Dec 14, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Anna Keller I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the all things I enjoy and how many of them just don’t fit into my life at the moment. At first, I gave myself a hard time about that, challenging myself to find time to squeeze everything in, but after a while I...
Dec 13, 2019 | By Stage, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Dennette Bailey I recently had the opportunity to give a tour to a family looking for a preschool for their child and when I greeted them at the door the 3-year old boy said, “look I got this rock for you.” I was elated and amazed (I happen to be a rock collector...
Dec 12, 2019 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! December is known as the most wonderful time of year, yet, we are often pulled into the hustle and bustle with long “to do” lists, stressful preparations and just too many things going...
Dec 11, 2019 | Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, Health
By Guest Blogger Brandi Blaylock Every smile has a story. Stories of happiness, joy, peace, and understanding. This story is no exception. While lying on the examination table with the chilly and sticky conducting jelly on my belly at my 20 week ultrasound, I had one...
Dec 7, 2019 | By Stage, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger By Marci Kawar Does your teenager need a job, but isn’t sure where to start? Does even the thought of looking for a job feel overwhelming and intimidating to them? Yes, it’s tough these days. With so many academic and social pressures, the idea of...
Dec 6, 2019 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Shannon Overby As a teacher of high school students, I see students who are constantly stressed about being admitted to college. High school now a days can be extremely difficult. Student stress appears mostly junior and senior year of high school,...
Dec 5, 2019 | Education, Greensboro, Holidays, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies The holidays are typically known for gift-giving, but what about the season of giving back? Giving to others is a natural next step to gratitude and helps your child understand the importance of contributing to the community. So,...
Dec 1, 2019 | Adults, By Stage, Info about Our Website, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Weekly Giveaways
Who wants a $50 Amazon gift card just in time for the holidays? We will choose one random winner on December 20th to receive this prize! It’s easy to enter! Follow us on Instagram here: instagram.com/triadmomsonmain Look for this image and tag five...
Nov 29, 2019 | Babies, By Location, By Stage, Greensboro, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Jessie Ballard Parenting multiples is different, there’s no doubt about it. Parents of multiples can’t always take well meaning advice from singleton parents, and multiples can be overwhelming for even the most seasoned parent....
Nov 27, 2019 | Babies, By Stage, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Rachel Hoeing My children are currently 14 and 16. It’s been a long, long time since we had babies in our home. But my sister has a one-year-old and an almost three-year-old. (It makes me tired just telling you that.) Being the dutiful older sister, I have watched...
Nov 26, 2019 | Adults, By Stage, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger JamillahNeeairah Nasir “Mama J” When I was a young girl, I spent countless Saturdays pouring over back issues of National Geographic and imagining myself dancing through the streets of the Congo, backpacking along the Chinese wall, or as part of the...
Nov 23, 2019 | Bereavement, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Felicity Lewis There will inevitably come a time when you, as an adult need to attend a funeral. As hard as funerals can be for us as adults, we are occasionally faced with a difficult decision—do I bring my child to the funeral of a deceased loved one. There’s...
Nov 22, 2019 | Babies, Baby Directories, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
Updated by Laura Simon This directory is sponsored by Polliwogs Children’s Boutique, Greensboro’s favorite choice for baby through teen clothing, gifts and accessories since 2005. Being a new mom is never easy, and we all know how daunting it can be to learn the...
Nov 22, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Featured Events, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
Festive Family Friday Friday, December 13 4:30-8:30 pm Kaleideum North (400 W Hanes Mill Road) Get tickets HERE. Festive Family Friday, sponsored by Spangler, Rohlfing & Lambert Pediatric Dentistry and Publix Supermarket Charities, is a music- and...
Nov 22, 2019 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Location, By Stage, Education, Featured Events, Greensboro, Local Events, Local Resources, Toddlers & Preschool
Celebrate the Holidays at Wonderland Bookshop! 409 State Street Greensboro, NC 27405 336-840-7898 wonderlandbookshopnc.com – Monday, 12/2 at 6:30pm & 7:30pm Magical Mondays at Greensboro Science ($). Visit GSC website for details. – Saturday,...
