Toddlers & Preschool

Halloween Treats: Looking for healthier, allergy-friendly, or more sustainable options?

Halloween Treats: Looking for healthier, allergy-friendly, or more sustainable options?

By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Trick-or-treat time usually means doling out types of candy we’re all familiar with: Sour Patch Kids, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers Bars, and so many other favorites. And there’s a LOT of it purchased in October. (Americans buy...
Naked and Afraid: Parenting Edition

Naked and Afraid: Parenting Edition

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...
Memorable Classes & Events Abound This Friday

Memorable Classes & Events Abound This Friday

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...
Triad Library Storytimes

Triad Library Storytimes

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...
Ellen’s Book Nook — Friendship Stories

Ellen’s Book Nook — Friendship Stories

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...
Summer to Fall Fun & Resources in Today’s Friday Find

Summer to Fall Fun & Resources in Today’s Friday Find

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...
Grand Opening! Elizabeth Hepler Speech Therapy is Now Open! 

Grand Opening! Elizabeth Hepler Speech Therapy is Now Open! 

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...
Summer Fun Ideas for All Ages

Summer Fun Ideas for All Ages

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...

The Nest Schools are Enrolling and Look What TMoM has on Summer!

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...
Year-Round Child Care in the Triad

Year-Round Child Care in the Triad

By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers Fun and friends await little ones at Bizi Kidz! For over 18 years, this safe and reliable hourly drop-in childcare facility has been the ultimate on-call resource for parents in the Triad, offering a fun-filled playdate for kids and...
Favorite Local Watering Holes

Favorite Local Watering Holes

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...
Water Safety is a Crucial Factor for Families in Summer

Water Safety is a Crucial Factor for Families in Summer

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...