. Celebrate Grandparents’ Day in the Edible Schoolyard Kitchen. Learn how to roll out pie dough and make tasty apple hand pies. For ages 5+ with a grandparent. Registrationrequired.Registrationrequired.Free.3:30-4:30p.m.GreensboroChildren’sMuseum,220N.ChurchSt.,GSO.336-574-2898.gcmuseum.com.

9 MondAyAuditions for “The Wizard of Oz.” See Sept. 7 listing.

Busy Bees Picnic in the Park. Bring your own picnic and help kick off Busy Bees for the Year. For Greensboro Children’s Museum members only.Thisprogramisbestsuitedforpreschool-agedchildren(12months-4years)andtheircaregivers.Dance,sing,create,exploreanddiscover the world in which we live. GCM’s educational play program offers fun activities parents can do together with their children focusing on music and movement, children’s literature, arts and crafts, and the ESY. Hive Time begins the morning with music, movement and the parachute. Buzz on over to the Edible Schoolyard afterward forgardentimeandthenflyintoCreationStationforacraft.10-11a.m.GreensboroChildren’sMuseum,220N.ChurchSt.,GSO.336-574-2898.gcmuseum.com.

Teen to Teen Theatre. See Sept. 2 listing.

The Poetry Project. See Sept. 4 listing.

10 TueSdayCalligraphy for Kids & Teens. Learn the art of calligraphy in

this workshop sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Great for homeschoolers.Formoreinformationcall336-703-2940.Free.3:30-4:30p.m.LewisvilleBranchLibrary,6940ShallowfordRoad,Lewisville.forsyth.cc/library/Lewisville.

Mary Time Music. A bonding experience filled with joyful songs, percussion and parachute play, chants, and lap rides. Your child will learn basics like fast and slow, loud and soft, and high and low.Freewithpaidmuseumadmission.11a.m.Children’sMuseumofWinston-Salem,390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.

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Monkey Time. Stories, finger plays and short movies for ages1-5at9:30a.m.,10:30a.m.and11:30a.m.Repeatsat1:30p.m.forages3-5.Free.KathleenClayEdwardsLibrary,1420PriceParkRoad,GSO.greensboro-nc.gov.

Special Populations Dance. See Sept. 3 listing.

Teen Talk.Forteensingrades9-12.Meetthenewteenprogrammer and discuss events and movies you want to seeatyourlibrary.Free.6:30-8:30p.m.CentralLibrary,219N.ChurchSt.,GSO.greensborolibrary.org.

11 WEdnESdAyDeadly Sins: A Sword Play. Fourteen scenes of mortal

combat using a range of weapons, tactics and tricks. An evening of stage combat that’s part theater, part dance, partspectacle,partsurvival.Appropriateforallages.7p.m. The Gerald Freedman Theatre, Performance Place, UNCSA,1533S.MainSt.,W-S.336-721-1945.uncsa.edu.

History in a Cup: A Special Day for Homeschooled Families. Join in the fun and look at the wonderful history behind coffee, tea and chocolate in Salem. Taste,smellandexplorethe18thcenturyinanewway.Registrationrequired.$8ages4-18;under4arefree);$14per adult. Reservations must be made by Sept. 5 for the discountedprice.9:30-4:30p.m.OldSalem,600S.MainSt.,W-S.336-721-7300.oldsalem.org.

Pregnancy Yoga. See Sept. 4 listing.

Special Populations Bingo. See Sept. 4 listing.

The Kissing Hand Storytime & Craft. See Sept. 1 listing.


12 ThurSdayBethabara Concert Band and Family Evening. Enjoy

evenings outdoors with the Bethabara Concert Band. Bring the family, a blanket and picnic dinner. Enjoy hay wagon rides, children’s games, ice cream, Dino’s New York hot dogs and wonderful music from all eras by the band.Free.5:30-8p.m.HistoricBethabaraPark,2147BethabaraRoad,W-S.336-924-8191.bethabarapark.org.

Covenant’s Kids Consignment Sale.Sept.12from5to9p.m.;Sept.13from10a.m.to7p.m.(freelimitedchildcare10a.m.-12:30p.m.);Sept.14from8a.m.tonoon(half-pricesale).CovenantChurchUnitedMethodist,1526SkeetClubRoad,HP.336-841-3242.covenantconsign.com.

Deadly Sins: A Sword Play. See Sept. 11 listing.

Kapla Block Building. See Sept. 5 listing.

