Apr 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Rainbow baby. Do you know this term? If you do, then it has likely directly impacted you and you probably have or are hoping for a rainbow baby yourself. Until October 2021, I had never really put much thought into that term or truly...
Apr 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley We all know that April showers bring May flowers. But, not to worry! There are plenty indoor activities around the Triad to keep your kids busy. We are so lucky because if you venture 20 minutes down the road, you discover a new city....
Apr 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling According to the National Institute of Health, 1 in 7 women can develop postpartum depression. In that number, two key items to keep in mind are the number of women that do not disclose due to the...
Apr 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Jessica Clifford, Marketing Manager at Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum Ah, summer. The sunshine, the day trips, and the free time. Yes, the free time. You know, that time between work and the chores and taking the children places when school is out. That time....
Apr 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Spring is a great time to travel. The weather is nice, and everyone is likely ready to get over their wintertime cabin fever. Not to mention, day trips are a great way to take a break before finals, exams, and graduations. Below are...
Mar 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Do you want to look back on gorgeous newborn, baby, or family photos for years to come and fondly reflect back on those memories? Did you have a baby and want to always remember how adorable they looked in those newborn days? If you...
Mar 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders You’ve probably heard many times from your doctor, parents, trainers, and many others that it is important to stay hydrated. That means you need to drink a lot of water! Let’s face the reality though – that can get boring! If you are...
Mar 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd An older friend once shared some advice that significantly impacted me as a parent: go ahead and play that game. She was essentially telling me to never pass up an opportunity to play with my children. She went on to say that the...
Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Jay Callahan From 2015-2019, I drove around a white Volkswagen minivan and tried to give back to the community of Greater Winston-Salem in a little way through The Man Van. Then in 2019, we sold the minivan and more importantly, our third child,...
Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. St. Patrick’s Day might have come and gone, but it’s fun to celebrate all month long. This keeps the crafting and learning going! March is a great time for this. That’s right! You don’t have limit the history of St....
Mar 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Karen L. Smith, PT, of Peace Physical Therapy LLC Before you know it, summer will be here, and the kids will be out of school. It is the perfect time for that cross-country family adventure! Or maybe you want to send your kids to camp so you can have a week of...
Mar 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Della Hinman, Summit School How many times in a day do you hear the question why? I’d wager to guess that if you are around young children, that number is high. Curiosity is one of childhood’s greatest gifts, even if the questions sometimes seem like they will...
Mar 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Jennifer Aceves, Director of Academics, Noble Academy Have you ever enlarged the font size on your device so that you could see it more easily? Listened to an audiobook? Used GPS to get to your location? How many times have you asked Alexa for help? Assistive...
Mar 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Preparing to go to college is usually a stressful time for parents and their children. It’s a time of great change, with a lot of laughs and tears. Even though your high schooler may be ready to go to college, it’s still a...
Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders When your vehicle breaks down, starts having mechanical issues, or you need an oil change or inspection, choosing the right auto shop – that you trust – often feels like a daunting task. That is why we’ve had several readers and local...
Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” – Albert Einstein I’m at an age where I keep forgetting how old I am. Quick math: I was born in August of 1985 and it’s February of 2023 so…yes, I’m currently 37....
Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. Here’s the scenario: My children love the playground, and my oldest child really enjoys anything that spins. Therefore, when her sibling spun her around on the playground equipment, she laughed with excitement. Then,...
Feb 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Science fair. If you were one of the lucky ones who completed one of these projects as a kid, I’m willing to bet your body just gave an involuntary shudder. I was one of the lucky ones in eighth, ninth, AND tenth grade (thanks, private...
Feb 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: North Carolina Theatre for Young People Brings Winnie The Pooh to the Stage Blake Shelton Concert at Greensboro Coliseum on Feb. 23! Win a Free Evaluation Visit at Triad Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Congrats...
Feb 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Andrew R Hano My summers spent as part of the senior leadership team at a sleep-away camp have made me witness to many confidence building moments in the lives of campers. A camper who spent not days, or weeks, but two and a half full summers learning...
Feb 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC Connection isn’t optional in intimate relationships. It’s a required pillar that allows the relationship to stand with firmness and longevity. Lacking a connection with your partner can leave you feeling lost, insecure, and...
Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Lauren Hayworth, COO, A Child’s World Learning Centers Parents and educators alike can have the privilege of seeing joy on a child’s face as he or she happily completes a puzzle. For infants, a shape sorter is a classic early learning tool that introduces them to...
Jan 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Feel free to debate me, but I’d argue that “While you were in a meeting…” is the most terrifying sentence opener known to mom. Whatever part two of that sentence is, it is never good. I started working from home and homeschooling...
Jan 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Sarah Fedele, American Heart Association Maybe it’s those hot red heels, your red winter gloves, those favorite red workout pants, that spicy little RED dress or your favorite red suit – either way, it’s time to dust them off for National Wear Red Day! Show Your...
Jan 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas When my daughter was a sophomore at college, she sheepishly FaceTimed me one day, in a near panic, because she felt she needed to take a break the following semester. She thought I would put up a fight, but it was the exact opposite....
Jan 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
Jan 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC Have you noticed any behavioral or mood changes in your teen during the winter months? Maybe they are in bed longer than usual or not going out as much with friends. Season Affective Disorder is a seasonal depression that...
Jan 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller This time of year, with the colder temps outside and fewer daylight hours, it can sometimes be challenging to help our kids get their energy out or keep them engaged and having fun. For those on the hunt for some fun winter indoor...
Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Bryan Wolfe, Winston Salem Christian School, Head of School If you have been to Winston Salem Christian School (WSCS), you have met our phenomenal lower school teachers. They are the engine that makes us go. WSCS knows the benefit of veteran teachers. These amazing...
Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Homeschooling high school isn’t always for the faint of heart. It requires a bit more planning and research than the elementary or even middle school. My daughter is over halfway through her sophomore year, and it’s been an...
