Apr 4, 2014 | -, Humor, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Kelly Hines, author of Southern Fried Children There are moments in your life where time stands still. When it seems you are a disembodied spirit, floating above, peering down at your corporeal self doing something incredibly stupid. From the...
Apr 3, 2014 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Recreation
By Kate Horney Despite spending hours at the gym each week, many women I coach come to me saying they just can’t seem to get any results, that their weight loss has stalled, or it is “impossible” to break through their plateaus. They want to know WHY. And the answer...
Apr 1, 2014 | -, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Kelly Gunzenhauser I have one of THOSE kids…one who hates the great outdoors. I have begged, threatened, pushed, fussed, and forced, but he would rather stay inside than go out on even the most beautiful day. Very little can entice him to stick his nose out the...
Mar 31, 2014 | -, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
I ran this post on TMoM three years ago, but it’s a topic I think about often as my kids get older. Let me know if you can relate! ~ Katie Is it a good or bad idea to choose who your kids play with and make friends with? As adults we pick our own friends all the...
Mar 29, 2014 | -, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation
I’m a total bore when it comes to pop culture TV. I’ve never gotten hooked on a reality show. I have no idea who any of the Real Housewives are, and just recently learned who the Long Island Medium is. I don’t get the allure with The Bachelorette, The Bachelor, or any...
Mar 28, 2014 | -, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
Lately I have been struck by how different my kids are. I realize this is not exactly a profound thought, and actually kind of an obvious one. So let me explain. When I was growing up, I always thought it would be perfect to have a husband, then a boy child, and a...
Mar 27, 2014 | -, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
“If you stand next to the deep end one more time, you are going to time out for the rest of the day.” That was pretty much my daily, or twice-hourly, mantra to my three-year-old son several summers ago. He absolutely loved the water (still does!) and wanted nothing...
Mar 26, 2014 | -, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Annah Matthews, author of Things Momma Told Me Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. Proverbs 31:25 (ESV) My three children have proven to me over and over again that I really have no clue what I am doing but I am humbled and...
Mar 24, 2014 | -, Camps, Recreation
By Darlee S. I have a great job at Old Salem Museums & Gardens. I work with the tens of thousands of school kids that tour our museums each year. I have to say, though, that one of my favorite things is helping organize the summer camps at Old Salem. I truly...
Mar 22, 2014 | -, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Jen Hurst I asked Jen to share her Chicken Rice Bowl recipe after our bunco group devoured it at her house – and then we all made it for our families that same week. We literally bumped into one another at Trader Joe’s shopping for the ingredients, and...
Mar 21, 2014 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits
By Jordan Skinner When I left for work on the morning of February 20, 2007, I had no idea that this would be a day that would weigh on my heart forever. My wife was 17 weeks pregnant, we were preparing to become new parents, and we were overjoyed! When I...
Mar 18, 2014 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Stephanie Pierce, MD, with Wake Forest Baptist Health Today, women have more contraceptive options than ever. But having such a wide range of choices can lead to confusion over which method is best. To help you better navigate the contraceptive landscape,...
Mar 16, 2014 | -, Camps, Education, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Sunday Spotlights
Pull out those calendars and take note of these family-friendly events taking place in the Triad! ~ Reynolda House Summer Adventures ~ Walk MS: Modern Automotive ~ Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center Anniversary Celebration ~ Musical Moods Fundraiser Event ~ Baby...
Mar 15, 2014 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Recreation
By Emily Saunders Time is an issue for Moms… period! No matter how much planning we do or how much we multi-task there is never enough time in the day to check everything off of the list. Because of this just the thought of implementing healthier habits- starting an...
Mar 14, 2014 | -, Children with Special Needs, Education, Elementary, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Deneane Davis, Academic Dean & Kori Mackall, Summer Program Director, The Piedmont School Most teachers will tell you that it often takes a month or two to help our students recover from their summer break. Most classrooms spend September reviewing skills...
