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...
Feb 13, 2014 | -, Food & Nutrition, Groceries & Couponing, Local Resources
By Rachel Hoeing I am THE WORST with coupons. I mean the WORST. I either clip coupons that I never use, clip them only to find out it is not the item I really need, throw the newspaper away before I clip them, or I just don’t have the time to search for coupons....
Feb 10, 2014 | -, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads
By Trish Rohr As the nurse put her arm around my shoulder and walked me to the doors leading out of the ER, I knew that was the moment my life would change permanently and never go back to what it was before. There was a mass in my husband’s head. He was being taken...
Feb 9, 2014 | -, Food & Nutrition, Hot Topics, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation, Restaurants, Sunday Spotlights
We have lots of news to share with you today, PLUS we kick off a new giveaway on our site, announce the winner from our last giveaway, and we include a BONUS giveaway at the end of this post. Keep reading because you won’t want to miss it! In today’s...
Feb 7, 2014 | -, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation
It’s Flashback Friday! From the archives we bring you one of our favorite blogs that Rachel wrote a few years ago. Enjoy … Ahhh, Facebook. The addiction that people love to hate and hate to love. As with most of you I am sure it is tough to imagine what...
Feb 6, 2014 | -, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Lisa Witherspoon, author of the blog The Golden Spoons I recently finished reading a book written by Alexandra Stoddard called Things I Want My Daughters To Know. I originally picked up the book because, having three daughters, I feel a huge responsibility to...
Jan 31, 2014 | -, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Cindy Silver, Registered Dietitian Do you adore homemade meals? Of course, you do. After all, they’re comforting, tasty and nutritious — especially when the ingredients are simple and fresh. Somehow, even though most of us give thumbs up to homemade meals, we...
Jan 30, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Cindy Kluttz, Lucia Higgins & Nancy Tuohy It’s the time of year that lends itself to reflection and thought. A new year, a new exercise regimen, a healthier way of life, and for many families, it’s time to contemplate the best school for their child – whether...
Jan 29, 2014 | -, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Tweens & Teens
To My Children, It’s a scary world out there. You deal daily, even hourly with anxiety, drama, peer pressure, and more. As you get older, you will find yourself making choices that will ultimately decide the adult whom you will become. My job is to give you...
Jan 27, 2014 | -, From the Doctor, Health
By Angela M. Morris, MD, FAAFP, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Family Medicine – Lewisville As a family doctor and mother of four children, I’m asked a lot of questions about the flu this time of year. Since flu season is starting to peak, it’s a good...
Jan 26, 2014 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Hot Topics, Local Events, Local Resources, Preschool, Recreation, Sports, Sunday Spotlights
This week we have FOUR items to spotlight, and trust us – you’ll want to be in the know on all of these: ~ New Giveaway from Gellar Law Group ~ Winner of the Greensboro Science Center Giveaway ~ Special TMoM events in the works ~ Use our Preschool...
Jan 25, 2014 | -, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
How many amazing moms do you know? My guess is that quite a few immediately popped into your head. These women are everywhere! Moms are moving full-steam ahead making changes that result in a better future for our children. If you know a mom who is doing great things,...
Jan 24, 2014 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Health, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By Laura Buxenbaum With New Years just behind us, many of us are still renewing our commitment to a healthy lifestyle. This year attack the age-old lose weight and eat healthier pledge from a different perspective and make it a family resolution. Every parent knows,...
Jan 22, 2014 | -, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
A lot has changed in seven years since I’ve had an infant in the house! There are so many new baby products on the market that I wish I had when my kids were babies. Like a video monitor. Those were just getting popular when mine were little; now it seems like every...
Jan 21, 2014 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Daniel Krowchuk, M.D., General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Expert at Brenner Children’s Hospital It’s a fact – one third of 9th graders and two thirds of 12th graders in the US report having had sex. If you’d like your child (girl or boy) to act...
Jan 20, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Preschool, Private Schools
By Angela Levine, parent of student at St. John’s Lutheran School What makes an education “complete”? Parents ask themselves this question when they begin to think about where they will send their children to school. Most would agree that having rigorous academic...
Jan 15, 2014 | -, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation
“You have to accept yourself and love yourself just the way you are. You are what you are, and that is all you are. You don’t need to pretend to be something else. When you pretend to be what you are not, you are always going to fail.” These words...
Jan 14, 2014 | -, For the Home, Local Resources
A friend of mine posted a tip about dollar store dish soap on her facebook page the other day, and it got me thinking…how many tips and tricks do we all use daily? I’ve compiled a list below (mainly because I love lists). What tips and tricks would you...
Jan 13, 2014 | -, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Emily Saunders One thing I don’t love- cooking. Actually, let me take that back. I don’t love cooking that involves more than one pot/pan or my crockpot. It’s got to be easy, healthy and fast. Some women love to slave away in the kitchen for hours and feel very...
Jan 12, 2014 | -, Education, From the Doctor, Health, Local Events, Local Resources, Private Schools, Sunday Spotlights
Welcome back to another edition of The Sunday Spotlight. Today we’re featuring the following news: ~ Our Latest Giveaway ~ How to find the Right Doctor ~ Our Private School Directory ~ The Winner from our Last Giveaway Keep reading to get the latest scoop from...
Jan 11, 2014 | -, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
My brother Mike is the father of three boys. Three boys who are very boy. I remember clearly one visit to their home, when my youngest nephew was two-ish. I spent the entire time suffering from acute anxiety as I watched the boy scale everything in sight, stand in the...
Jan 10, 2014 | -
We conducted a survey to find out who parents think are the best and worst celebrity role models for our children today. The toughest part about being in Hollywood is that you are judged by your actions in front of a camera, not always what you do in your free time....
Jan 9, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Betsy Kester, Curriculum Coordinator at Redeemer School Every school system and every educator has a philosophy or understanding of who they believe the child is and thus, how that child will be treated. Will he be engaged and enriched as a whole, imaginative,...
Jan 7, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Karen Hornfeck with Our Lady of Grace Catholic School In today’s world, educational choices are almost overwhelming for parents. Making the right choice can be challenging, but investigating the choices carefully can ensure that your child has a good start in their...
