Apr 9, 2015 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Local Events, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits
By Patti Marlowe, Prevention Specialist – Darkness to Light Program Coordinator I can remember the first time I heard the statistic; “4 children die each day in the U.S., as a result of child abuse”…and, “3 out of those 4 are under age 4”. I...
Mar 27, 2015 | Family Time, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family
By Anne Powers As we enter the spring and summer months, it is a great time to do some family service projects with your children. Be sure to reflect with your child about the needs that are being met and why it is important for us to help when we see a need. Your...
Jan 26, 2015 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, Family Time, Hot Topics, Non Profits, Raising Children
By Ashleigh Pike “Will I get to see blue sky while I am here?” I will never forget this question asked by Lisa, our 7th exchange student from Beijing. In early August 2014 I got an email from my children’s school and my employer, Forsyth Country Day School, that forty...
Jan 15, 2015 | Non Profits, Raising Children
By Suzy Fielders When people think of volunteering they often think of adults giving their time, but what better way to give back to others than volunteering with your children as a family! This teaches them about helping others, appreciating all that they have, and...
Dec 22, 2014 | Family Time, From the Heart, Non Profits, Raising Children
By Parker White As parents, we all want to raise thoughtful, well-rounded children. Yet, society tells us that what is important these days are looks, wealth and status. Are these the messages we want our children to learn? As a mother of two, I found what is most...
Dec 10, 2014 | From the Heart, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits
By Kelly Hines In January 2014 Katie Bryant, the Minister of Children & Outreach at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, stood before our congregation and told us that our fellowship hall was about to become an overflow homeless shelter for the city of Winston-Salem....
Dec 8, 2014 | Non Profits, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Karen L. Hornfeck On a recent day, second graders at Greensboro’s Our Lady of Grace School (OLG) had various supplies spread out around their classroom as they began to assemble “care bags” for homeless women who will rely on the YWCA’s Women’s Shelter this winter....
Oct 13, 2014 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Non Profits, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Karen Grossman The starting line is abuzz. Energy surges upward from the soles of bouncy feet, mouths curl into anxious grins, and conversation flows with excitement. The kids behind the line know what to do. They run. They remember to pace, not to...
Oct 2, 2014 | Health, Marriage & Couples, Non Profits, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Raising Children
By Paige Berntson, Staff Attorney with Children’s Law Center of Central North Carolina “We try not to fight around our children.” “My kids can talk to me if they are upset.” “They are in bed and don’t hear anything.” “I would never hurt my child.” As a Guardian ad...
Sep 14, 2014 | -, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Non Profits, Sunday Spotlights
By TMom Team Member Rachel Hoeing So many wonderful events are happening around the Triad this fall, and many of them are also to raise funds for great causes. This week, check out details on: ~Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network’s Buddy Walk & 5K ~...
Sep 4, 2014 | Bereavement, From the Heart, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By Guest Blogger Annie Vorys, Heartstrings Director of Advancement For the past ten years, hundreds of Triad families have gathered at Triad Park on the second Saturday morning in October. They come out early in the morning, wearing handmade t-shirts, bringing friends...
May 14, 2014 | From the Heart, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits
By Rachel Hoeing Last fall I received an email from a local non-profit asking for volunteers. They listed specific jobs that needed man power as well as days/times that additional volunteers were needed. It had been a busy morning and I had my finger on the mouse to...
May 8, 2014 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits
By Guest Blogger Ashley Stabolitis “Ovarian Cancer”…I hate those two words. I first heard them when my mom was diagnosed on Labor Day weekend of August of 2008. Stage 4 the doctor told us. What?!? How does cancer progress to Stage 4 without her knowing? Well this is...
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 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...
Dec 8, 2013 | -, Camps, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Non Profits, Recreation, Shopping, Sunday Spotlights, Women's Fashion
In case you missed it last weekend, we introduced a new series of blogs on TMoM! The Sunday Spotlight will be a compilation of events, products and/or businesses in the Triad that are sure to be added to your personal “To Do” list. Each week we will...
