Oct 17, 2022 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By Anonymous I struggled with working mommy angst for my oldest child’s first three years of life. The day I quit my job, I very literally jumped for joy walking through the parking lot. Never again was I going to miss a milestone in my daughter’s life. I...
Sep 8, 2022 | Adults, Babies, By Location, By Stage, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Winston-Salem
Mom League Playgroups Series Wednesdays 2-2:45, 3-3:45 & Saturdays 9-9:45, 10-10:45. Juxtaposition Studios 1151 Canal Drive #104 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 * Begin Oct 1th and 5th and run weekly over 8 weeks in October & November Website:...
Jun 23, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, Children's Health & Wellness, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Winston-Salem
Updated by TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders You never know when your life might take a turn that feels too difficult to navigate on your own. That’s the time to find some support. We hope this list will help you find that support quickly in your time of need....
May 8, 2022 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Hot Topics, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Mom & Dads Directories, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By TMoM team member Katie Moosbrugger Happy Mother’s Day! On this day, we are thrilled to share a directory that supports moms in so many ways! It’s our hope this list of “mom groups” can help you easily meet other women (and usually children)...
Mar 26, 2022 | Just for Moms, Local Events, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By Guest Blogger Courtney Lotz Community: By definition, a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. There is something so special when you find your people that build you up, support you and cheer you on. Have...
Sep 5, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Kids Clubs, Local Events, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Sunday Spotlights
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In today’s spotlight: Experience MerleFest Forsyth Family’s Kids Morning Out Counselors and Therapists Directory Experience MerleFest MerleFest delivers music, moments, and memories each year… At its 33rd...
Mar 15, 2021 | Babies, By Location, By Stage, Local Events, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Winston-Salem
April 17, 2021 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Drop in the virtual event at any time Postpartumbyrara.com facebook.com/postpartumbyrara Postpartum by Rara, in conjunction with The National Birth Coalition, is hosting a Virtual Community Baby Shower! This event will feature...
Feb 3, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Katy Biagini with Family Support Network of Central Carolina When you are faced with a child’s disability, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, isolated, and alone. Overwhelmed as you swim through a sea of information pertaining to your child’s diagnosis,...
Apr 4, 2020 | Babies, By Location, By Stage, Education, Greensboro, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Susan Shore Schwartz For parents, life has changed dramatically in the last few weeks. Many are now home all day, trying to find the right balance between educating and entertaining their children while sheltering in place. While older children may...
Nov 29, 2019 | Babies, By Location, By Stage, Greensboro, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Jessie Ballard Parenting multiples is different, there’s no doubt about it. Parents of multiples can’t always take well meaning advice from singleton parents, and multiples can be overwhelming for even the most seasoned parent....
Sep 7, 2019 | Babies, By Stage, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Carrie Bertrand I recently stood by and watched my fiercely independent firstborn walk into her first day of her kindergarten year. I feel so fortunate to have found Triad Tot Toters nearly six years ago when she and I were starting this journey...
May 27, 2019 | From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Aprille Donaldson A few years ago, I visited Triad Park in Kernersville on a field trip with my son. While there I noticed the construction of a memorial and parade deck that was being created by the War Memorial Foundation to honor the veterans of...
Mar 21, 2019 | By Location, Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Education, Education for Special Needs, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Laura Laxton As we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 (get it? 3-21, because people with DS have three copies of the 21st chromosome), I’d like to (re)introduce you to one of Winston-Salem’s most active and vibrant organizations: The Down...
Feb 24, 2019 | Camps, Education, Elementary, Kids Clubs, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing Great things in today’s Sunday Spotlight! New Garden Friends School Special Speaker at Forsyth Country Day School Scouting News from Old Hickory Council Merriwood Christian Camp Fire Pit Giveaway from Cloverdale Ace Hardware Where Do...
Dec 21, 2018 | Bereavement, From the Heart, Health, Holidays, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family
By Anne Powers I sat at the kitchen counter the Monday before Thanksgiving editing my Christmas card addresses. That’s when it hit me: Granny Stubbins would no longer be on my list. A long-time member of Muirs’ Chapel Church of Greensboro, she spent her final years in...
