Sep 15, 2019 | Birthday Parties, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Diane Olsen The French phrase “respondez, s’il vous plait” means, quite simply, “respond, please” (or as the French say, “respond if you will”). Believe it or not I learned this at the tender age of 6. My mother was a stickler for etiquette and I was...
Sep 14, 2019 | Babies, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Jen Mearns It used to be that the thought of camping with babies sent shivers down my spine. I couldn’t fathom an instance when I would be OK with bringing an infant along to sleep outside, no crib, no actual containment methods, aside from the...
Sep 13, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
Sponsored by Aeroflow Breastpumps Expectant moms often underestimate the soreness and swelling that accompanies pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Luckily, this discomfort can be managed with the help of maternity compression items that are available through...
Sep 12, 2019 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Claire Wait My husband John and I, along with three of our four kids (a 6th grader, 4th grader, and Kindergartner), are new to Redeemer School this year. Transitions have never been easy for me, despite years of practice, and I have to admit that this...
Sep 11, 2019 | By Stage, Family Time, Featured Directories, Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Katie Moosbrugger Whether you make your pumpkin patch visit a big family outing or a quick trip close to your home, consult our list first! Most of these patches will not begin selling pumpkins until early October (although some do start the end of September), so...
Sep 10, 2019 | Babies, Featured Events, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
— Triad Birth and Baby Expo Saturday, October 12 10 am to 2 pm Village Family Chiropractic, 717 Graves Street, Kernersville Website: labellabirthandbaby.com The Triad Birth & Baby Expo is the Premier Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting Expo of the Triad. This...
Sep 10, 2019 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Rachel Haggerty, author of the blog Redemption Red: The Haggerty Life Growing up the oldest of six children, there wasn’t any room for selfishness or entitlement. Any trace of that, junk was nipped in the bud pretty quickly in those close...
Sep 9, 2019 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Amy E. Hughes As parents we want our kids to be the best versions of themselves. We push them to succeed in school, sports, the arts, or whatever their interest may be. Sometimes in the daily rush of life, we forget, it’s also our job to help them to...
Sep 4, 2019 | Featured Events, Greensboro, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits
Pippin Presented by UNCG’s School of Theatre All Shows at Taylor Theatre, 406 Tate Street, Greensboro Opening Night: Friday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 pm Other Performances: Sat, Sept. 28 at 7:30 pm; Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 pm; Oct. 2 – 4 at 7:30 pm; Oct. 5 at 1 pm...
Sep 4, 2019 | Elementary Age Directories, Family Time, Featured Directories, Featured Events, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Michelle Barson Few fall seasons can compare to ours in the beautiful state of North Carolina. Our state offers beautiful, brightly colored changing leaves with cooler but warm weather all under the clear Carolina blue sky. This is also one of the the...
Sep 1, 2019 | Local Resources, Weekly Giveaways
— Watch this page for our next giveaway announcement! You can also stay in the loop with giveaway announcements as a TMoM newsletter subscriber. Click HERE to sign up. Or as a TMoM Facebook fan. Click HERE to “like” our...
Aug 30, 2019 | Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Homeschooling, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Christina Holder It’s that time of the year again, back to school. We made it through the anxiety-inducing trip to Walmart for school supplies, the dreaded over-crowded open house night, and the two weeks before school started where we “practiced”...
Aug 28, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Featured Directories, Food & Nutrition, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
Updated by Katie Moosbrugger Apple picking is always a fun adventure for families, and a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors. Below is a list of pick-your-own apple farms and orchards within the Triad, or within a 3 hour drive if you are looking for a day trip...
Aug 27, 2019 | Education, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelly Hines Four days before my oldest child went to college, I bought 14 boxes of tampons and then sat and cried in the grocery store parking lot. Did I cry because I’d just spent a small fortune on feminine hygiene products? Did I cry because I was...
Aug 26, 2019 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Neely Turlington If you’re like me, the start of a new school year can bring on a range of emotions. There can be excitement for the possibilities ahead, worry about the challenges and confusion about how to get the year started on the right...
Aug 23, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Health, Local Resources, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
— Win a free round to an 8-week online Fitness and Nutrition Bootcamp with Marybeth Barrett, Certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss Coach. A $199 value. One winner will be announced for the round starting September 30, 2019. Register through the link below… One winner...