Nov 26, 2013 | -, Health, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Aimee Williams, YMCA Mistletoe Race Director For 30 years, the YMCA Mistletoe Fun Run, 5K, and Half Marathon has been a healthy, festive tradition in our community. We are lacing up for another great event on Saturday, December 7, presented by local law firm Bell,...
Nov 24, 2013 | -, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family
By Ragan F., President of Old Salem Last year, we introduced a new tradition at Old Salem Museums & Gardens: Saturdays with St. Nicholas. For several Saturdays leading up to Christmas, we invited kids and families to spend some time with St. Nicholas and take part...
Nov 12, 2013 | -, Holidays, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family
By Cheri Timmons, Director of Support Services at Heartstrings Well, according to Target, Pottery Barn and Starbucks, we have rolled right into the holiday season again. While out completing daily to-do lists this time of year, it is customary to be surrounded by...
Nov 4, 2013 | -, Birthday Parties, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Carrie Scott “Thank you so much! You don’t know how much this helps!” This outpouring of gratitude came from an appreciative mother who needed a simple, everyday item for her baby: diapers. Heather and Jeff have had a difficult year – they lost their house in a...
Jul 25, 2013 | -, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Local Resources, Non Profits, Recreation
By Chelsea Joslyn Join the Y for $1 with New Backpack Donation! Branches of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina are working with local nonprofits and schools to gather backpacks and school supplies to ensure every student starts the school year ready to learn. Now...
Apr 6, 2013 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Recreation
By Sarah Shelness and Adrienne Gillis The Northwest NC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® invites you to join us on our mission: to save lives and eradicate breast cancer forever. The 14th annual Komen Northwest NC Race for the Cure® is on Saturday, May 4, 2013...
Apr 5, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Hannah Shipton, the 2013 Ambassador Mom for the Winston-Salem March for Babies Chapter 1 – The Decision On Mother’s Day 2010, my husband and I found out we were pregnant. We were both shocked and excited when the physician informed us we would be having a multiple...
Mar 19, 2013 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits
Would you be willing to give $20 toward the cure for Ovarian Cancer? What if that $20 also got you an invite to a fun-filled evening? What if that $20 also allowed you to “adopt a teal flamingo?” Of course you would give $20, right? Please take a moment to...
Mar 4, 2013 | -, Camps, Local Resources, Non Profits, Recreation, Sports
By David Ozmore, CEO of YMCA of Greater High Point Every day, the YMCA of High Point serves as a gathering place for the community. Kids flock to the Y after school to play and do homework. Seniors connect with one another through exercise classes and group...
Feb 27, 2013 | -, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation
Sponsored by New Garden Friends School Every parent wants to raise self-reliant, confident and happy children. Yet in today’s fast-paced world focused on achievement, we sometimes feel “powerless over overindulgence, overprotection, overscheduling and expectations of...
Feb 20, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, Local Resources, Non Profits, Tutoring
By Kristen Zaks Last year I received a flyer in the mail about an IMPRINTS workshop called “Spring into Kindergarten.” This caught my attention as my daughter, Lilly, was in her last year at preschool enjoying every moment as the big kid on campus while I was...
Feb 10, 2013 | -, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Kacey Myers Join us in celebrating over 10 amazing years of service by Sanctuary House in Greensboro, NC. The mission of Sanctuary House is to facilitate the recovery and rehabilitation of adults with serious mental illness in Guilford County so that they may...
Jan 21, 2013 | -, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Nicole Witten, Development Events Coordinator for Brenner Children’s Hospital We know you’ve seen North Carolina license plates displaying the Blue Ridge Parkway, state universities, military organizations, etc. Now, Its Brenner Children’s Hospital’s time to shine,...
Nov 23, 2012 | Holidays, Local Events, Non Profits, Parenting & Family
By Ragan F., President of Old Salem When my children were younger, I used to take them to visit Santa Claus each year at the big department store in downtown Cleveland. It was an important family tradition during the holiday season, and they’d look forward to meeting...