Jun 20, 2023 | Adults, Babies, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley I have dreamed of motherhood ever since I was a little girl. I rocked my baby dolls and pushed my little brother in his stroller. I became a teacher, married my college sweetheart, and couldn’t wait to start our family. I never knew...
Jun 12, 2023 | Babies, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Just for Dads
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Father’s Day is a great time to celebrate dad and make him feel special. If you have a baby, especially a year or younger, it is hard to come up with gift ideas since babies can’t really do a whole lot! My almost one-year-old...
May 27, 2023 | Adults, Babies, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper When you hear the word “chiropractic”, what comes to mind? For many the definition is simple, a place where an adult would go for treatment of their back or neck pain. While that is true, it’s too small a definition for the team at...
May 21, 2023 | Babies, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Moms & Dads, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller I’m taking a bit of a different angle with this travel-related post. Instead of tips on what to do while traveling with kids…we’re going to talk today about what NOT to do while traveling with kids. These are things I’ve learned in my...
May 20, 2023 | Babies, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders My second-born daughter, who is now 11 months old, is the happiest little baby. If you saw her you’d never guess this poor kid has had pretty much all the common baby health issues – and some not so common. I want to lead this blog to...
May 14, 2023 | Adults, Babies, By Stage, Elementary Age, From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Moms, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By the TMoM Team Members As a site built and ran by mothers, it only seems logical to ask the TMoM team about their motherhood thoughts. Each member answered two questions that highlighted their motherhood experience. It is the hope of the whole team that you enjoy,...
May 4, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms, Pregnancy & Babies, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Did you know Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has a one-of-a-kind midwifery program in the Triad? It provides a holistic approach to women’s care, with certified nurse midwives available from the first prenatal appointment to...
May 1, 2023 | Adults, Babies, Burlington, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders For most Americans Cinco de Mayo mostly means sombreros, chips and salsa, and/or margaritas. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love all those things! But like any other national day or holiday, I think its important to understand what you...
Apr 17, 2023 | Babies, Bereavement, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
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...
Mar 28, 2023 | Babies, Baby Directories, Burlington, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Photography, Raising Children, Winston-Salem
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 23, 2023 | Babies, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
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...
Feb 19, 2023 | Babies, Baby Directories, Featured Directories, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
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 by the time a child is 3 years old. The...
Feb 18, 2023 | Adults, Babies, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey The anticipation of uninhibited travel options has journeying to some of our favorite vacation and day trips more likely. With a couple of years with so many travel restrictions, our travel preparedness is rusty. If we travel with...
Jan 26, 2023 | Babies, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Elementary Age, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
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 | Babies, Burlington, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, Humor, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem, Working Parents
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 15, 2023 | Babies, By Stage, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Catherine Cottingham When I was a brand-new mom a couple years ago, I didn’t anticipate the want, or the need, to find ways to play with my newborn baby. As a result, I spent hours sorting through Pinterest, and Google to find new ways to engage my...
Jan 14, 2023 | Babies, By Stage, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
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...
Dec 15, 2022 | Adults, Babies, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Holidays, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By the TMoM Team We asked our team and readers in our Facebook group for some of their favorite holiday traditions. It was so fun reading all the fun and unique activities everyone does to celebrate the season. Below are some quotes and photos from those that agreed...
Dec 8, 2022 | Babies, Elementary Age, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller A couple of years ago, we started a new family Christmas tradition. We already had quite a few children’s Christmas books, but I wanted a total of 25 books. I researched our options, visited our local used bookstore (shout-out to...
Oct 29, 2022 | Adults, Babies, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Developmental Concerns, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Andrea Miller with The Basics Guilford Megan Fields-Olivieri is Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a mother of two young children. Dr. Fields-Olivieri has specialized training in early...
Aug 18, 2022 | Babies, By Stage, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Elementary Age, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Stephanie Keefer of PlatinumSitters The past few years have changed the parenting landscape. We are more aware than ever of our need to socialize with other adults, whether that is a spouse, a friend, or a solo adventure to do what fills our cup. But,...
Jul 28, 2022 | Babies, By Stage, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Coretta Walker Summer is the perfect time to take your child outside to burn off some energy and explore – the days are longer and there are so many things to see and do. Scientists have found that 80% of brain growth happens in the first three years...
Jul 16, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, By Stage, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Laura Dydek As a first-time mom, I prepared endlessly during my pregnancy. I read all the books, ate the “right” foods, did all the exercises. While I prepared myself for every last detail leading up to the birth, I forgot to prepare for the result...
Jun 20, 2022 | Babies, By Stage, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Safety
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller If you’re the parent of a baby, summer is the perfect time to introduce them to water in the form of a pool, ocean, or lake. It’s an exciting first for little ones, and can help set the stage for positive feelings about water they can...
Jun 9, 2022 | Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Jasmine DeJesus, Assistant Professor of Psychology at UNCG and director of the UNCG Development, Culture, and Health Lab Has your child ever rejected a food you offered them? The answer is probably yes! Picky eating is a very common childhood...
May 3, 2022 | Babies, By Location, By Stage, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Greensboro, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Lisa Mathis SUMMER! For some parents, this word invokes thoughts of tranquil beaches and alarm clock-free days. For others, it triggers the dreaded thought, “How will I keep my kids busy all summer?” Lucky for you, we’ve got some great summer fun...
May 1, 2022 | Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Megan LeFaivre Every parent wants to give their child the best start in life to prepare them for a future of happiness and success. However, many parents believe their child’s education begins on the first day of kindergarten. That is not true!...
Jan 27, 2022 | Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Maryrose Nelson As parents, you are your baby’s world. Did you know that in utero an infant starts to perceive its parents’ voices as early as fifteen weeks gestation? Your voices are some of the first sounds your child hears, and it is a...
Jan 15, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Katie Moosbrugger I clearly remember chatting with friends a few years ago when the topic of miscarriages came up. For my friends, it had been several years since our miscarriages. We had all been blessed with children since then, so it seemed a bit easier to talk...
Jan 7, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Babies, Bereavement, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Katie Allen, author of The ECE Mommy In November 2019, my husband and I experienced a tragic miscarriage of what would have been our second child. We were devastated. Not long after we decided to take time off trying and I got an IUD. I previously...