Let’s Move. See Sept. 5 listing.

Mocha Moms. See Sept. 5 listing.

Mommy and Baby Yoga. See Sept. 5 listing.

Preschool Discovery. An action-packed program for young children including stories, music, movement and

more that will allow them to discover their world. Free withpaidmuseumadmission.11a.m.Children’sMuseumofWinston-Salem,390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.

13 FrIday$4 Fun Friday Nights. Explore the Greensboro Children’s

Museum with the family when admission is discounted to$4perperson.$4.5-8p.m.GreensboroChildren’sMuseum,220N.ChurchSt.,GSO.336-574-2898.gcmuseum.com.

Bethlehem Angels Preschool Consignment Sale. Sept.13from7to8p.m.;Sept.14from8a.m.to1p.m.(half-pricesalenoon-1p.m.).BethlehemUMC(FamilyLifeCenter),321RedlandRoad,Advance.336-998-6820.

Christ UMC Kids Konsignment Sale.Sept.13from9:30a.m.to8p.m.;Sept.14from8a.m.to1p.m.(half-pricesale).ChristUnitedMethodistChurch,410N.HoldenRoad,GSO.336-299-1571.christgreensboro.org/kidskonsignmentsale.

Covenant’s Kids Consignment Sale. See Sept. 12 listing.

First Kids Consignment Sale.Sept.13from8:30a.m.to7p.m.;Sept.14from7:30a.m.tonoon(half-pricesale).FirstPresbyterianChurch,617N.ElmSt.,GSO.336-373-0445.fpcgreensboro.org/learn/first-kids-consignment-sale.

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Give Back Craft. Make a craft for yourself and one for a child in need as we partner with Next Step Ministries as part of this year’s On the Same Page community readingprogram.Forages11andunder.Registrationisrequired.Formoreinformationortoregistercall336-703-2930.WewillalsobetakingdonationsforNextStepat this program. Stay tuned for a list of desired items. Free.4:30p.m.KernersvilleLibrary,130E.MountainSt.,Kernersville.336-703-2930.forsyth.cc/library.

History in a Cup: A Special Day for Homeschooled Families. See Sept. 11 listing.

Small Fry Friday. Enjoy story time with your preschoolers and create a fun craft. Free with paid museum admission. Friday11a.m.Children’sMuseumofWinston-Salem, 390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseum ofws.org.

14 SaTurdayAll-a-Flutter Family Fun Day. See Sept. 7 listing.

An Apple a Day in the Historical Park. Learn more about this staple fruit of the Early American period. Special craft and apple preservation demonstration. All ageswelcome.Drop-in.Free.10a.m.-4p.m.HighPointMuseum,1859E.LexingtonAve.,HP.336-885-1859.highpointmuseum.org.

Bethlehem Angels Preschool Consignment Sale. See Sept. 13 listing.

Christ UMC Kids Konsignment Sale. See Sept. 13 listing.

Clifford Visits GCM. Clifford visits GCM. Join for special appearances and activities. Free with paid museum admission.1-4p.m.GreensboroChildren’sMuseum,220N.ChurchSt.,GSO.336-574-2898.gcmuseum.com.

Covenant’s Kids Consignment Sale. See Sept. 12 listing.

Fiesta. Presented by The Hispanic League. Celebrate diversity within our Hispanic community with Latin food, music, arts and crafts, dancing, children’s area, and more. Free.11a.m.-7p.m.WinstonSquarePark,FourthandPoplar streets, W-S. hispanicleague.org.

First Kids Consignment Sale. See Sept. 13 listing.

Great Apes. Discover the amazing lives of gorillas and chimpanzees.Admissionis$12foradults;$8forchildren2-12;$10forseniors62+andcollegestudents.9a.m.-5p.m.NorthCarolinaZoo,4401ZooParkway,Asheboro.800-488-0444.nczoo.org.

Play With Paint in the Art Studio. Free with museum admission.10a.m.-1p.m.Children’sMuseumofWinston-Salem,390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.

Rock Laser Shows.Enjoyoneshowfor$6orseetwoormoreshowsfor$5/personpershow.Doorsopenat6:30p.m.Noadvancesales.(Exhibitgalleriesandoutdoorparkswillbeclosed.).7p.m.TheBeatles;8p.m.PinkFloyd:TheDarkSideoftheMoon;9:15p.m.Pink

Floyd:TheBestofEchoes;10:30p.m.ModernHardRock.SciWorks,400W.HanesMillRoad,W-S.336-767-6730.sciworks.org.

