Aug 19, 2023 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Elementary, Elementary Age, Family Time, Homeschooling, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd I recently overheard two elementary-age girls at my neighborhood pool discussing the upcoming school year. They had recently learned the name of their teacher and excitedly discussed the friends they hoped would be in their...
Aug 15, 2023 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Local Events, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Day Out with Thomas Sept. 22-24 & Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2023 N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC nctransportationmuseum.org/day-out-with-thomas Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy are rolling into Spencer, NC on September 22-24 and September 29–October 1. Join...
Aug 15, 2023 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It is back to school time and many households are in prep mode as children get ready to end summer and enter the classroom. While it is common to see families shopping for school supplies, taking first day of school...
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 6, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Ashley McNeill When I was younger, if I used the phrase “I’m bored,” the response I got was either “Go outside and find something to do” or “There are SO many things you can do!” A friend of mine said her response to “I’m bored” is, “only boring...
Aug 5, 2023 | Day Trips, Elementary Age, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper If you are looking for a day trip that is exciting, rewarding and educational for the whole family, then gem mining is for you! Emerald Hollow Mine, in Hiddenite, NC, is just an hour’s drive west from the Triad, and as it turns out, is a...
Jul 31, 2023 | Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Humor, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Our favorite wizard, Harry Potter, celebrates his birthday in July. In honor of his special day, my kids and I set out to make a Potter-themed snack – ideally something other than a pink cake. As it turns out, you can find a wealth of...
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...
Jul 2, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Elementary Age, From the Heart, Humor, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Melanie Vaughn We’ve all heard the saying “Kids say the darndest things”. Well, running a dance studio, I can attest that this is a true statement. It’s fun being a part of so many kids’ lives and watching them grow up. Seeing them become young...
Jul 1, 2023 | Burlington, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Middle School, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
Open Enrollment: Coast to Mountains Prep Academy Starting July 1, 2023 Virtual Classes Learn More Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy (CM Prep) is a private online school providing students with high-quality academics based on their individual needs, interests,...
Jul 1, 2023 | Adults, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Developmental Concerns, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Kernersville, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
Grand Opening of Elizabeth Hepler Speech Therapy! 8004 Linville Rd, Suite A1, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 223-4792 ehspeechtherapy.com Grand Opening! Elizabeth Hepler Speech Therapy is now open in Oak Ridge, NC. Bringing you Speech Therapy that’s Fun and...
Jun 30, 2023 | Burlington, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Local Events, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Visit Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum this Summer! TMoM’s Newly Updated 4th of July Directory Win a FREE Senior Portrait Session with Images by Marc Anthony! Enter to Win Tickets and a Gift...
Jun 24, 2023 | Adults, Arts & Enrichment Activities, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Summer is here! For parents, the beginning of summer brings multiple emotions. There is excitement for the opportunity to spend more time with the kids. It also often means anxiety if you need to fill so many days with things to do...
Jun 23, 2023 | Babies, Burlington, Camps, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Info about Our Website, Kernersville, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: It’s Time to Enroll at The Nest School! The Year-Round Child Care Directory is Updated It’s Not Too Late to Sign-up! Happy First Week of Summer...
Jun 22, 2023 | Elementary, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Lindsay Jordan ATR-P, LCMHCA, Registered Art Therapist, and Clinical Mental Health Counselor As a parent myself, I personally know how it can be both a sweet and sometimes funny memory, to recall watching your little one enjoy drawing their first...
Jun 13, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Elementary Age, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon I basically drive a taxi. I mean, its silver, not yellow. But on any given day, I’m pretty sure I traverse the whole Triad. Why? My kids are in extracurricular activities. Swimming, soccer, music, theater – you name it, they’ve...
Jun 11, 2023 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper It is no doubt that kids are spending more time indoors than any other previous generation. Yet, we are well aware of how important it is for children to playing outdoors. Granted in this day and age it is almost unthinkable to just...
Jun 7, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Featured Directories, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Hiking & Camping, Kernersville, Local Resources, Mom & Dads Directories, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers Does your family love exploring the outdoors? What better way to beat the summer heat than checking out local watering holes. We hope you enjoy this list of places to escape, which include serene flowing creek sides, splash worthy...
Jun 6, 2023 | Babies, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Sports, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Summer is almost here, and for most families, that means a lot of time in the sun and water. Whether at a pool or at the lake, water play is a great way to cool off. However, any time in the water with kids means parents must be extra...
Jun 2, 2023 | Adults, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Friday Finds, Greensboro, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum Birthday Parties __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum Birthday...
May 29, 2023 | Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley The days of summer are among us! The warm weather invites us to spend more time outdoors. During the summer months our family practices “Make It Monday”. We spend at least one hour of our day creating something new. I am forewarning...
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 26, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Burlington, By Location, Crafts & Hobbies, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Now’s the Time to Join Girl Scouts! From Our Hands to Yours Craft Fair Summer-Bration Party Coloring Contest! The Newly Updated Splash Pads Directory It’s Memorial Day Weekend...
May 23, 2023 | Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Marissa Joyce, Gwyn Services The school year is drawing to a close, and here at Gwyn Services, we think that is a pretty good reason to celebrate! We are hosting our 2nd Annual Gwyn Services SummerBration Coloring Contest! One lucky entrant will score...
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 19, 2023 | Camps, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, Info about Our Website, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Imprints Cares’ Summer Enrichment Camp Velocity 360 Summer Camps Numerous Resources for Parents! Connect With Other Parents in TMoM’s Facebook Group! Summer Discount on TMoM Ads!...
May 16, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Greensboro, Health, High Point, Kernersville, Safety, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Dr. Kevin Corrigan, Medical Director of Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care As a healthcare provider working in North Carolina, I see a lot of strained shoulders and sprained ankles this time of year. In fact, youth baseball and softball caused 1.4...
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,...