Jun 18, 2020 | Adults, Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Location, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Mathew Heinecke, co-owner and CEO of M1nd G6m When we think about our health and fitness, we tend to focus on exercise, diet, and sleep. Although awareness of the importance of mental fitness is growing, you still don’t see that much advertising for...
Jun 17, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders Birthdays are always a great time to look back not just over the years and memories, but over the lessons you’ve learned. One of my favorite quotes comes from the first Sex in the City movie. “Enjoy yourself… that’s what your 20s...
Jun 16, 2020 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd We are fortunate to live in a world that is made up of different people, cultures, religions and beliefs. When I was young, I remember my grandmother telling me that the beautiful tapestry of life was woven together by the wide...
Jun 13, 2020 | By Stage, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Christine Pomper “You got this!” Those simple (and admittedly overused) words of affirmation serve as my mantra whenever I feel overwhelmed. In fact my friends and coworkers have heard me speak those words enough that we laugh when they chime...
Jun 11, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Health, Safety, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Kacy A. Ramirez MD, Pediatric Infectious Disease Expert at Brenner Children’s For more information on COVID-19, please visit wakehealth.edu/Coronavirus or listen to the latest COVID-19 podcasts. Questions from parents submitted to Triad Moms on...
Jun 10, 2020 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Ashley Carson Kids of all ages love Myrtle Beach (grownups too)- and with so many amazing attractions, long stretches of beaches and family-friendly resorts, it’s easy to see why. There are plenty of things to do with kids when you go on a Myrtle...
Jun 9, 2020 | By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Recreation, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Janet Fulp As the mom of a preteen and teenagers, it is of course my job to make sure the kids are entertained this summer. At least they think so. Last summer, we spent a day at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville to enjoy open swim time in the beautiful...
Jun 8, 2020 | By Stage, Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Nancy Micca Every parent of a child with special needs will tell you that cultivating opportunities for their child to experience friendship can be one of their greatest challenges. We all want our children to be included, have positive social...
Jun 6, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey As an African American woman, I have many feelings regarding the deaths and maltreatment of so many people of color in the United States by people in authority. However, my primary thoughts tend to focus on the future. Future...
Jun 5, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Local Events, Local Resources, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Many of you have seen the inspiring story and pictures of 16-year old Winston-Salem resident, Olivia Moore, who bravely organized one of the first peaceful Black Lives Rally protests at Winston-Salem’s Bailey Park on Sunday,...
May 31, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Day Trips, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Mom & Dads Directories, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Exciting news … select wineries in our area are now open! Please be sure to visit each winery’s website below to check the open dates, hours, and social distancing rules. Enjoy! North Carolina is known for many great...
May 30, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Neely Turlington June is Acne Awareness Month, but for millions of teenagers every day is a reminder of the devastating effects acne has on their lives. In the United States alone, 85 percent of young people between the ages of 12 and 24 experience...
May 29, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member JamillahNeeairah Nasir “Mama J” We all know that letting go is a very necessary part of the parenting process, but the effect these changes have on us can be devastating to the way we see ourselves and the value we place on what we’ve done for our...
May 28, 2020 | By Stage, Day Trips, Family Time, Teens & Tweens, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Good news!! Many Zipline courses re-opened during Phase 2 this past Memorial Day Weekend! And according to some of the websites below, others are planning to reopen at some point in June. This is a great way to create some family...
May 27, 2020 | Birthday Parties, By Stage, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Resources, Shopping, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Laura Dydek My son just turned one! The saying “The days are long, but the years are short” has never felt truer. The first year of his life flew by and it gets more fun each day. His birthday fell right in the middle of COVID-19, so there was no...
May 26, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Anonymous If you haven’t spotted a meme about drinking during quarantine, you probably don’t have an internet connection. The jokes are everywhere! Funny memes about moms surviving online learning by drinking throughout the day. Videos...
May 25, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt Last fall, I binge-watched the twelve episodes of the “Mad About You” reboot. Even though I was familiar with the premise of the show, I never watched the original series, as it aired when I was a teenager. I found myself intrigued by...
May 18, 2020 | By Stage, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Rachel Haggerty with The Witty Uterus Momma with anxiety and a wild toddler, I understand. I understand what it’s like when you have go somewhere with your toddler. You break out into a sweat and immediately start to panic. I wonder what this...
May 16, 2020 | By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Christine Murray, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, Director of the Healthy Relationships Initiative Whether you have two kids or ten, it’s likely that sibling relationships are a frequent source of joy and tension in your family. As parents, some of the most...
May 15, 2020 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Stage, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
Kidstunes Music & Movement “Music Around the World” Virtual Music Classes for Preschoolers (ideal for ages 2-5) www.kidstunes.org See schedule below ~ Fun and engaging interactive classes focusing on music, instruments, dances and of course the people and...
May 15, 2020 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Exercise, Family Time, Health, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller “Thank goodness this stay-at-home time is happening in the spring.” I keep repeating that to myself, because the idea of being stuck at home alllll the time during the winter months – when it’s not only cold but also gets dark so early...
May 14, 2020 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd “So, what are you reading these days? I just finished a great book and need another suggestion. What do you recommend?” This is a common exchange between my friends and me, especially over the last few months. We live in an age...
May 13, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Anyone else running out of meal ideas lately? Triad Moms on Main to the rescue! We have an entire category on our site dedicated to recipes, which you can find here. We also just released a new podcast episode, where the “Moms...
May 12, 2020 | By Stage, Education, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, High School & Beyond, Shopping, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing The graduating class of 2020 will definitely be one to remember. Our graduating high school and college students seemed to get the short end of the stick on the usual ceremonies and accolades this year, but we have loved how the...
May 12, 2020 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Food & Nutrition, Greensboro, Groceries & Couponing, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Winston-Salem
By Rachel Hoeing Spring of 2020 hasn’t been normal by any means, which in turn has caused many businesses to suspend services this season. Luckily, many farmer’s markets are still up and running, and others are slowly starting to set up and even provide...
May 11, 2020 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, For the Home, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Carrie Sockwell, author of Our Carolina Home I am going to start this by saying I am not an expert in gardening but I love to give it a try each year. There is something about watching a small seed or plant grow into food or a gift for someone. It is...
May 8, 2020 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper, author of the blog Free Spirited Mom Do your kids ever say they are bored outside? How about directing them toward an activity that is fun and creative? Building a fairy (or bug) house is an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors while...
May 8, 2020 | Adults, By Location, By Stage, Winston-Salem
Jerry Long Family YMCA 1150 S Peace Haven Rd Clemmons, North Carolina 27012 May 20 & 27 10:00am-2:30pm Event page here Please schedule your appointment at www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: Jerry Long YMCA SAFETY FIRST Blood donation is a safe...
May 8, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
Calvary Day School 134 S. Peace Haven Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104 calvaryday.school Calvary Day School in Winston-Salem is adding a new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program to reach students where they are in their development journey. Calvary has identified the...
May 7, 2020 | Adults, By Location, By Stage, Exercise, High Point, Kernersville, Recreation, Winston-Salem
YMCA of NorthWest North Carolina Spring 2020 ymcanwnc.org/ymcavirtualworkouts Enjoy group exercise classes, taught by your very own YMCA of Northwest North Carolina instructors! Participate in the comfort of your own home, on your own schedule! Choose from Les Mills,...
