Sep 23, 2023 | Education, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey As a preschool teacher, I am blessed to teach and care for (in my opinion) the most fun aged children- the preschoolers. I have found this age group to be some of the most honest and live in the moment, group of people I have ever...
Sep 22, 2023 | Friday Finds, Greensboro, Local Resources, Photography, Private Schools, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Greensboro Day School’s Discovery Day – Sunday, October 1 Book Your Fall Photo Session with Tracy Anderson Photography Win a $100 Gift Certificate for Sarah Marchwiany Photography! TMoM is the Place to...
Sep 21, 2023 | For the Home
By Guest Blogger Marissa Joyce, Gwyn Services Are you worried about your aging furnace making it through another cold winter? Do you find yourself looking at your mounting electricity bills and wondering how high they are going to go? As a homeowner, it’s...
Sep 20, 2023 | Adults, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Single Parenting, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Like many single moms, I never intended to become one. However, sheer will and prayer cannot govern another human being’s choices, so at the age of 42, I found myself the solo parent of three kids. Also, I’m a homeschooling mom...
Sep 19, 2023 | Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley Happy Fall Y’all! It’s finally the time of year for all things Pumpkin Spice, cozy sweaters, and crisp mornings. It is also a great time to CRAFT with your littles! There are so many ideas for fall crafting but, I choose a few of my...
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,...
Sep 10, 2023 | Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Kids returning to school means families getting back into a schoolyear routine – and for many families that includes the daily packing of snacks! Speaking from experience, that task can become daunting (and exhausting) quickly, and I...
Sep 9, 2023 | Babies, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Up until I got married in May 2021, I was a single mom of one daughter. If you asked me in early 2019 what life would look like in 2023, I certainly wouldn’t have thought it’d be as part of a family of five! But now I have a...
Sep 8, 2023 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Entertaining, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, Info about Our Website, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Register Today for Classes at Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum! Don’t Miss Journey to Brave on September 21st! Check Out TMoM’s Fun & Informative Reels on Instagram! Pumpkin Season...
Sep 7, 2023 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling Teens experience stress just like kids and adults. They experience stress that hits them in all directions when it comes to the almighty SAT and preparing for college. The stress can come in the from:...
Sep 5, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Corrine Fizer of The Nest Schools In the vibrant Triad region, where education takes center stage, The Nest School stands out as a beacon of excellence in early childhood education. With a commitment to fostering social and emotional development in a...
Sep 4, 2023 | Family Time, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders When discussing this upcoming Labor Day weekend, my 16-year-old daughter said, ‘didn’t we already celebrate that?’. To which I responded that no that was Memorial Day weekend. She then said they don’t seem that different because,...
Aug 30, 2023 | Family Time, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders We are so excited to see so many September festivals planned for the 2023 season! Few seasons can compare to fall in the beautiful state of North Carolina. This is also one of the the best seasons of the year for families to find fun,...
Aug 27, 2023 | Family Time, Humor, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Amy Johnson, author of the blog AmyBabys.com Every day is an adventure when you’re raising two small children. Our oldest girl just turned two in May and her baby brother is 9 months old. She is calm and cautious; he is ruff and wild – it’s the...
Aug 26, 2023 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Raising Children, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon I’ve been attempting to write this blog about motherhood for four hours now. Why on earth would a blog take that long to write? Well, motherhood is why. Every time I open my computer, it sets a predictable course of events in motion. I...
Aug 24, 2023 | Adults, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, Recreation, Sports, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Did you know you don’t have to go all the way to Texas or mid-west to watch bull riding? This exciting sport that dates back to the 1500’s is happening right here in the Triad this September! PBR Teams and the Carolina Cowboys are...
Aug 23, 2023 | Food & Nutrition, Helpful Lists & Directories, Restaurants
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders The Triad is not at a loss for amazing dining options. This list of Favorite Triad Restaurants is compiled from favorites that are nominated each year in our TMoM Choice Awards contest. These are options that readers have suggested...
Aug 22, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Middle School, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens
By Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy Are you considering an alternative option to brick and mortar schooling for your child? Is your child facing barriers with traditional schooling? You may want to explore virtual learning solutions, with Coast to Mountains...
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...
Aug 13, 2023 | Elementary Age, Entertaining, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller My 6.5-year-old, Maggie, had been looking forward to her first “real” sleepover all summer. Back in May, we decided on a date for the event and coordinated a Friday night that worked for three of her best kindergarten friends from last...
Aug 10, 2023 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt “Readers Make Leaders!” A Local School’s Journey to Install a Book Vending Machine Angelina Etter, the Media Specialist at Cornatzer Elementary School in Davie County, takes pride in establishing a vibrant and enjoyable learning...
Aug 8, 2023 | Baby Directories, Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Are you looking for a feeding solution for your baby that keeps them healthy and protects our environment? Then, you should consider glass breast milk storage and glass bottles. Burrbaby products are the solution and superior choice!...
Aug 7, 2023 | From the Heart, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Kelly Nichols A force to be reckoned with, my momma ran the world. She always knew what to do, how to do it, and how to look good while you were doing it. Life was tough, but she was always tougher. Never a rule follower nor even a rule breaker, my...
Jul 29, 2023 | Day Trips, Family Time, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley Charlotte is a special place to me because I was born and raised there. I definitely have my favorite spots but, each time I return I find a new hidden gem. As the saying goes “Charlotte’s got a lot” so you want to have somewhat of a...
Jul 27, 2023 | Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd One summer afternoon in 1974, my mom asked me to join her on the floor where she sat in front of our large console stereo, flipping through a tall stack of vinyl albums. My mom loved music and had a wide variety of albums by...
Jul 25, 2023 | Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Single Parenting
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Time is a crazy, uncontrollable, and hard to understand concept. No matter how old I get it always seems to allude me. But time has also brought me the gift of patience and wisdom. At 23, I became a single mom. Those difficult days...
Jul 24, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Food & Nutrition, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Melanie Vaughn It’s been a few years since I feared seeing the numbers on a scale. Furthermore, it’s been a few years since I feared counting calories. As a pre-teen, I became anorexic. The thoughts and words of others greatly affected me...
Jul 16, 2023 | Babies, Just for Moms, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders I’m far from a first-time mom as I have a 16-year-old daughter; however, as you can see it had been some time since I had a baby in the hospital. That changed in June of 2022 when I had another daughter. As it had been so long it was...
Jul 14, 2023 | Education, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Preschool, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Fall Enrollment is Available Now at The Nest School! High Point Swim Club – Birthday Parties & Swim Lessons TMoM’s Newly Updated Blueberry Picking Directory Win 2 Sessions of Swim Lessons at High...
Jul 13, 2023 | Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Most children experience bullying over their 12+ years of education. Fortunately, few children deal with excessive bullying over a long period of time. Plus, schools are much better at taking these matters seriously today. While some...