Mar 13, 2023 | Adults, Elementary Age, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Here’s a topic I find myself thinking about often as a parent to young children. How can I best set each of my kids up for success when it comes to having a healthy body image? This feels like a daunting task being, you know, a human in...
Feb 23, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” – Albert Einstein I’m at an age where I keep forgetting how old I am. Quick math: I was born in August of 1985 and it’s February of 2023 so…yes, I’m currently 37....
Jan 11, 2023 | Elementary Age, Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller This time of year, with the colder temps outside and fewer daylight hours, it can sometimes be challenging to help our kids get their energy out or keep them engaged and having fun. For those on the hunt for some fun winter indoor...
Dec 8, 2022 | Babies, Elementary Age, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller A couple of years ago, we started a new family Christmas tradition. We already had quite a few children’s Christmas books, but I wanted a total of 25 books. I researched our options, visited our local used bookstore (shout-out to...
Nov 17, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Family Time, Holidays, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Let’s face it: As moms, this time of year is joyful AND very overwhelming. Decking the halls, buying AND wrapping the gifts under the tree, coordinating the festive outings, planning holiday travel, baking the delicious cookies and...
Nov 13, 2022 | Adults, Family Time, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Working Parents
By Guest Blogger Anna Keller Juggling work/life balance can be challenging enough before you become a parent. Once you add “mom” to your list of roles, finding that sweet spot becomes exponentially more difficult. Suddenly, you’re pulled in two distinctly different...
Oct 13, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller When I was newly pregnant with my first child, I went to an early prenatal appointment and was given a list of things to avoid during my pregnancy. Most of the list contained the expected items. Those were things like sushi and wine and...
Sep 12, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Toward the end of August (a.k.a. solidly back to school season), I was shopping at Target with my 5-year-old daughter and was unhappy to see an abundance of Halloween items already out at the store. Halloween just so happens to be my...
Aug 15, 2022 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller It feels like we were JUST planning for summer camps and family vacations, and now the start of the school year is just over the horizon. Now that we’re in this home stretch portion of the season, I’m sure I’m not alone in wanting to...
Jul 18, 2022 | By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller “Our care of the child should be governed, not by the desire to make him learn things, but by the endeavor always to keep burning within him that light which is called intelligence.” – Maria Montessori Our family ended up in the...
Jun 20, 2022 | Babies, By Stage, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Safety
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller If you’re the parent of a baby, summer is the perfect time to introduce them to water in the form of a pool, ocean, or lake. It’s an exciting first for little ones, and can help set the stage for positive feelings about water they can...
Apr 23, 2022 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller My newly 5-year-old daughter, Maggie, has been navigating some big feelings recently. I’ve noticed that she tends to easily swing from one extreme to the other: One minute it’s “the best day ever,” and the next “I don’t like today much...
Mar 14, 2022 | Adults, By Stage, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Spring is (nearly) here, y’all! I mean, it’s doing that typical March-in-North-Carolina thing. You know, where one day you feel certain we’re THERE and everything’s about to burst into bloom, and the next day you’ll pulling out a coat...
Feb 14, 2022 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Happy Valentine’s Day! Personally, I’ve always been a big fan of the more minor holidays. I love how the pressure is off, and you can make them anything you want them to be. At our house, we have a special Valentine’s Day family...
Jan 17, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Food & Nutrition, Health, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Whether you’re a mom who works outside of the home, stays home with kids, or works from home, lunchtime is a reality of your day. And, if you’re anything like me, lunch feels like it sneaks up on me just about daily! Anyone who follows...
Dec 26, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, For the Home, Holidays, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller When “’Tis the season” becomes “’Twas the season,” it’s time to take down those festive Christmas decorations and tuck them safely away for another year. (I know – this part isn’t nearly as much fun as getting them out and making your...
Nov 23, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller This time of year, giving back is especially top of mind for many. For those of us who are parents, looking for ways to share some of our resources or time with others is something we also want to make sure we can involve our children...
Oct 14, 2021 | Crafts & Hobbies, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller October is a happy month at our house, because we’re BIG Halloween fans! I’m always so excited when it’s time to start baking ghost cupcakes, decorating our front door with big, spooky, spiders, and – of course – coming up with the...
Sep 13, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Fall means pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, trick-or-treating, and – of course – apple picking! It’s such a fun autumn activity – something the whole family can get in on – but inevitably you come home with, well, TONS of apples. That’s...
Aug 4, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller I’ve never craved time alone as much as when I became a mother, and I savor those moments – both the more extended, planned out breaks I get and the minutes-long breathers here and there – like a piece of really good cake: I know the...
Jun 25, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller I’m always on the hunt for fun activities I can do with my 4-year-old daughter, Maggie, and said activities get bonus points if they result in an experience or outcome that’s consumable (versus yet another piece of kid artwork which, of...
Jun 8, 2021 | Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Before my daughter was born a little more than four years ago, I most definitely had a naïve view when it came to breastfeeding. I was very aware that it could be challenging, but I thought most of those challenges came from a bad latch...
Apr 15, 2021 | By Stage, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Travel & Auto Tips
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Now that it’s springtime and the world is feeling generally more hopeful, lots of families are starting to get on the road to take trips. We’re currently at the beach with our infant son and 4-year-old daughter – which required four...
Mar 17, 2021 | Babies, By Stage, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller I just had my second baby on February 19, so since the hospital stay is fresh on my mind I thought I’d share a peek into what I packed this time around. When my first baby was born, I remember doing tons of research to try to figure out...
Feb 17, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Anna Keller It’s so interesting to take note of how easy it is for me to talk about my eating disorder now, because for years – more than a decade – I lived in fear of anyone finding out about it. I would barely let myself really think about it, much...
Jan 20, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Our Favorite Finds, Shopping
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller The balance I try to strike in our home is safety + convenience. I aim to choose products and appliances that make our busy lives easier, sure, but also prioritize the safety of products and want to choose clean versions whenever...
Dec 8, 2020 | Babies, By Stage, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller ‘Tis the season to be shopping for our littles! It’s a fun time of year, full of magic and anticipation, but it’s also easy for things to get out of hand from a gift-giving standpoint. If your kiddo is anything like mine, they already...
Nov 26, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Holidays, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller This has been quite the year, and now that the holiday season is upon us I think we’re all being reminded of just how strange and insular 2020 has been. As most of us make plans to spend the season in much more contained ways than...
Sep 28, 2020 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Preschool, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller As parents and caregivers, there’s nothing like the joy and pride of a child who’s created something all by themselves. Incorporating craft projects into your routine is a great way to help them achieve that sense of accomplishment, and...
Aug 24, 2020 | By Stage, Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller To say this is a different school year is obviously a HUGE understatement, and I’m sure many other preschool families are finding themselves in the same position we are: opting to keep our kids at home this fall. I know this isn’t an...
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