Saturday Children’s Story Hour. See Sept. 7 listing.

Saturday Movie Matinee at Central Library: “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Batmunk.” Preschoolers. Free.2-3p.m.CentralLibrary,219N.ChurchSt.,GSO.greensborolibrary.org.

Summer Saturdays at Caldwell. See Sept. 7 listing.

Woods of Terror Zombie Mud Run. Runners and adventure racers can expect to step into zombie-infested mud and encounter intense boggy grounds and punishing obstacles while navigating a 5K course. Those not among the living can participate as a zombie. Outbreakswillstartat9a.m.andcontinueevery30minutesuntil2:30p.m.WoodsofTerror,5601N.Church St., GSO. Visit website for registration and more information. woodsofterrorzombiemudrun.com.

15 SUndAyGreat Apes. See Sept. 14 listing.

Olivia Saves the Circus Story Time and Craft. Free with museum admission. 2 p.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem,390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.

16 MondAyBusy Bees. See Sept. 9 listing.

Garden Soiree. For members only. Join under the barn for a summer garden party. Paint flower pots, make see bombs and enjoy summer treats. Bring a friend forfree.Forallageswithacaregiver.Free.3:30-5p.m.GreensboroChildren’sMuseum,220N.ChurchSt.,GSO.

336-574-2898.gcmuseum.com.



17 TueSdayCaterpillar Story Time. Paint with your toes. Free withmuseumadmission.11a.m.Children’sMuseumofWinston-Salem,390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.

Cowboys, Cowgirls, Vaqueros, Vaqueras. Stories, fingerplaysandshortmoviesforages1-5at9:30a.m.,10:30a.m.and11:30a.m.Repeatsat1:30p.m.forages3-5.Free.KathleenClayEdwardsLibrary,1420PriceParkRoad, GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

La Leche League of Kernersville. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are welcome for information andsupport.Babiesandtoddlersalsowelcome.Free.7p.m.FountainofLifeLutheranChurch,323HopkinsRoad,Kernersville. lllofnc.org.

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month at Morehead Recreation Center. Learn ways for children to maintain a healthy life style and make the right food choices. A certified dietitian from the Think Fit Organization of Greensboro will be the speaker. For more informationgotohighpointnc.gov/prorcall336-883-3506.Free.5-6:30p.m.MoreheadRecreationCenter,101Price St., HP.

Science Cafe. Science Cafes are free informal talks sponsored by SciWorks and Reynolda Gardens that offer participants a chance to hear from a regional scientist about the latest developments in research and innovation. Check the SciWorks website for specific programdetails.7p.m.SciWorks,400W.HanesMillRoad,W-S.336-767-6730.sciworks.org.

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Wii Time for Teens. Grab a friend and come play Wii. Snacksprovided.Forages10to18.Free.4:30-5:30p.m.KernersvilleLibrary,130E.MountainSt.,Kernersville.336-703-2930.forsyth.cc/library.

18 WEdnESdAyCowboys, Cowgirls, Vaqueros, Vaqueras. See Sept. 17

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Winnie the Pooh Party. Color a Winnie the Pooh mask, create a piglet paper-bag puppet, listen to a story time and more. Enjoy a snack with veggies from Rabbit’s gardenandaTiggercookie.Registrationrequired:$8/member-child(onefreeadult);$14/nonmemberchild(onefreeadult).Museumadmissionincluded.Eachadditionaladultis$3;museumadmissionnotincluded.10-11a.m.Children’sMuseumofWinston-Salem,390 S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumof ws.org.

19 ThurSdayGreensboro Astronomy Club meeting at

Greensboro Science Center. Learn about the

stars and our universe at these free meetings held the third Friday of the month. Open to the public. Visit greensboroastronomyclub.org for more info. GAC membershipisopentoanyoneandyearlyduesare$20forafamily.7:30-8:30p.m.GreensboroScienceCenter,4301LawndaleDrive,GSO.336-288-3769.natsci.org.

Kapla Block Building. See Sept. 5 listing.




Preschool Discovery. See Sept. 12 listing.

20 FrIday$4 Fun Friday Nights. See Sept. 13 listing.

Small Fry Friday. See Sept. 13 listing.

