Nov 30, 2023 | Babies, Birthday Parties, Books, Supplies & Gear, Burlington, Entertaining, Greensboro, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders The Very Hungry Caterpillar was always one of my favorite kid’s books and still is to this day. My middle daughter also loves it, and the many spin off books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Fall. For her first...
Nov 29, 2023 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By the TMoM Team This post contains affiliate links. It doesn’t cost any extra for you to purchase from them, but we may receive a small percentage of the sale. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it comes the daunting task of finding the...
Nov 26, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Humor, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Heather Miller With the school year now in full swing, I thought it would be a good time to start a discussion about rules. Well, not really rules, per say, but things that I feel should be rules. Un-rules, if you will. It seems to me there should be...
Nov 25, 2023 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ashley McDowell I began substitute teaching to help fill my time between being a realtor. In addition, this is when our almost 2-year-old son is in half day pre-school at church. I have no formal education in the education field but am just a mom who...
Nov 23, 2023 | Burlington, Family Time, From the Heart, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper For most of us, Thanksgiving is a day when we reflect on what we are thankful for in our lives. We are reminded to not take all we have for granted. Even the things that may seem normal and simple. For instance, the roof over our head,...
Nov 21, 2023 | Babies, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent They say the early bird catches the worm…That quote is to be encouraging but what about the early kid? The early baby? All three of my children were born early and it didn’t seem like prized timing. It was scary! Especially the...
Nov 20, 2023 | Entertaining, Food & Nutrition, From the Heart, Humor, Moms & Dads
By Kelly Hines My husband and I started dating two weeks before Thanksgiving, and this year marks the twenty-ninth time we have celebrated the holiday together. Twenty-nine years of blended families and arguments over whether it’s called stuffing or dressing (it’s...
Nov 19, 2023 | Adults, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips
By Guest Blogger Michelle Spell As a female entrepreneur, I am often asked how I accomplish the balance of work demands and my life at home. While it may not always be worded that exact way, the answer, in my experience, is found in the question. The most important...
Nov 16, 2023 | Adults, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd Time. For as long as I can remember, I have had an issue with time. Maybe you do as well. It passes too quickly or too slowly. I don’t have enough of it or wish it wouldn’t end. Vacations fly by, children grow up in the blink of...
Nov 12, 2023 | Adult Children, Empty Nesters, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas Ah, the holidays – a time for joy, laughter, and endless family gatherings. For parents of college students, the holiday season is particularly special because it means that their children will finally be back home. But let’s not...
Nov 11, 2023 | Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Photography
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Now that Halloween is behind us, we’re collectively shifting gears. While I’m a big stickler about not actively celebrating Christmas – putting up decorations, listening to Christmas music, getting a tree, etc. – until after...
Nov 9, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Babies, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Health, Moms & Dads, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper When hearing the word Chiropractor, many think of a person cracking your back. However, there is much more to this practice than just cracking your spine. Chiropractic care is a method for full body healing and wellness. The doctors...
Nov 7, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Religion, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Kim Watkins, Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Redeemer School Choosing an educational path can be a challenge for parents in the Triad, where there are many schools to consider, not to mention a vibrant homeschool community. I’ve passed my share of...
Nov 4, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany It’s that time of year again: Daylight Saving Time (DST) is coming to an end. What’s the best part about Daylight Saving Time? Gaining an extra hour of sleep in the fall (even though your kids probably won’t let...
Nov 1, 2023 | Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Info about Our Website, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By the TMoM Team You might remember exactly a year ago, to the day, TMoM announced that Rachel Hoeing and Katie Moosbrugger passed the torch to two new co-managers, Suzy Fielders and Sandy Harper. If not, you can read all about it here. Well a year later brings more...
Nov 1, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Entertaining, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Restaurants, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Spas & Salons, Winston-Salem, Women's Fashion
By the TMoM team It’s the season of giving and TMoM is so excited to announce the Annual Holiday Giveaway!! Just like last year, there are TWO HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS! TMoM readers have the chance to enter to win $1,000 in prizes from local Winston-Salem businesses...
