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 Educators...
Feb 9, 2019 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Hot Topics, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Mom & Dads Directories, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
Updated by Jen Mearns You have found our “Mom Group” directory. We hope this list can help you find groups where it is easy for you to meet other women (and usually children) with whom you can build friendships and support. We have listed play groups that...
Jan 15, 2019 | 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 Laura Simon You never know when you will need to rely on a support group. Whether you (or your child) is facing a new challenge or a stressful life change or are just looking for new contacts – there are a million reasons why support groups can be...
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 even...
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...
Nov 7, 2014 | Bereavement, From the Heart, Health, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By Guest Blogger Cheri M. Timmons, LCSW (Heartstrings®, Inc.) The holidays are considered a time of excitement and joy. But for families whose lives have changed through loss, this season can be filled with sadness, anxiety and lost hope. At any time, the death of a...
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...
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...
Jun 8, 2012 | Hiking & Camping, Just for Dads, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Andrew Plyler, Director of Adventure Guides for YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Father’s Day is just around the corner and you’re probably starting to think about gifts you can give Dad to show how much he means to you and the kids. In YMCA Adventure...
Dec 11, 2011 | 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...
Oct 10, 2011 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
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 daughters’ life. I would be...
Jun 7, 2011 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Family Time, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Recreation
Sponsored by the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina; written by Andrew Plyler, Director of Adventure Guides YMCA Adventure Guides and Princesses is all about “fostering the father/child relationship.” No gift you give your son or daughter will mean as much as the time...
May 11, 2011 | -, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family
By Sarah Scott, author of The Great Scott Blog We (at Triad Moms on Main) often get asked if we organize public play groups, or if we can recommend such groups. Since we don’t coordinate play dates like these, we were thrilled when Sarah offered to write a blog...
Apr 1, 2011 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By Wendy Hobbs Have you ever put much thought into charities? More specifically why do the people speak up and support these charities with their time and financial resources? How do you choose a charity? Well, I’m walking in the March for Babies walk because through...
Oct 19, 2010 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By Rachel Hoeing and Monica McGuire I honestly believe that some people are put on this earth to inspire and help others. After hearing Monica’s story and the optimism she exudes, I believe she is one of these people. Monica McGuire lives in High Point with her...