Zoosical! A Children’s Concert. The Music Academy of North Carolina presents Zoosical. Features the best of classical music based on animals. You’ll hear everything from lions roaring in Saint-Saen’s “Carnival of the Animals” to butterflies fluttering in Grieg’s Lyric Pieces. Come dressed as your favorite animal and be ready to dance, sing, meow and cock-a-doodle-doo. $5. Music AcademyofNC,1327BeamanPlace,GSO.336-691-0672.musicacademync.org.

21 SaTurdayAll-a-Flutter Family Fun Day. See Sept. 7 listing.

Apple Fest. Come enjoy apples, crafts, music, food, HogwaySpeedway:TheOfficialRacingPigs,gamesforchildrenandmore.10:30a.m.-4:30p.m.HistoricBethabaraPark,2147BethabaraRoad,W-S.336-924-8191.cityofws.org.

Cooking Together: The Healthy Lunchbox. A Whole Foods cooking class at the Edible Schoolyard. Get ready for back to school with one of the most popular classes. Bring your school-aged kids to learn creative ways to pack a healthy lunch that they’ll love. 5 years and up with aparent.Registrationrequired.Cost:$35perparentwithchild;$8foreachadditionalchild.1-2:30p.m.GreensboroChildren’sMuseum,220N.ChurchSt.,GSO.336-574-2898.gcmuseum.com.

Day in the Park at City Lake Park. Sponsored by the High Point Area Arts Council and its partners in cooperation with High Point Parks and Recreation. Features two stages of entertainment, Marketplace Bazaar, food, rides, Children’s Adventure Island, and arts and crafts. For more information contact The High Point ArtsCouncilathighpointarts.orgor336-889-2787.Free.11a.m.-5p.m.HighPointCityLakePark,602W.MainSt.,Jamestown.

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Rock Laser Shows. See Sept. 14 listing.


Saturday Movie Matinee at Central Library: “Brother Bear.” 85minutes.RatedG.Preschoolers.Free.2-3p.m.CentralLibrary,219N.ChurchSt.,GSO.greensborolibrary.org.

Summer Saturdays at Caldwell. See Sept. 7 listing.

Walking Tour of Washington Street. Tour begins at ChangingTidesCulturalCenter,613WashingtonSt.LocalHistorian Glenn Chavis will offer a guided walking tour of historic Washington Street, a thriving business and entertainment district for High Point’s black community duringsegregation.Thetour,lastingabout90minutes,islimitedto20people,soyoumustcalltoreserveaspot.Callthemuseumtoregister.Free.9a.m.HighPointMuseum,1859E.LexingtonAve.,HP.336-885-1859.highpointmuseum.org.

22 SUndAyFamily Fun Sunday at Four Seasons Town Centre.

Four Seasons Town Centre presents Family Fun Sunday onthefourthSundayofeverymonth.3-5p.m.CenterCourtatFourSeasonsTownCentre,410FourSeasonsTownCentre,GSO.336-292-0171.shopfourseasons.com.

Mass Butterfly Release at SciWorks. Join for the culmination of our Adopt-a-Butterfly event. A program

aboutmonarchlifecycle,migrationandresearchat1:30p.m., and then people who adopted butterflies will receive their tagged monarch in preparation for the mass release.Thepublicisinvited.Note:Thereleasemaybepostponed in the event of rain or high heat. Call the day beforeifweatherisquestionable.1:30p.m.SciWorks,400W.HanesMillRoad,W-S.336-767-6730.sciworks.org.


Simply Circle. A community-based circle-time program led by a speech-language pathologist that offers age-appropriate and language-based songs and activities for children ages 2-5 of all ability levels. Accommodations will be made to include all children and their unique needs and abilities. Registration required for the four-weekseries(Sept.23and30andOct.7and14).$32/member-child,$40/nonmember-child.Monday10:30a.m.Children’sMuseumofWinston-Salem,390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.



24 TueSdayAngel Bear Yoga: Johnny Appleseed Adventure.

Join Angel Bear on a fall adventure. Read the book “Johnny Appleseed Goes a Planting” and celebrate the

life of Johnny Appleseed. Learn the important character traits of perseverance and caring for our Earth as we do apple tree poses. Meet a special furry friend, too. Freewithpaidmuseumadmission.11a.m.Children’sMuseumofWinston-Salem,390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.

Hello, Bear. Stories, finger plays and short movies for ages1-5at9:30a.m.,10:30a.m.and11:30a.m.Repeatsat1:30p.m.forages3-5.Free.KathleenClayEdwardsLibrary,1420PriceParkRoad,GSO.greensboro-nc.gov.