Oct 31, 2023 | Holidays, Info about Our Website, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Happy Halloween! Anytime a holiday rolls around it’s easy to start traveling down memory lane. Halloween is no different. That is why in today’s blog some of our TMoM team members share their favorite memories from...
Oct 30, 2023 | Adults, Family Time, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Makayla Berry Below are some tips and tricks for returning to work after a maternity leave that helped me. Please share some that helped you in the comments below. Have a Game Plan First things first, as a mom we are constantly thinking of our “game...
Oct 28, 2023 | Education, Education for Special Needs, From the Heart, Homeschooling, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting, Working Parents
By Guest Blogger Whitney Preslar Prior to the monumental earthquake that shook our lives almost 4 years ago, if you’d asked me whether I would consider Homeschooling my son, my answer would be similar to 95% of you. Heck to the NO! I loved the moment I lovingly walked...
Oct 27, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, Day Trips, Elementary, Entertaining, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, High School & Beyond, Hiking & Camping, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Wesleyan Christian Academy Fall Preview Day: Nov. 15 Don’t Live with Bladder Leakage. Learn how Botox can Provide Dramatic Results. Last Weekend for 2023 Halloween Events! Win $100 in Market Bucks to...
Oct 26, 2023 | Adults, For the Home, Just for Moms, Non Profits
By Guest Blogger Marisa McCann In 2021, Jen Hamilton, a nurse and mom from the North Carolina Piedmont Triad, found herself deeply moved by the story of a local overwhelmed mom who was struggling to keep up with the demands of housework. Determined to make a...
Oct 25, 2023 | Adults, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Moms & Dads, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt One of my family’s favorite things about the cooler weather is adding a variety of soups to our dinner menu. Soups are so versatile! Simpler soups can be easily prepared on busier nights, or soups can be made with great care and lots...
Oct 23, 2023 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Dr. Aleksandra Vujnovic Children often face challenges when their daily routines change, leading to increased uncertainty, anxiety, and physical complaints. It’s important for parents to recognize and address these stressors, using a brain-based...
Oct 22, 2023 | From the Heart, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Shopping
By Guest Blogger Hillary Zaken Who doesn’t love the well-lit enticing displays at Target? Who doesn’t love to stroll through T.J. Maxx, run your hands over fabrics and look through the displays of bargain priced designer makeup? Who doesn’t enjoy a fresh clean...
Oct 21, 2023 | Babies, Baby Directories, Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Recreation, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders If you have a little one, especially a baby or toddler, it is often hard to find things for them to do outside the home. Enter ‘My Buddy & Me’ classes! These are a great way for parents, guardians, grandparents, etc. to enjoy fun...
Oct 15, 2023 | Adults, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Parenting & Family, Single Parenting, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper As moms, we give and give. We give our time, love, help, support and most of all grace. Yet, we rarely give ourselves grace. This got me thinking about things I need to remember for myself. If I need to remind myself of these, I...
Oct 14, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It all started when the first crisp morning of fall hit. I stood on my front porch with my warm cup of coffee and enjoyed a cool morning. I love the fall. However, what I love most is using that time to make a fall...
Oct 12, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Amanda Carter, Noble Academy Head of School You likely have heard about the Science of Reading (SOR) more and more recently. The podcast Sold a Story brought the complex science behind reading and the popular curriculums used by many schools into the national...
Oct 10, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, For the Home, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Winston-Salem
By Marissa Joyce, MA in Counseling and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor since 2008) Decision fatigue is a real thing. Did you know that the average American adult makes roughly 35,000 daily decisions? That averages out to about one decision for every two seconds...
Oct 9, 2023 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, From the Heart, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson, author of the blog MothersRest.com I got in this bad habit when my oldest was born of EATING SUPER FAST – and only things you can grab and go, like pop tarts and brownies. That kid is 10 now, yet I still approach food like that. I...