Mar 11, 2014 | -, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
I was having one of my better mornings…smooth a.m. routine, everyone on time and in a decent mood, and then it happened – a song came on the radio and I was sobbing my eyes out. Normally this happens once in a blue moon but the past 7+ months I have had to...
Mar 10, 2014 | -, Camps, Education, Private Schools, Recreation
By Melanie Nance, Forsyth Country Day School, Summer Quest Director Welcome to summer at Forsyth Country Day School! We are excited to offer a wide variety of personal, current, and academic enrichment activities for students from any school on our state-of-the-art...
Mar 7, 2014 | -, From the Heart, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
As moms, we’re a busy bunch. Some of us work full or part time, while others stay home keeping the house and family in order. Most of us have family calendars (sometimes color coded, creatively coordinated, and covered in sticky notes or scratch outs), while others...
Mar 6, 2014 | -, Dental, From the Doctor, Health
By TMoM team member Allison Tobey About three weeks ago, I left the pediatric dentist with my 11 year old son. The only thing I remember from that appointment was that he was ready for braces. So, I started my orthodontic research by asking, none other, than the women...
Mar 5, 2014 | -, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Tweens & Teens
I’m the mother of three kids – 13, 7, and 4. Finding things to do with the younger two is incredibly easy because little kids are enthusiastic about pretty much everything. Grocery store? Cool! Park? They could go every day! Car wash? It’s like Disney World, only with...
Mar 3, 2014 | -, Camps, Recreation
By Jen de Ridder, Resident Camp Director at YMCA Camp Hanes It’s hard to put your finger on it. There is something that happens when you turn that corner onto the campus at YMCA Camp Hanes and you start to feel it. There is something magical about this place set below...
Mar 1, 2014 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Safety
For the majority of us, we don’t think much about food allergies until it comes time to take snacks into school, have a new friend of your child’s spend the night, or plan a birthday party. But for the Fielders family, food allergies are something that are...
Feb 28, 2014 | -, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
Growing up, I had very few opportunities to babysit, but there was one job in particular I will never forget. I was asked to watch six kids from two different families – all under one roof. The families were vacationing in the same beach town I lived, but I did...
Feb 26, 2014 | -
By Amy Buchanan I have noticed something about mothers. As our kids get older and pass from one milestone to the next, their time with us each day is shorter. School days get longer. Play dates, extracurricular activities and later, part-time jobs, keep them away from...
Feb 23, 2014 | -, Education, Hot Topics, Local Resources, Photography, Private Schools
In today’s Sunday Spotlight, we are featuring: ~ Friendly Ave Christian Preschool’s Consignment Sale (win tickets to the presale!) ~ Beason College Admission Coaching, LLC (BCAC), an option for college admission advising ~ A new giveaway from Jenna Domingo...
Feb 22, 2014 | -, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
Lots of times we highlight mompreneurs in our “Moms on the Move” feature, but we all know you don’t have to be a business owner to be a “mover and shaker” in our community. Today we showcase three Triad women – all of whom can...
Feb 20, 2014 | -, Camps, Health, Recreation
By Kim McClure A great summer camp experience can have positive effects on a child that last long after summer ends. As parents, we want the best for our children’s development.YMCA camp programs offer a fun and unique experience that gives children and teens the...
Feb 19, 2014 | -, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Kate Horney Toddlers have tiny hands. They have tiny feet, and they have tiny tummies. When it comes to healthy nutrition for toddlers, I’ve seen many moms completely forget the fact that their little one has a small stomach. In an effort not to “ruin their...
Feb 18, 2014 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By LeAnne Kennedy, PharmD at Wake Forest Baptist Health As the mom of two active boys (ages 7 and 17), I’m not exactly a stranger to emergency departments. We’ve had enough incidents to know that a long wait in an ED can amplify the anxiety related to an...
Feb 16, 2014 | -, From the Heart, Moms & Dads
I am not an excellent parent, overall. I am, at my best, a very good parent. Above average, mostly. I think my kids would agree. But sometimes, I see or hear or read something that makes me realize how incredibly short I fall of the mark. This week I watched a video...
