Aug 13, 2021 | Babies, By Stage, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Catherine Cottingham Registering for your baby can be so overwhelming especially if this is your first! I remember looking at all the recommendations and other friends’ registries and feeling completely inadequate. I added so many items at first and...
May 10, 2019 | Babies, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Shopping
By Jen Mearns When you register for your first baby, the shear volume of items available for one single, tiny baby is outrageous. How do you separate the wheat from the chaff? How do you know which items are necessary and which will be used once—if that—and put in a...
Jan 10, 2017 | Hot Topics, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Rachel Hoeing I ran into a friend of mine the other day who recently announced she is pregnant. Knowing I ran a website for moms, she asked me what the “must haves” were for her registry. Two years ago, I compiled this blog on our website with the...
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,...
Feb 19, 2023 | Babies, Baby Directories, Featured Directories, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
Updated by TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders This directory is sponsored by The Basics Guilford. The Basics are five science-based parenting and caregiving practices that can be used in everyday life to benefit young children in Guilford County. 80% of the brain develops...
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...
Oct 22, 2020 | Bereavement, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Safety
By Guest Blogger Hayluri (Luly) Beckles My son, Joshua Franklin Palomares-Beckles, was born on March 24, 1999. He was a caring and vibrant little boy who loved trains, drawing and math. Joshua also enjoyed playing soccer and riding his bike in our backyard. He was...
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...
Sep 7, 2019 | Babies, By Stage, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Carrie Bertrand I recently stood by and watched my fiercely independent firstborn walk into her first day of her kindergarten year. I feel so fortunate to have found Triad Tot Toters nearly six years ago when she and I were starting this journey...
Sep 1, 2019 | Local Events, Local Resources
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight… ~ “Journey to Brave: A Fundraiser, Auction & Benefit” sponsored by Kellin Foundation ~ Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors ~ September Kids’ Morning Out Event ~ Target’s...
Dec 15, 2017 | Babies, By Stage, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Julie Fritz I was 4 months pregnant with my first child when I stood in the aisles of Babies-R-Us crying my eyes out. I was supposed to be enjoying a fun afternoon with my husband registering for our baby shower. Instead, I got so overwhelmed with...
Apr 22, 2017 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Elizabeth Smith Before I had a baby I heard that diaper rash was the result of letting a child sit in a wet diaper for too long. Therefore, I assumed that children with diaper rash belonged only to irresponsible parents or negligent day cares. WOW,...
Mar 27, 2017 | Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Katie Moosbrugger and Pregnant in the Piedmont organizers If you – or someone you know – is expecting a baby (whether it be a first, third or tenth), you’ll want to know about Pregnant in the Piedmont! Triad Moms on Main is thrilled to be a...
Feb 17, 2017 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Becky Hale CD(DONA), Co-Owner, Piedmont Doulas Maybe you’ve heard of a birth or postpartum doula, but aren’t quite sure what it is that they do,or how they can benefit you. Or, maybe you’ve never heard the word doula and have no idea what it means!...
May 22, 2015 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Rachel Hoeing When is the right time to put your child through pacifier detox? And how do you do it? As we all know, every child is different. Some children never take a pacifier. It could be because they were never offered one by Mom & Dad or because they...
May 17, 2013 | -, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
When you were a new or expecting parent, did you ever say, “I will never do blah, blah, blah” …and now look back on that comment and laugh? Are you like, “Yea, that was brilliant. What was I thinking?” Or did you actually have some smart...
Apr 9, 2013 | -, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Safety
What would you do if a known sex offender moved into your neighborhood? That happened recently to someone I know here in the Triad. She and her family moved across town a few years ago into a neighborhood they’ve always aspired to be a part of – one filled with lots...
Jan 17, 2011 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By Sarah Scott, author of The Great Scotts blog My husband Mike and I have officially been parents to our son David for over five months now and although we don’t believe ourselves to be “experts” in the field just yet (HA!), there are some products...
Oct 11, 2010 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
When your first friend finds out she’s pregnant, it creates a snowball effect. Before you know it, everyone is having babies, which also means everyone is having baby showers! Whether you are attending a shower for a first-time mom, a veteran mom, or a mom of an...