Nov 22, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Featured Events, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
Santa Visits the Mast Store in downtown Winston-Salem December 1, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, and 15 516 North Trade Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Visit the event page HERE! Moms have such a busy schedule – soccer games, dentist appointments, chorus concerts … it seems...
Nov 16, 2019 | By Stage, Food & Nutrition, Groceries & Couponing, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Janet Howard, M.S.W., Program Director, Bringing Out the Best Our Healthy Relationships Initiative (HRI) team is excited to partner with Triad Moms on Main on this blog series. In this series, we offer general guidance to relationship or family questions submitted...
Nov 15, 2019 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! November marks the beginning of a season when gratitude is top-of-mind. Studies show that practices of gratitude can significantly improve lives and even alter a brain’s makeup for the...
Nov 12, 2019 | Featured Directories, Featured Events, Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Resources, Toddlers & Preschool
By Rachel Hoeing Need pictures with Santa in Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, Kernersville, or Burlington? Or just hoping to catch a glimpse of the man in red? Our comprehensive directory has Triad Santa photo opps, holiday parades, holiday lighting events and...
Nov 10, 2019 | Adults, Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Location, By Stage, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation, Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem Youth Chorus Annual Winter Celebration Concert Calvary Moravian 600 Holly Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 December 7, 2019 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Cost: $15.00 for adults; $10 for students Website: wsyouthchorus.org Facebook:...
Nov 9, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Kernersville, Recreation, Sports, Winston-Salem
YMCA Winter Basketball Season Begins December 9th Registration Open NOW – Click HERE to Register Clemmons – Kernersville – Winston – Advance – King “Play Where it’s More than a Game” at one of seven-area family YMCA’s, conveniently located around the...
Nov 9, 2019 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Elisa D. Wallace with Forsyth Family magazine While not many enjoy doing household chores, these tasks are vital for a home to run smoothly and efficiently. Although for the most part, the adults of the house take on the larger responsibilities, there...
Nov 5, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, High Point, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Toddlers & Preschool
Denton FarmPark 4259 Handy Road Denton, NC 27239 (336) 859-2755 www.dentonfarmpark.com The Country Christmas Train is running November 29th-December 1st, December 6th-8th, 12th-15th, 19th-23rd and 26th-27th at Denton FarmPark. The park opens at 4:30, train rides begin...
Nov 5, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Wendy Bartlett I have done it. I have lost weight and kept it off for 8 months. How? I used the app called Noom. You may have seen it on Facebook or heard about it on NPR. I saw it on Facebook, and on December 31, 2018, I was on my way home from...
Nov 5, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
Mast General Store 516 N Trade Street W-S December 1, 2 – 4PM facebook.com/events/741037513078731 Cookies, Nutcrackers, and Santa … Oh My! Visit with Santa, get your photo taken with dancers from The Nutcracker, decorate cookies, sing carols, and sip hot...
Nov 4, 2019 | Adults, By Location, By Stage, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Our Favorite Finds, Shopping, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem, Women's Fashion
By Rachel Hoeing Mellie & Emilia has guided us through a year of fashion on Triad Moms on Main! Their boutique is charming, upscale, and contemporary all rolled into one. Be sure to pop into the store located close to downtown Winston-Salem to see what’s new...
Nov 2, 2019 | By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Holidays, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Toddlers & Preschool
“Believe” North Carolina Zoo December 14th, 15th, and 20th, 21st Event activities are from 12-4PM nczoo.org/experiences/events Come celebrate the magic of the season with all your favorite animals at the North Carolina Zoo’s annual Believe event....
Nov 2, 2019 | Babies, By Stage, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Olivia Shaw It started during pregnancy. Well-meaning people (usually strangers) asked the typical questions: Do you know the gender? When are you due? Were you trying to get pregnant? (I can’t believe anyone feels comfortable asking that one!)...
Nov 1, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Preschool, Private Schools, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Gillian Goodman, M.Ed., M.B.A., Greensboro Day School Lower School Director Don’t you wish it came with an instruction manual? What works for one child doesn’t always work for another, and the rules are constantly changing! The research, however, is...
Oct 30, 2019 | By Stage, Health, Parenting & Family, Safety, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Marybeth Barrett Do you want some not so fun facts? Car crashes end more teen lives than cancer, homicide and suicide Council EVERY single day, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Yup. That caught my attention, too. Car crashes are the...
