May 30, 2022 | From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Yvette Boland The 2021 high school freshmen are making their way home from their first year in college. My son, TJ, who is also a 2021 high school grad, is still waiting to hear if he will have a summer break. TJ just completed his plebe year (first...
Dec 9, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger LaToya Brown (Folllow @Momflyy on Instagram) There’s no secret how much family time is sacrificed for military families. From deployments, to missions, trainings, and weekend drills, the time commitment sometimes seems never-ending. Throughout the...
Oct 9, 2020 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey I grew up in a family especially familiar with the armed forces as several of my family members were in one branch or the other of the United States Military. As a result, I have always had a tremendous respect for military...
May 27, 2019 | From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Aprille Donaldson A few years ago, I visited Triad Park in Kernersville on a field trip with my son. While there I noticed the construction of a memorial and parade deck that was being created by the War Memorial Foundation to honor the veterans of...
Jun 1, 2018 | Greensboro, Local Events
Battlefield Tours at National Military Park Guilford Courthouse National Military Park 2332 New Garden Rd Greensboro, North Carolina 27410 www.facebook.com/events/225186841366650/ Relive the battle by walking across the field with veteran park guide Scott Culclasure...
Mar 23, 2024 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
Easter egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, Easter events, and more! We are thrilled to share the many ways to celebrate the holiday and enjoy time with family all over the Triad. Below is an updated list of Easter events happening throughout Burlington,...
Mar 20, 2024 | -
There are many parks, gardens, and flower farms in the triad with beautiful spring blooms. Whether you’re in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, or High Point, there are many options near you to take spring family photos, have a fun you pick flowers activity, or just...
Dec 4, 2023 | Entertaining, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Info about Our Website, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey The holidays offer many of us what is hard to come by any other time of the year – extra time. As a result, this time of the year is when we most likely get the time to do something or go somewhere new. However, trying to...
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...
Aug 2, 2023 | Education, Featured Directories, Helpful Lists & Directories, High School & Beyond, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
Updated by TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany This private school directory is sponsored by Calvary Day School. Calvary Day School has a passion and a commitment to provide an encouraging, safe, and engaging school community. Students, from preschool through high...
May 3, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders What can you find on this Summer Bucket List Directory? Waterparks, outdoor adventures, arts, animals, day trips, and more! Babies, teens, and everyone in between – we’ve got ideas to keep your family entertained all summer long in...
Feb 15, 2023 | Greensboro, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper One of the many wonderful things about raising a family in the Triad is all the parks available to us! We recently updated our list with new park and playground suggestions from readers. Plus, we also added in pics and notes about...
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By TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany This private school directory is sponsored by Calvary Day School. Calvary Day School has a passion and a commitment to provide an encouraging, safe, and engaging school community. Students, from preschool through high school, are...
Jan 14, 2023 | Babies, By Stage, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Blogger Britney Dent They say every child is different; that uniqueness starts in the womb! Every pregnancy is different too It was 2008 and I was on a road trip with my husband’s family to see his younger brother graduate from military training. The trip...
Dec 1, 2022 | Adults, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Hot Topics, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey America is a rich and glorious country composed of diverse people, who have in the past and now continue, to contribute to its success. America is abounding in resources, but its major resource is her people, and her continued...
Jul 27, 2022 | Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM team member Katie Moosbrugger If you’re looking to sneak in one more trip before the end of the summer, a weekend in St. Augustine is the perfect get away. Not only is it a beautiful Florida beach destination, but it’s also an easy drive (just under 6.5...
Jun 30, 2022 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM team member Katie Moosbrugger Whether you’re looking to head to the beach this summer or later this year, we have a great list of recommended family beaches all along the East coast, thanks to TMoM members, readers and fans. We hope these tips &...
May 23, 2022 | By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren My husband asked me what I would like to do for Mother’s Day. I popped up and immediately said, “Tweetsie Railroad!” My husband gave me the side-eye I have become accustomed to when he questions my sanity. “Seriously,” I said, “we have...
May 10, 2022 | Education, Elementary, Family Time, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt Our nine-year-old son has developed a strong interest in American History over the last several years. Therefore, we decided to tour Gettysburg, PA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA over our Spring Break this year. Experiencing American...
Jan 6, 2022 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Captain Joel Barba, U.S. Army Soldiers are just people; same as you. We laugh and cry. We watch sports and play video games. Soldiers raise families and love our children. We shared dreams and aspirations when we were school-age children, and...
Nov 5, 2021 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Location, Greensboro, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Recreation
Win 4 Tickets to Greensboro Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”! To enter, click the survey link at the bottom of this page. One lucky winner will be announced on December 5! Greensboro Ballet’s sparkling production of The Nutcracker will once again...
May 31, 2021 | Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kristen Bagwell Rarely do we hear the words “Memorial Day” without being followed by the words, “sale” or “cookout.” Although I am happy to partake in either of those events, I am hoping I can teach my kids that...
Dec 15, 2020 | Education, High School & Beyond, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Working Parents
By Guest Blogger Captain Joel Barba, U.S. Army Soldiers are just people; same as you. We laugh and cry. We watch sports and play video games. We raise families and love our children. We shared dreams and aspirations when we were school-age children, and somewhere...
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...
Sep 11, 2020 | Family Time, Holidays, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Single Parenting
By Guest Blogger Meka Harrell, author of the blog Hanging with the Harrells On this day, I can’t help but think about my husband. Currently we are halfway through his deployment. He left the states with 3 kids and a pregnant wife, come November he will be able...
Jun 29, 2020 | Crafts & Hobbies, Entertaining, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger There’s no question the 4th of July will look different this year, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be celebrated! While most Independence Day parties, parades and fireworks shows have been cancelled, we did find a few happening...
Jan 26, 2020 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Info about Our Website, Local Events, Local Resources
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight…. ~ Mark Your Calendar for Pregnant in the Piedmont ~ Calvary Day School: Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? ~ High School Resources...
Jul 16, 2019 | Day Trips, Greensboro, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Felicity Lewis It is easy to overlook the opportunity to take a “stay-cation” and we often get set in our ways in our own communities, but when I sat down to think about a local day trip to Greensboro, it became obvious how lucky we are to have so...
Jul 9, 2019 | Adult Education, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Location, Education, Kernersville, Local Resources, Non Profits, Tutoring, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Jenny Boneno, Reynolda Manor Branch Supervisor When many of us think of the public library, we think of book checkout and maybe a story time. But, there is so much more to Forsyth County Public Library than just that! Read below to find out about so...
Jun 5, 2019 | Day Trips, Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Laura Simon When I volunteered to take a day trip to Chimney Rock State Park, I only knew that it featured a series of steps to a large rock outcropping that looks – appropriately – like the mountain’s chimney. I planned our trip for a day when I was flying solo...
