Sep 29, 2020 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Gina McCarn Phil and I were both raised in the Triad and moved to Atlanta in 2016. Currently I am living the dream in Norcross, GA married to my husband of 20 years and raising our family. We have been parents for almost 18 years. We have five...
Jul 26, 2019 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Katy Tolliver, MSW, LCSW, Post Placement Coordinator at Family Services, Inc. Family Services, Inc. has been working with adoptive and foster families for 75 years! Over the years, we have supported many families on their journey to become parents...
Aug 13, 2011 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, Birthday Parties, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Christine Murray Spreading the Joy of Birthdays to Kids in Foster Care: The New “Evan’s Wish” Program from Foster Friends of NC I admit it. I am “one of those” parents who like to go all out for my kids’ birthdays. If time and money were no object, I am sure that I...
May 16, 2020 | By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Christine Murray, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, Director of the Healthy Relationships Initiative Whether you have two kids or ten, it’s likely that sibling relationships are a frequent source of joy and tension in your family. As parents, some of the most...
Jun 28, 2019 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, Adults, By Stage, Local Resources
By Christine Murray, PhD, LPC, LMFT, Director of the Healthy Relationships Initiative Our Healthy Relationships Initiative (HRI) team is excited to partner with Triad Moms on Main on this blog series. In this series, we offer general guidance to relationship or family...
May 30, 2019 | Babies, By Location, By Stage, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Education, Greensboro, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Kim Lancaster, Franchise Owner Primrose School of Brassfield and New Irving Park The brain develops faster in the first five years of life than at any other point, and studies show that the human brain is never more receptive than during this time...
Mar 11, 2019 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, From the Heart, Local Resources, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Greta Argenta “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa When people ask me why we got into foster care/adoption I can say with total certainty that it was a calling. As a kid my favorite game to...
Aug 7, 2018 | Education, Greensboro, Preschool
By: Kim Lancaster, Franchise Owner, Primrose School of Brassfield and New Irving Park The Skills Needed for Future Career Success and How to Nurture Them in Early Childhood When parents think about the earliest skills they should be nurturing in their children,...
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...
May 2, 2023 | Education, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Teens & Tweens, Tutoring
In the realm of education, the journey to success often requires more than classroom instruction. Recognizing this need, Educational Tutorial Services (ETS) has been a beacon of support for learners for the past 28 years. Founded with a mission to provide quality...
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By TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany This directory is sponsored by Sylvan Learning. Sylvan creates confident, independent students by targeting the causes of academic frustrations. Sylvan has become the leading provider of tutoring and school support for students of...
Jun 23, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, Children's Health & Wellness, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Winston-Salem
Updated by TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders You never know when your life might take a turn that feels too difficult to navigate on your own. That’s the time to find some support. We hope this list will help you find that support quickly in your time of need....
Feb 5, 2022 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Local Resources, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Megan E. Spidell, Family Law Attorney & Foster Parent With the increasing rates of infertility and increasing number of children in foster care in the United States, many couples (and individuals) are considering adoption. Did you know that...
Feb 19, 2021 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, By Location, Greensboro, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Guest Blogger Blair Somers, Board Member of Anchor Hope Did you know there are currently over 17,000 children in the North Carolina Foster Care system alone? Once a child is pulled from their biological family there is an interim period where the Department of...
Nov 21, 2020 | Local Resources, Non Profits
By Guest Blogger Seth Houk, Guardian ad Litem District Administrator Planning to go to the county courthouse is not usually an event that excites most people. Thoughts of waiting anxiously for a case to be called, giving testimony in front of several people, fielding...
Nov 11, 2020 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, Adult Health & Wellness, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Gina McCarn I became a mother again when we welcomed two more children into our family through foster care. You can read about our journey here. We welcomed Antony home only a few days after he had been discharged from the hospital. Uninhibited, we...
Nov 8, 2017 | From the Heart, Hot Topics, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Angel Putnam You might remember from last September our Mom on the Move feature of Angel Putnam. Her short profile alluded to a tough upbringing and a childhood spent in foster care. I was intrigued by the little bit she shared and asked if she would...
Nov 7, 2015 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, From the Heart, Local Resources, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Alicia Bowles with Children’s Home Society of NC Boys Adopted on the “Happiest Day of Our Lives” “You are here. You are not going anywhere. You belong. You are a member of our family, forever. This is what we tell Adrian and Martin daily,” says Wendy...
May 5, 2014 | -, Adoption & Foster Parenting, From the Heart, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Becky Johnston The number one thing that I hear as people find out we are a Foster Family is this: “I could never do that. Don’t you get too attached? I would have such a hard time letting a child go.” I get it. TOTALLY get it. In fact, this is what kept me from...
May 1, 2014 | -, Adoption & Foster Parenting, Local Resources, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation
By Suzy Fielders As moms we worry about our children constantly. We even worry about what will happen to them after we are no longer around. While it’s a given that the last thing we want for them to be is alone aka an orphan, many are unaware of how startling the...
Jun 25, 2013 | -, Adoption & Foster Parenting, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Religion
By Tanja Ragonesi “Race, blood, lineage, and nationality don’t matter; they’re just the way that small minds keep score. All that matters about blood is that it’s warm and that it beats through a loving heart.” ~ Scott Simon, Baby, We Were Meant for...
Jan 6, 2011 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
Continuing on with profiles of moms making resolutions for life changes, today we feature Sarah Ledford. No one understands the meaning behind “It Takes a Village” better than Sarah. For nearly two years, this local mom has worked tirelessly to make the world a better...
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 7, 2024 | -, Babies, Health, Kernersville, Pregnancy & Babies
By Patrick Flanary Contributing Writer, Novant Health As 12-year-old, Jessica Thornton got her first look at the profession of nursing while watching a close friend undergo multiple surgeries. Through long hospital stays, she watched nurses in action. The experience...
Feb 25, 2024 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Winston-Salem
Many children and teens suffer from anxiety, hyperactivity, depression, and other issues. It is often difficult to get good referrals and information because parents are not always comfortable discussing the problem with others. To assist our readers, we always try to...
Feb 18, 2024 | Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Homeschooling, Local Resources
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper This directory is sponsored by River Run International Film Festival. RiverRun International Film Festival is a non-profit cultural organization whose mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the many people, cultures, and...
Feb 7, 2024 | -, Babies, Baby Directories, By Location, Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool
Updated by TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders This directory is sponsored by The Nest Schools. At The Nest Schools, each day holds a promise to our families. We create a culture of kindness, build the foundations for wellness for life, make learning fun, and continually...
Jan 9, 2024 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Health, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Greensboro Day School As caregivers, parents, and educators, we play a crucial role in shaping the emotional well-being of the young minds in our care. Understanding and actively supporting the mental health of young children is not just a responsibility, but a...
Jan 6, 2024 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, Family Time, From the Heart, Greensboro, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Winston-Salem
By the TMoM Team Let’s take a deep breath and ditch the overwhelm. New Year’s magic isn’t about superhuman feats, it’s about finding what sparks that inner fire and leaving behind the burnout. History of New Year Resolutions How New...
Dec 20, 2023 | Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, Education for Special Needs, From the Heart, Health, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips
By Guest Blogger Marilyn Beaver Embarking on the journey of parenthood is filled with joy and hope. But for some parents, it takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves caring for a medically complex child. These children face ongoing health challenges,...