Stay and Play. For Greensboro Children’s Museum members only. Members get the museum to themselves. Come and play. Bring a friend for free. For all ages with a caregiver.Free.5-7p.m.GreensboroChildren’sMuseum,220N.ChurchSt.,GSO.336-574-2898.gcmuseum.com.

25 WEdnESdAyArts Alive. Visit Old Salem for a day of hands-on arts-

based activities and demonstrations throughout the historic town of Salem. Registration required. Please call800-441-5305tomakeareservationforyourclass.Admissionis$9perstudentand$18peradult(OldSalempaysforoneadultper12students).9:30a.m.-4:30p.m.OldSalemMuseums&Gardens,900OldSalemRoad,W-S.800-441-5305.oldsalem.org.

Hello, Bear. See Sept. 24 listing.

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Wiggly Worm Wednesday. Explore worm habitats, feel their skin, watch them squirm and even read them astory.Freewithpaidmuseumadmission.11a.m.Children’sMuseumofWinston-Salem,390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.

26 ThurSdayKapla Block Building. See Sept. 5 listing.




Preschool Discovery. See Sept. 12 listing.

Video Game Tournament. If you like gaming, pit your skills against others and see who is the victor. Each month features a different video game for the Wii or PlayStation 2. It’s a double-elimination tournament, so each participant gets at least two plays. The winner gets a prize. This program is for youth ingrades6-12,andisfreeandopentothepublic.FormoreinformationcontactTeenCentralat703-3080. Free.4:30-5:30p.m.CentralLibrary,660W.FifthSt., W-S. forsyth.cc.

27 FrIday$4 Fun Friday Nights. See Sept. 13 listing.

Author Story Time. “Robinette Builds Her Nest” by Anna Hence. Book available for purchase. Free with paidmuseumadmission.11a.m.Children’sMuseumofWinston-Salem,390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.

Storybook Soiree. An evening of merriment to support the Children’s Museum. Enjoy artisan cocktails, gourmet small plates, live entertainment and inspired auctions.Ticketsare$75each.7p.m.WakeForestBiotechPlace,575N.PattersonAve.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.

28 SaTurday3rd Annual Free Family Charity Family Movie

Night @ BB&T Ballpark. Will benefit Brenner Children’s Hospital and is sponsored by Nature’s Select. Gatesopen6:30p.m.;moviepremieres7:30p.m.Thisyear’s movie will be “EPIC.” Be sure to come early for games, prizes, Zumbatonic, Bolt and more. Bring one newtoyperpersonasentrytotheballpark.6:30-10:30p.m.BB&TBallpark,951BallparkWay,W-S.336-768-7999.

All-a-Flutter Family Fun Day. See Sept. 7 listing.

Art Explosion.Freewithpaidmuseumadmission.10a.m.-4p.m.Children’sMuseumofWinston-Salem,390 S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseum ofws.org.

Korner’s Folly Family Revue Puppet Show. On the fourth Saturday of every month, join the Korner’s Folly Family Revue Puppet Show. Kids and their families will love learning about Jule Korner and his eccentric house through music and puppetry. The puppet show is followed by a make-and-take sock-puppet craft. Great for children of all ages. Puppet show tickets are $2 per person, or free when purchasing regular tour admission onthesameday.10:30a.m.Korner’sFolly,413S.MainSt.,Kernersville.336-996-7922.kornersfolly.org.

Krafty Kids “Fantastic Fall” at Deep River Recreation Center.Participantsages3-5willcreatean autumn wreath with their parents by making leaf imprints and using household items. Supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required. For more informationgotohighpointnc.gov/prorcall336-883-3407.$3perperson.DeadlineforenrollmentisSept.21.11a.m.-noon.DeepRiverRecreationCenter,1529SkeetClub Road, HP.

Preparing for Winter in the Historical Park. Discover how early Americans prepared their households for winter. Participate in seasonal tasks with our historical interpreters. All ages welcome. Drop-in.Free.10a.m.-4p.m.HighPointMuseum,1859E.LexingtonAve.,HP.336-885-1859.highpointmuseum.org.

Rock Laser Shows. See Sept. 14 listing.


29 SUndAyDesign You Own Crown. Free with paid museum

admission. 2 p.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem,390S.LibertySt.,W-S.336-723-9111.childrensmuseumofws.org.


Simply Circle. See Sept. 23 listing.



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