Sep 18, 2023 | From the Heart, Humor, Just for Dads, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Will Scarbrough Stay calm…It’s happening. I’m having a baby! Well, technically, my wife will be having her but the title of “Dad” will be mine come December. I’ve always known that I want to be a parent. I often picture myself coaching little league,...
Jun 18, 2023 | From the Heart, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Jay Callahan It’s a common phrase to hear people say that the best day of their lives was when their child/children were born. I disagree. The best day of my life is each additional day I get to spend with my three kids and watch them grow into...
Jun 12, 2023 | Babies, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Just for Dads
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Father’s Day is a great time to celebrate dad and make him feel special. If you have a baby, especially a year or younger, it is hard to come up with gift ideas since babies can’t really do a whole lot! My almost one-year-old...
Jun 19, 2022 | From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. I remember being six years old wearing a Superwoman outfit that my parents bought me. I ran down the stairs past my laughing mother and into my father’s arms. He hoisted me above his head and “flew” me around the...
May 12, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Education, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Keith Lawley Prom, traditionally a practice of children morphing into adults for one night, where the ladies dress to the nines, and the gentlemen experience getting fitted for a tux for the first time, wondering to themselves “what in the hell have I...
Jun 20, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Holidays, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Moose Lester Being a father is by far the best job of all time! Let us be honest, time truly does fly by. I can distinctly remember when my oldest, Jack, was born as if it was yesterday. Yet here I am, over 15 years later, realizing that time has...
Apr 9, 2019 | From the Heart, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ed Jones During my 60-plus years on this wondrous and wacky planet, I’ve been called a lot of different names. There have been the lovely, self-esteem-building middle school names: “Dumbo Ears.” “Pinocchio Nose.” “Ferret Face.” There’ve also been some...
Jun 16, 2018 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd Win a book of your choice by commenting on today’ s blog! Father’s Day is a special day designed to recognize and honor the fathers in our lives, and to celebrate them as role models, teachers and guides. As a tribute to fathers, the...
May 26, 2015 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads
By Kelly Hines When my father was dying, my mother left us alone for a few hours with clear instructions, “Say everything you need to say.” After she had closed the door, I turned to my dad and said, “Can we not do this and say that we did?” He laughed and turned on...
Aug 23, 2013 | -, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By James Raper Before reading, check out this video first. First, it’s just funny. Second, it just might be relevant to the rest of this post. For my day job I’m a therapist at a university. That means that much of my time is spent working with college students who...
Aug 16, 2013 | -, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Busta Brown I’ve noticed recently that my son’s conversations have been very limited to sports, entertainment, and material things. Cameron and Corey are awesome sons and I wouldn’t trade them for anything. I love them dudes, but like a lot of...
Aug 9, 2013 | -, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition
By Eric Welder Struggling with getting your kids to eat vegetables? Can’t seem to get your baby to try any of the green baby food without making an “ick” face? Have a tween who thinks ketchup is a vegetable? I’m here to help, and I’ve got...
Aug 2, 2013 | -, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Bryan Timmons You read that title right, our house is run by a tiny terrorist and a toddling dictator. And oddly enough, I kind of love it. Avett (22 months) is a great kid and a wonderful big brother. Stone (6 weeks) is quickly adjusting to a somewhat structured...
Jul 26, 2013 | -, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Teddy Burriss I bought my first wedding dress in 1978. It is the most beautiful wedding dress I have ever seen. It was far more beautiful because my bride was wearing it during my first wedding. I still have this dress in my closet and periodically I open the case...
Jul 12, 2013 | -, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By James Raper Full disclosure: This is my first ever blog post. I mean I put myself out there on Facebook and everything, but this feels like a whole other animal. Be gentle. I’ve been thinking of a few different “dad” related things to write about ever since my...
Jul 12, 2013 | -, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Jon Lowder The role of dads in modern America has shifted dramatically over the last couple of generations. When my parents were married in the early 60s the expectations for most couples were pretty simple: they’d get married not long after getting out of school ,...
