Sep 5, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Single Parenting
By Guest Blogger Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed., HRI Program Coordinator The Healthy Relationships Initiative promotes happy, healthy, and safe relationships of all kinds and provides resources for marriages in distress. But when divorce is the healthiest way forward, how...
Sep 4, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Recreation, Safety, Sports, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Eric Whittington “Growing up we heard about athletes getting injured, and when it happened to us, it was heartbreaking.” — Christina Chavez, 17-years old Brother and sister Gonzalo and Christina Chavez share more than a family connection....
Sep 3, 2020 | By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Health, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Christine Murray With all of the stressors we’re all facing today—including the COVID-19 pandemic, remote learning and working, economic stressors, and racial injustice and inequities—perhaps it’s no surprise that mental health symptoms are on the...
Sep 2, 2020 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Amanda Smolko What do you do when the world shuts down? How do you keep your kids entertained and engaged? How do you come up with new fun things to do, when everything is closed, or canceled? That was something we struggled with this year. I have a...
Sep 1, 2020 | Babies, By Location, By Stage, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, High Point, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
Wynnie’s Boutique 1210 N. Main Street High Point, NC wynniesboutique.com Wynnie’s, a shop for every season of childhood, will open on Friday, September 18 at 1210 N. Main Street in High Point. (Located in the same building as The Grassy Knoll and 83...
Sep 1, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Emily Kottak, Sophomore at UNCC Gatlinburg, Tennessee has so much to offer and is a great place to visit anytime of year. We were able to spend three nights there in August 2020. We packed each day full of activities which kept us busy, but there is...
Sep 1, 2020 | Food & Nutrition, Helpful Lists & Directories, Kids Eat Free, Restaurants, Toddlers & Preschool
Updated by Michelle Barson Search this directory to find where you and your family can dine for less when Kids Eat Free (or Almost Free) in the Triad! Kids Eat Free discounts and deals can be found in Burlington, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point. Remember...
Sep 1, 2020 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Location, By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High Point, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation, Teens & Tweens
Little Blank Canvas 3735 Admiral Dr. Suite 105 High Point NC 27265 336-887-6133 www.LittleBlankCanvas.com After running several weeks of Camps this Summer without any incidents, Little Blank Canvas Studio is starting the School Year with a comprehensive...
Aug 31, 2020 | By Stage, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Heather Miller It started off with a nice warm bath. Then we moved on to her favorite show. The lights were dimmed, the milk was poured, and the house was calm. This is how my first born was prepped for bedtime each and every night. She was then...
Aug 24, 2020 | By Stage, Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller To say this is a different school year is obviously a HUGE understatement, and I’m sure many other preschool families are finding themselves in the same position we are: opting to keep our kids at home this fall. I know this isn’t an...
Aug 21, 2020 | Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, High School & Beyond, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Amy Hughes If you have a rising high schooler, or one who is already on a high school journey, this list is for you! As you know, it’s never too early to start planning for life during and after high school – whether that means college,...
Aug 20, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Health
By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers My journey to becoming toxin free started with my armpits. Yep…my armpits! Let me explain … I knew the antiperspirant I was using contained aluminum and I knew there were countless studies linked to aluminum’s contribution...
Aug 18, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Health, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Lively conversation, good music, funny movies and great stories are all things that help lift our spirits and make us feel good. For me, great stories top the list. Especially during trying periods in life, books with stories that...
Aug 17, 2020 | By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Homeschooling, Middle School
By Guest Blogger Carrie Sockwell, author of Our Carolina Home Backpack, check. Lunch, check. School Supplies, check. First Day of School picture, check. Drop off at School……. I don’t know what that last check box will look like in your house, but the first day...
Aug 8, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Humor, Info about Our Website, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In case you’ve missed it, we wanted to be sure our readers knew that we have added another way to feel connected and find resources as a parent in the Triad! TMoM launched our new podcast series, “Triad Moms on the...
Aug 7, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Phillips Heine, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Executive Director of Women’s Health, Wake Forest Baptist Health Dr. Phillips Heine provided an overview of pregnancy and COVID-19 last April. As we continue to learn more about the...
Aug 5, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers I have always considered myself a good friend, someone who makes friends easily, one with lots of people in my circle … lots of different circles in fact, constantly connecting with others. When my first child was born there was...
Aug 4, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt For years, I have kept a written planner. I love my iPhone, but I am old school in so many ways. I still love writing checks. I still love sending letters. We have a CD player in our kitchen (albeit, a very modern-styled one), so we...
Aug 3, 2020 | By Stage, Education, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Teresa McHugh Whether it is your first child or last child going off to college, you can expect a plethora of mixed emotions to come your way. I know because I’ve been there … four times. With each departure came a wave of emotions that usually...
Jul 30, 2020 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Sports, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Ashley McNeill So what’s been more difficult? Entertaining a toddler during COVID-19, or listening to the grumblings from your teens as they complain about how bored they are? Tough call. They’ve each got their own emotional and physical...
Jul 28, 2020 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Stuart Egan, a local high school teacher Let’s state the obvious. This is not how it should have happened. A little over three weeks left in this odd “summer break” and most high schoolers will return to remote learning after finishing the last school...
Jul 28, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Shopping, Women's Fashion
Win these beautiful kimonos from Half Past Three! One for you, one for your friend!! This Contest Has Ended To enter: 1. Hop over to our Instagram page at instagram.com/triadmomsonmain. Follow us and follow @halfpastthreeclothing. 2. Look for the image below....
Jul 27, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Donna P. Dunlap, MS, LCMHC and owner of a local counseling center I remember hearing as a young woman, that there are three things best left out of polite conversation: Religion, politics and money. I thought it was strange but learned these are...
Jul 25, 2020 | Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Kris Smooke Wouldn’t it be great if you had a window into your baby’s thoughts and growing personality? Actually, you do! Babies can communicate using simple signs and gestures before they are able to talk. My first son was fascinated by visual...
Jul 24, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Dental, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Health, High Point
By Guest Blogger Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg As a mom, you’re probably already aware of how important regular dental visits are for maintaining a happy smile. But did you know that along with regular cleanings and check-ups, orthodontic evaluations can play a key role in...
Jul 23, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Ashley McNeill TMoM has covered many ideas over the past few months to help keep your kids entertained during this time of COVID. But what about mom? While many of us are juggling working from home, kids at home, and the stress of uncertainty, the...
Jul 22, 2020 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd A hobby is defined as an activity done regularly during leisure time for pleasure. People are quick to share what their hobbies are, but rarely do they devote as much time to them as they would like. In our “hurry-up” world,...
Jul 21, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Local Resources, Middle School, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Ally Ponte While it has been an undeniably hard year for our country and the world, many organizations and community leaders have been working tirelessly to combat problems caused by Covid-19 and a long history of systemic racism and social problems...
Jul 20, 2020 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Preschool, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ashley McNeill It’s a trying time right now, and we realize that many of our readers are starting to go a little bit stir crazy while keeping children entertained, keeping our own sanity, and for many – also working a full-time job at...
Jul 18, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, By Stage, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Of course, the best way to give our body the key nutrients it needs is through our diet, but vitamins and supplements can play a helpful role in filling in the gaps when our diet doesn’t quite cut it. This can be especially important...
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