Toddlers & Preschool

Winter 2023-2024 Piedmont Triad Children’s Museum Round-Up

Winter 2023-2024 Piedmont Triad Children’s Museum Round-Up

By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Updated by Sarah Marchwiany Cold weather has slowly been creeping in so outdoor play isn’t always a favorite choice. But, what do you do with the kids to keep them entertained while indoors? Visiting one – or more –...
If The Very Hungry Caterpillar Hosted a Birthday Party…

If The Very Hungry Caterpillar Hosted a Birthday Party…

By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders  The Very Hungry Caterpillar was always one of my favorite kid’s books and still is to this day. My middle daughter also loves it, and the many spin off books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Fall. For her first...
Where to See Santa in the Triad | Santa Photos 2023

Where to See Santa in the Triad | Santa Photos 2023

Updated By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers This directory is sponsored by Kersey Valley Christmas. Visit Kersey Valley Christmas in Archdale, NC for a night of Lights, Santa, and Action! Kersey Valley Christmas is home to Santa’s Workshop, where kids of all ages...
Gateway Nature Preserve is a Fun Family Park to Explore

Gateway Nature Preserve is a Fun Family Park to Explore

By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Fall has set and we’ve entered the confusing weather days. Some days are extremely cold and others hover in the middle where the mornings are freezing and the afternoons are rather pleasant. In my household, this means...
Turning ‘No’ into ‘Go: Brain-Based Strategies for Overcoming School Work Resistance

Turning ‘No’ into ‘Go: Brain-Based Strategies for Overcoming School Work Resistance

By Guest Blogger Dr. Aleksandra Vujnovic Children often face challenges when their daily routines change, leading to increased uncertainty, anxiety, and physical complaints. It’s important for parents to recognize and address these stressors, using a brain-based...
My Buddy & Me Classes in the Triad

My Buddy & Me Classes in the Triad

Buddy and Me Classes Directory is sponsored by Gate City Musikgarten. Give your child a lifetime of music! Musikgarten is a research-based early childhood music curriculum that nurtures a child’s capacity for abstract thinking, empathy, language, math, and science....
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...
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...
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...
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...