Aug 20, 2019 | Consignment Sales, High Point, Local Events, Local Resources, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
— Sale dates: September 11-14th Wednesday 9/11 5-9pm * Volunteer and Consignor Presale Thursday 9/12 5-9pm * Open to Public|Free Admission Friday 9/13 9am-8pm * 1hr FREE childcare for shoppers Saturday 9/14 8am-12pm * Most items half price Location: Covenant...
Aug 20, 2019 | Featured Events, Local Events, Local Resources, Winston-Salem
— The Dixie Classic Fair October 4 – 13th Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Click HERE for Tickets and General Info The Dixie Classic Fair celebrating its 137th year at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds from October 4th-13th. Advance Discounted Tickets (save up to 40%) are...
Aug 20, 2019 | Local Events, Local Resources, Winston-Salem
— North Carolina’s Big Pour September 14, 2019 9 am – 6 pm Tanglewood Park, Clemmons bigpournc.com Join us on September 14th for NC’s BIG POUR. This first annual event is a unique Southeastern annual craft beverage festival located at...
Aug 20, 2019 | By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, From the Heart, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Andrea Ropko When it was time to consider whether or not to send my oldest child to preschool I had what I would consider a mild case of Holy Moly, his entire emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual development and self-confidence hinges on...
Aug 18, 2019 | Consignment Sales, Greensboro, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight… ~ Back to School with Bibs and Kids ~ Fall 2019 Consignment Sales ~ Getting Back to School ~ Activities and Resources for Babies...
Aug 17, 2019 | Babies, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By The Early Check Team What’s Early Check? Early Check is a research study that offers health tests for all babies born in North Carolina. The testing is free, no travel is required, and nothing is needed from your baby. All that moms need to do is visit...
Aug 16, 2019 | Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Winston-Salem
— Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors Free Saturday Festival Saturday, September 7 Downtown Winston-Salem Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors will feature a Space Themed Kids Area at its Free Saturday Festival on September 7th in downtown Winston-Salem....
Aug 16, 2019 | Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Elementary, Middle School
Updated by Laura Simon It is not too late to think about before and after school care for your kids! Thankfully the Triad has an abundance of amazing programs from which to choose. Below are programs listed by city in the Triad. Next to each listing name we included...
Aug 13, 2019 | Day Trips, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger If you’re looking for a quick day trip out of town to try something new and unique, a visit to Downtown Mocksville (just 30 minutes west of Winston-Salem) might be just what your family needs! I stumbled upon this little gem last year when our...
Aug 12, 2019 | Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Gray Moulton, LMFT, PLLC My clients come to me often sharing that their spouses are driving them insane. It never fails. A couple will come to me and tell me about the things that attracted them to one another and inevitably, one will share stories...
Aug 9, 2019 | Burlington, Local Events, Local Resources
PowerKidz Back to School Pool Party August 24 3 – 5 pm Maynard Aquatics Center, 1402 Overbrook Rd, Burlington, North Carolina 27215 Kids, bring your towels, sunscreen and friends and join us for some fun at the pool before school starts at Maynard Aquatic Center...
Aug 9, 2019 | Local Events, Local Resources
— Community Back-to-School Bash August 24 6-9 pm Rural Hall Christian Church 280 Bethania Rural Hall Rd, Rural Hall, North Carolina 27045 The Rural Hall Christian Church will host a Back-to-School Bash on August 24 from 6:00-8:00 PM. There will be bounce houses...
Aug 9, 2019 | Greensboro, Local Events, Local Resources
— End of the Summer Ice Cream Social Saturday, August 31 2-3 pm Kathleen Clay Library 1420 Price Park Drive, Greensboro Celebrate the end of summer and summer reading with ice cream and literary bingo. Visit library web site HERE....
Aug 9, 2019 | Education, Local Events, Local Resources, Preschool, Winston-Salem
— Pre-K Parade Saturday, August 24 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Bailey Park, 445 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem The Pre-K Priority in partnership with the Family Services Wake Up Walk and 5K presents the first annual PRE-K PARADE — a downtown parade of amazing...
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