Jul 5, 2013 | Education, Humor, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By Scott Rigdon I find that, as a 40-something Gamer, parents’ eyes quickly glaze over when I start talking about my gaming prowess, or for that matter, the gaming accomplishments of my children. I’m here to tell you that if you choose your games wisely, they could...
Jun 14, 2013 | -, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
Happy early Father’s Day! It’s a perfect weekend to introduce a new blog series on TMoM. This summer we are searching for a different perspective on parenting and we are hoping to get that perspective from local dads! Every Friday this summer we will...
Jun 17, 2012 | Just for Dads, Moms & Dads
By Scott Rigdon, father and author of the blog ThreeFiveZero Remember maps? Waaaaaay back in the 1900’s, when you were a kid? (That’s what my kids say- as if anything before 2000 was prehistoric!) Oh I loved maps! I still have a box of them, my ‘favorites’ from places...
Jun 8, 2012 | Hiking & Camping, Just for Dads, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Andrew Plyler, Director of Adventure Guides for YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Father’s Day is just around the corner and you’re probably starting to think about gifts you can give Dad to show how much he means to you and the kids. In YMCA Adventure...
Jun 19, 2011 | Just for Dads, Moms & Dads
Happy Father’s Day! We hope you all enjoy a wonderful day with the dads you love. If you haven’t already, be sure to register to win a $50 gift card from Ace Hardware to present to your favorite dad! This giveaway ends tonight, so be sure to register...
Mar 31, 2024 | Babies, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Featured Directories, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders This directory is sponsored by Winston-Salem Pediatrics. Winston-Salem Pediatrics is a privately-owned pediatric office in Winston-Salem. They truly live up to their motto of, “Treating Your Child as One of Our Own.” To them, you and...
Mar 3, 2024 | Featured Events
The 2024 season is set to be the most memorable in Winston-Salem Dash history at Truist Stadium, including 28 fireworks shows – more than the Dash have ever had in one season. The Dash are also rolling out over 30 theme nights, countless daily promotions, and 10...
Jan 28, 2024 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Education, Family Time, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders When the weather is bad, you may find yourself stuck indoors with rambunctious toddlers and preschoolers. Whether you are an at-home mom looking for some entertainment during the week, or a mom who works outside the home and needs...
Jan 15, 2024 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Burlington, By Location, From the Heart, Greensboro, Health, High Point, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Winston-Salem
By Sarah Fedele/American Heart Association Heart disease has been a part of Stephanie Bowden’s life for as long as she can remember and now, she is sharing her heart story to help other moms, sisters, and daughters. Her grandfather Harden Stevens and her mother...
Dec 31, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Info about Our Website, Kernersville, Local Resources, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders We’ve reached the last day of 2023 which of course means we are reflecting on all the wonderful content we have shared this year. Thank you so much to our team, advertisers, and guest bloggers for providing blogs on so many...
Nov 8, 2023 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Family Time, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Although some organizations may have changed their volunteer opportunities since the pandemic, there are still plenty of ways to get involved in the community and give your time and support to those who need it. Over the past couple...
Nov 2, 2023 | Adults, Babies, From the Doctor, Health, Kernersville, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Page Leggett, Novant Health contributing writer When Natalie Rochester, MD, talks to her patients who have newborns in the NICU, she does it with genuine empathy. Her oldest daughter – Caroline, now 12 – landed in the NICU when she was born six weeks...
Aug 21, 2023 | Family Time, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Did you know there is a grandparent’s day? It is always the first Sunday after Labor Day, which this year falls on September 10. Grandparents play such a special role in our children’s lives so it’s important to celebrate them! This...
Jul 23, 2023 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Rachel Haggerty, author of the blog Redemption Red: The Haggerty Life As our daughters have gotten older, I’ve found myself in more conversations about jealousy than I can even count. Being only two years apart, they share a lot of friends. Often...
