Oct 7, 2023 | Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Getting rejected, whether it’s for a sports team, an academic program or in a relationship, can be one of the most challenging events your teen will ever experience. So it may be hard to believe that there is a silver lining when it...
Oct 5, 2023 | Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Do you have a picky eater? Are you constantly worried about your child getting enough nutrients and vitamins? Do you have a very active kid or teenager? If you answered yes to any – or all – of these questions, then you should...
Oct 4, 2023 | Babies, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd I developed a love of books and reading at a very young age, and hoped to pass the same love down to my children when I became a parent. I thought about how this was sparked in me and realized it was my mom who helped cultivate...
Oct 3, 2023 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling As a dad, I see ADHD every day in my daughter. My wife and I are constantly working with her to build self-confidence, knowing the challenges that come with ADHD, and teaching her tools to navigate...
Oct 2, 2023 | Babies, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Andrea Miller When I first heard about The Basics, I had a 4-year old and a rising third grader. Surely I knew all there was to know about helping my children be all they could be in life. In the early years, it can feel like an achievement just to get past the...
Oct 1, 2023 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper One of my favorite activities during October is making simple Halloween crafts with my kids. Kids love creating, especially when it is something they can do themselves with their own creative twist. A bonus for moms is being able to...
Sep 30, 2023 | Children's Health & Wellness, Exercise, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt Navigating the preteen years (ages 9-12) can be challenging for children and their parents. It is a season of many social, emotional, and physical transformations. Preteens often experience changes in their moods and energy levels, are...
Sep 28, 2023 | Moms & Dads, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By Denne LaBoy Bailey Preschool, formerly licensed as a Family Childcare Home, has recently reopened as a center in Winston-Salem. The unique private preschool is owned and operated by Dennette Bailey, M.Ed. The mission of the school is to prepare children to enter...
Sep 25, 2023 | Adults, Babies, Elementary Age, Family Time, From the Heart, Humor, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Working Parents
By Lindsay Pace A few years ago I became uncharacteristically hooked on a show called Naked and Afraid. I was reluctant to watch a show with Naked in the title, feeling fed up with the tactics of using sex/sexuality to gain viewers. For whatever reason, I gave it a...
Sep 23, 2023 | Education, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey As a preschool teacher, I am blessed to teach and care for (in my opinion) the most fun aged children- the preschoolers. I have found this age group to be some of the most honest and live in the moment, group of people I have ever...
Sep 20, 2023 | Adults, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Single Parenting, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Like many single moms, I never intended to become one. However, sheer will and prayer cannot govern another human being’s choices, so at the age of 42, I found myself the solo parent of three kids. Also, I’m a homeschooling mom...
Sep 19, 2023 | Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley Happy Fall Y’all! It’s finally the time of year for all things Pumpkin Spice, cozy sweaters, and crisp mornings. It is also a great time to CRAFT with your littles! There are so many ideas for fall crafting but, I choose a few of my...
Sep 17, 2023 | Education, Elementary Age, Homeschooling, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Homeschooling is as easy and as hard as you make it. However, when you start adding kids to your homeschool, it is tough to avoid some hard. Typically, everyone is at a different learning, interest and focus level! That said, it is...
Sep 16, 2023 | From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Being the new kid at school is tough. As a parent, you want to do all you can to help your kids make a smooth transition. There are both social and academic adjustments to consider. I remember my oldest daughter being born, sitting in...
Sep 12, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Family Time, Greensboro, Parenting & Family, Toddlers & Preschool
By Jessica Clifford Imagine. Leaves the color of burnt gold and crimson drifting calmly to the ground from wavering trees. The sun peeks through the fluffy clouds to say hello! The windy autumn day begs you to get out, get moving, and gather family and friends for a...
Sep 10, 2023 | Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Kids returning to school means families getting back into a schoolyear routine – and for many families that includes the daily packing of snacks! Speaking from experience, that task can become daunting (and exhausting) quickly, and I...
Sep 9, 2023 | Babies, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Up until I got married in May 2021, I was a single mom of one daughter. If you asked me in early 2019 what life would look like in 2023, I certainly wouldn’t have thought it’d be as part of a family of five! But now I have a...
Sep 8, 2023 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Entertaining, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, Info about Our Website, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Register Today for Classes at Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum! Don’t Miss Journey to Brave on September 21st! Check Out TMoM’s Fun & Informative Reels on Instagram! Pumpkin Season...
Sep 7, 2023 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling Teens experience stress just like kids and adults. They experience stress that hits them in all directions when it comes to the almighty SAT and preparing for college. The stress can come in the from:...
Sep 5, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Corrine Fizer of The Nest Schools In the vibrant Triad region, where education takes center stage, The Nest School stands out as a beacon of excellence in early childhood education. With a commitment to fostering social and emotional development in a...
Sep 2, 2023 | Adults, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Marriage & Couples
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt I turn 44 in September. I feel like I have reached the halfway mark in life. While that feels bittersweet, I have also started to embrace aging with a more confident mindset than I had in my younger years. I consider myself to be very...
Aug 31, 2023 | Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey It is a rite of passage for preschool aged children to embark upon the adventures of preschool. Even so, it can be a bit intimidating for both the child and parent. If you are sending your little one to preschool or maybe...
Aug 29, 2023 | Adults, Burlington, For the Home, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Winston-Salem
By Marissa Joyce of Gwyn Services As a busy mom and homeowner, my brain bombards me with questions about the upkeep of my house every day. Why does the playroom smell like feet? How do I know when my roof needs replacing? Is that a normal rattling sound or an...
Aug 28, 2023 | Adults, Consignment Sales, Crafts & Hobbies, Day Trips, Just for Moms, Restaurants, Shopping, Vacations & Weekend Trips, Women's Fashion
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent The 5 biggest cities in North Carolina are Winston-Salem, Durham, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Charlotte is #1. There is a lot to do in each of these amazing cities as a family but also as a mom who wants to have a quick getaway without...
Aug 24, 2023 | Adults, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, Recreation, Sports, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Did you know you don’t have to go all the way to Texas or mid-west to watch bull riding? This exciting sport that dates back to the 1500’s is happening right here in the Triad this September! PBR Teams and the Carolina Cowboys are...
Aug 22, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Middle School, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens
By Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy Are you considering an alternative option to brick and mortar schooling for your child? Is your child facing barriers with traditional schooling? You may want to explore virtual learning solutions, with Coast to Mountains...
Aug 20, 2023 | Burlington, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, Homeschooling, Kernersville, Local Resources, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Some of my fondest childhood memories are the trips to the library with my mom. She was an avid reader and shared that love of books with my sister and me. So when I started having children, I was thrilled to share that same memory...
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 17, 2023 | Education, High School & Beyond, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By Bryan Wolfe of Winston Salem Christian School Winston Salem Christian School has a myriad of innovative opportunities for education. WSCS offers a discovery barn for education, a MAC lab and photography studio, a collaborative training space that develops elite...
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...
