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Is that toy actually educational? Hear from the experts

Tuesday Talks with Arboro Empowered Once a month, Jenna and Lindsay sit down with local experts and discuss a common topic for modern parents. They are inviting you to join in the conversation. October 13th (Virtual) - “Scheduling Childhood” Finding the balance between extracurriculars and downtime in ways that work for kids and parents. Discussion of the potential long-term pros and cons of doing more and doing less. When: October 13, 2026, 12:30 – 1:30 PM EDT Free with Code

What is our wish for Arboro | Our Boro? Empowerment. Of course, it's Maya Angelou's words that best capture our vision of empowerment. “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” What matters about these words is that they leave room for humanness. For imperfection. For growth and opportunity. They give us hope, and there is no better expert on hope than Dr. Angelou. The hope is in the knowing. Not in the getting, seeing, hearing... bu

A promise we made to ourselves three years ago when we opened our doors was to design Arboro not just for you, but with you. Along the way, we have listened as much as possible. We have asked questions. We have revised and shifted to make our vision of what Arboro Empowered could be- OUR vision (you are part of that 'our') because it's OUR Boro. That play on words is not accidental. It's intentional. The name Arboro is a play on words: Arbor= tree As in a family tree. As in

Arboro Empowered matches you to an individually reviewed, credentialed provider, so parents who do their research never have to wonder if they landed in the right hands. Most parents we talk to have already done the research. They know the options in town, they've read the reviews, they've maybe tried one program that didn't quite fit. What they haven't found is someone who can tell them, with confidence, exactly who should be working with their child and why. That's what Arb

Family Jam Printables Activities and printable coloring pages to enjoy at the festival and all year! Free and easy to download! What it looks like Printable to download Print this scavenger hunt using the download provided! This is the scavenger hunt families get to enjoy at the Folk Festival! Use this printable to make your own at home. Simply print one PDF to write on and another to cut out the instruments, write numbers in the boxes, and hide them around your home. Kids ca

The best gift we can imagine is a chance to grow our impact and uplift others. We've got big dreams for Our Boro, ya'll. Look at how we are already making those dreams a reality. Sure. I guess you could say we're 3. We're also more than a sum of days and weeks. We're also everything that went into those 3,756 outreach registrations. We're 218. We're 20. We're 18. And, we're 2. But most of all, we're just getting started. $10,000. That's the goal. Because community outrea

Open Enrollment- Provider Network How does it work? Providers complete a simple onboarding process, gaining access to: A Provider Profile — Keep Arboro up to date on your services, availability, pricing, and the clients you’re best equipped to support. Participant Matching Portal — Connect with families whose needs, interests, and goals align with your services. Community Engagement Opportunities — Share your expertise, build relationships, and meet community members through

by Jenna Gilfillan, M.Ed. Co-owner of Arboro Empowered I'm calling AI a robot because it's cuter. Sorry; not sorry. AI - We can avoid it or embrace it, but it's not going anywhere. For me, I prefer a balanced approach of experimenting with it, testing its validity, and always ALWAYS questioning what I read. Out of curiosity, I wanted to know how 'the robot' would describe a strong tutoring program. I wanted to know how it would compare with pedagogical research and the psycho

5 question poll to help Arboro's third space take shape

Greensboro, NC & Virtual Free virtual parent resource Free college prep workshop Free summer reading program Low cost baby and me meetups with parenting and pediatric experts Summer Camps and Summer Tutoring!

Where do I even start when my kid’s behavior comes out of nowhere? Comfort and connection as tools for co-Regulation By Anna Thomas, LMFT “I am feeling overwhelmed and hurt by my kid’s screaming and it’s like 0 to 60 and I don’t know why.” “We’ve tried time-outs, reward charts, explaining the rules... Nothing is helping---well one thing is, but I’m realizing I’m starting to depend on the tablet more and more.” “I lost track of time after I got home. One of my kids was asking

by, Jenna Gilfillan, M.Ed. An educator who loved her time teaching in both private and public schools. It's one of those parenting decisions that feels heavy. If you are exploring options beyond the public school you are zoned for, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed. Let your family values lead your choice and make sure you are informed. There is a ton of misinformation out there! Allow this blog post to help frame some of those tough choices. Consider this: What do you

Follow these four steps to reconnect with your partner and collaborate to feed your family.

Getting your pink back isn’t about returning to who you were before kids—it’s about becoming the most vibrant version of who you are now. Growth changes our color; wisdom deepens it.

by Rachel Burgess, OTR/L Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Arboro Coach, Rachel Burgess, OTR/L As a pediatric occupational therapist, I often hear from parents who say things like: “I know fine motor skills are important, but I’m not sure what to actually do at home.” The good news? You don’t need special equipment, worksheets, or a Pinterest-worthy craft station to help your child strengthen their hands. You just need a little intention—and a little play. Here’s what I re

We get asked all the time for links to items found at Arboro or recommendations to support a family member. This is a start to an evolving list of products you can easily purchase online.

Research Snapshot by, Jenna Gilfillan, M.Ed. My first teaching job was at Brooks Global Studies. At the time, it was "Brooks Global Studies Extended-Year Magnet School." A mouthful, I know. We had about a month off in the summer, and the point was to minimize the "summer slide." No, it's not a type of warm-weather playground equipment. This slide is a regression, or sliding back, of learning that can take place over the summer. When students are keeping their skills fresh ev

Making the most of your summer doesn't have to be so difficult.

Hi! I’m Bridgette Clyne, founder of Mahjong Mingle. I can’t wait to teach you American Mahjong at Arboro Empowered — whether you’re a total beginner or know a bit about the game, you’re in for a night of fun! Mahjong Mingle in Action About Bridgette: When I'm not talking tiles with new friends or playing a game of Mahj with old ones, I'm busy as a mom to three precious boys. As a twin mom and an active member of Greensboro Mothers of Multiples, life is never dull! A dear frie