Apr 27, 2023 | Adults, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, From the Heart, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd Books and movies have been two of my favorite things for as long as I can remember. When I was young, I remember being especially excited when one of my beloved books became a movie. Several such titles that immediately come to...
Apr 26, 2023 | Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent As the school year draws to an end, most teachers are scheduling end of year IEP meetings or “re-eval” meetings. An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is a legally binding document that lays out accommodations for students receiving...
Apr 24, 2023 | Adults, Humor, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson, author of the blog MothersRest.com Wedding season is here. If you’re one of those lucky parents on the guest list for an upcoming soiree, here’s my #1 rule: LEAVE THE KIDDOS HOME. Because small children really put a damper on party vibes....
Apr 23, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Helpful Lists & Directories, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. End of grade testing (aka EOGs). I remember first hearing that it was time for my child to engage in the EOGs. Then, I felt my stomach drop and my heart clinch. I knew that it was coming because she was entering the...
Apr 21, 2023 | Adults, Babies, Camps, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, Kernersville, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Don’t Miss the Piedmont Earth Day Fair on April 22! Brain-Building Support For Your Baby Through The Basics Guilford Krossroads Playhouse Presents a Teen Performance Summer Camp Win a Week of Summer...
Apr 20, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Heart, Hot Topics, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller When I think back on my life before kids, I’m always in awe of how much TIME I had. Time to wash, blow dry, and style my hair DAILY. (WHAT???) Time to make an involved recipe on a Tuesday evening. Time to be with friends, often last...
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...
Apr 16, 2023 | 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 dimmed, the milk poured, and the house was calm. This is how I prepped my first born for bedtime each and every night. She was then gently carried...
Apr 15, 2023 | Adults, Burlington, Education, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
PACU Youth Program By Appointment Only Virtual, In-Person, & By Phone pacu.com/appointment Overwhelmed with the thought of teaching your children about money? If yes, you’re not alone. Piedmont Advantage Credit Union’s youth program removes this feeling and makes...
Apr 15, 2023 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Dr. Ankita Patel As parents, we get into a habit of just doing things ourselves because it is more efficient and done correctly. However, if kids are given the chance to do some of these tasks, they may surprise you. Helping with chores at an early...
Apr 8, 2023 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley We all know that April showers bring May flowers. But, not to worry! There are plenty indoor activities around the Triad to keep your kids busy. We are so lucky because if you venture 20 minutes down the road, you discover a new city....
Apr 6, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling According to the National Institute of Health, 1 in 7 women can develop postpartum depression. In that number, two key items to keep in mind are the number of women that do not disclose due to the...
Apr 4, 2023 | Camps, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Jessica Clifford, Marketing Manager at Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum Ah, summer. The sunshine, the day trips, and the free time. Yes, the free time. You know, that time between work and the chores and taking the children places when school is out. That time....
Mar 30, 2023 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Alona Orofino Feeding a toddler is hard work. As a parent, you want to ensure they eat enough and eat the things that are rich in nutrients. We resort to all sorts of methods to get them to eat. For example, we use forms like bribing, threatening and...
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 27, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Greensboro, Just for Moms
By Dr. Cole Kampen, PT, DPT, PHC Your providers at Triad Pelvic Health Physical Therapy have heard (and seen) it all. In fact, helping folks understand more about sensitive topics like childbirth, sex, and leakage is why many of us got into the field. Are you ready to...
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...
Mar 20, 2023 | Camps, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Health, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Karen L. Smith, PT, of Peace Physical Therapy LLC Before you know it, summer will be here, and the kids will be out of school. It is the perfect time for that cross-country family adventure! Or maybe you want to send your kids to camp so you can have a week of...
Mar 16, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Heart, Non Profits, Winston-Salem
By Avery Thomas, American Heart Association Dust off your ball gown and tux for a night on the town for the American Heart Association’s 2023 Triad Heart Ball! This event is on Friday, April 21 at Legacy Stables and Events in Winston-Salem.The Heart Ball celebrates...
Mar 14, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Education for Special Needs, Non Profits, Winston-Salem
Guest Blogger Cameron Egan, Solutions for Independence’s Outreach Coordinator Did you know that one out of every four adults in North Carolina has a disability? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 2,198,903 adults are living with...
Mar 13, 2023 | Adults, Elementary Age, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Here’s a topic I find myself thinking about often as a parent to young children. How can I best set each of my kids up for success when it comes to having a healthy body image? This feels like a daunting task being, you know, a human in...
Mar 9, 2023 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By Della Hinman, Summit School How many times in a day do you hear the question why? I’d wager to guess that if you are around young children, that number is high. Curiosity is one of childhood’s greatest gifts, even if the questions sometimes seem like they will...
Mar 7, 2023 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens
By Jennifer Aceves, Director of Academics, Noble Academy Have you ever enlarged the font size on your device so that you could see it more easily? Listened to an audiobook? Used GPS to get to your location? How many times have you asked Alexa for help? Assistive...
Mar 6, 2023 | Burlington, Education, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Preparing to go to college is usually a stressful time for parents and their children. It’s a time of great change, with a lot of laughs and tears. Even though your high schooler may be ready to go to college, it’s still a...
Mar 5, 2023 | -, Elementary, Elementary Age, Family Time, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt The many stressors that resulted from the Covid pandemic have increased our collective awareness of the mental health of our youth. There are many children and teenagers in our nation experiencing feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and...
Mar 3, 2023 | Burlington, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Kernersville, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: The Meaning of the WS Christian Lions Exploring Elementary Students’ Needs Scholarships! Have You Seen the Choice Awards Winners?...
Mar 2, 2023 | Adults, Burlington, Greensboro, Health, High Point, Kernersville, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Marissa Joyce, Gwyn Services Taking a deep, cleansing breath is one of the most beneficial 5-second things to do for your own mental and physical health. However, the air quality you are breathing in may have more of an impact on your overall health...
Mar 1, 2023 | Child Care Facilities & Programs, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey Have you experienced, what feels like, an all of a sudden loss of quality childcare or preschool options? The entire Unites States has seen a significant drop in childcare spaces available. Sadly, North Carolina is heavily impacted...
Feb 24, 2023 | Adults, Babies, By Stage, Camps, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, From the Doctor, From the Heart, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, Info about Our Website, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Pregnancy & Babies, Private Schools, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Multidisciplinary Team Turns Mysterious Illness into a Diagnosis for Infant Preschool Stay & Play at New Garden Friends School Expecting a Baby? Don’t miss TMoM’s Newborn Resources Directory!...
Feb 23, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” – Albert Einstein I’m at an age where I keep forgetting how old I am. Quick math: I was born in August of 1985 and it’s February of 2023 so…yes, I’m currently 37....