Dec 15, 2018 | Adults, Bereavement, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Health, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By Guest Blogger Sarah Kilbreth In the United States, it is estimated that 25% of women and their families will experience pregnancy or infant loss. Despite this loss affecting so many, the topic of pregnancy and infant loss still feels taboo. Unfortunately, this...
Jul 29, 2018 | Birthday Parties, Hiking & Camping, Local Events, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Recreation, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s spotlight: Renovations at Spare Time Fun at the Winston Cup Museum Cub Scouts Open House – for boys AND girls Exciting Updates at Spare Time Spare Time has always had something for everyone, but things are about to get...
Oct 30, 2017 | Babies, Bereavement, From the Heart, Health, Hot Topics, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Elizabeth Severson Mom, Mummy, Mae, Madre; a title that is proudly used by many, longed by many, and sadly, unrealized by many. On November 16th of 2016 I gazed at a pregnancy test that confirmed I would soon take on the new title of “mommy.” I had...
Sep 10, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Hiking & Camping, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lisa Crawford As summer comes to an end, a new school year begins, including opportunities for local girls and adults to become a Girl Scout. Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont has opportunities for volunteers who are committed to helping girls...
Sep 6, 2016 | Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Hiking & Camping, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Sandy S. Did you know not all Boy Scouts start out as Cub Scouts? Some, like my son, discover the excitement of Scouting by joining Boy Scouts after 5th grade. Before joining Scouts, my son was a 10 year-old whose only activity was playing video...
Jun 29, 2016 | Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Education for Special Needs, Health, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family
By Guest Bloggers Kim Shufran and Courtney Perry In 2008, the iCan House was created by Kim Shufran who was seeking support and help for her daughter, Erica. Kim’s intelligent, sweet, and engaging 11year old daughter was eager to make friends, but struggled so much...
Apr 18, 2016 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Hot Topics, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By A Collective Group of Green, Granola, & Hippie Moms “What is a Crunchy Mom?” you ask. There are many definitions, as this includes a group of moms who somewhat refer to ourselves as neo-hippies. Crunchy moms pride ourselves on many beliefs that...
Dec 29, 2015 | Children with Special Needs, Hot Topics, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Sports
By Rachel Hoeing “The smiles on the kid’s faces during the game is priceless. There usually is not a dry eye in the stands when everyone sees these children having the time of their lives,” Debbie DeLoach, one of the founders of the Heroes League. Having a...
Feb 16, 2015 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Safety
By Anonymous I can honestly say I have a happy and relatively successful life at this point in my life, so most people that know me would likely never guess or even fathom that I have what most would call a ‘dark’ and ‘tragic’ past. I was a victim of child abuse at a...
Feb 11, 2015 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Hot Topics, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By Anonymous “He just drinks too much and needs to limit himself.” “If you had my problems you’d be drinking too.” “If he would just stop hanging out with that crowd he could get his drinking under control.” “Of course she is...
Dec 6, 2014 | Children with Special Needs, Education for Special Needs, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Raising Children
By Kristen Bagwell When I was in 4th grade, a child in our class was classified ADD/ADHD. It was a relatively new diagnosis at the time, and seemed to be a very negative thing. “He needs drugs to keep him calm,” said a classmate, which didn’t make this poor child any...
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 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 11, 2014 | Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family
Seeing Claire Danes win a Golden Globe Sunday night reminded me how much I loved the movie Temple Grandin. What a great segue to this week’s special needs topic, autism. Let’s start with a simple definition and go from there: Autism is a neurological...
May 5, 2014 | -, Adoption & Foster Parenting, From the Heart, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Becky Johnston The number one thing that I hear as people find out we are a Foster Family is this: “I could never do that. Don’t you get too attached? I would have such a hard time letting a child go.” I get it. TOTALLY get it. In fact, this is what kept me from...
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