Feb 22, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It all started when my daughter asked to help make breakfast a few years ago. My husband cracked the eggs, and she began moving the whisk in a circle. My son then walked into the kitchen and asked if he could make the...
Feb 18, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Heather Adams Children flourish in a world that feels safe and predictable. And we know that the world has been less than predictable in the past year. Believe it or not, even the youngest children are deeply affected by the emotions of people around...
Feb 14, 2021 | Children with Special Needs, Education, Info about Our Website, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Shopping, Spas & Salons
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ B’nai Shalom: For Learning, For Leading, For Jewish Life ~ Parenting is Hard Work. Let CFEC Add Tools to Your Parenting Toolbox! ~ Announcing the Finalists in the 2021 Choice Awards ~...
Feb 13, 2021 | -, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Mike Crider When you find out you’re having twins, the rules change. Heck, it’s safe to say the game changes. It really takes your breath away and makes you re-examine everything you thought was true about the life of a future parent. So, many crazy...
Feb 12, 2021 | By Location, Day Trips, Featured Events, Greensboro, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Located right here in the Triad, the International Civil Rights Museum creates an impactful learning experience for children and adults alike. Gracing a quiet side street in downtown Greensboro, the museum is located in the former...
Feb 9, 2021 | Entertaining, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Restaurants
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren In case you have not heard, many people around the world will soon be celebrating the Lunar New Year. The official Chinese New Year is on February 12th this year. The entire holiday lasts until the Lantern Festival on February 26, 2021,...
Feb 8, 2021 | By Location, Camps, Family Time, Featured Events, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips, Winston-Salem
YMCA Camp Hanes Family Camp March 26 – 28, 2021 1225 Camp Hanes Rd. King, NC 27021 camphanes.org/summer-camp/family-camp Family camps include private cabin rentals and a much needed safe vacation. Family Camp allows families a chance to visit camp, get outdoors,...
Feb 8, 2021 | Entertaining, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Like many holidays over the last 10 – 11 months, Valentine’s Day is going to look a little different than it did in years past due to the ongoing pandemic. This is a great opportunity to have an at-home Valentine’s Day party with your...
Feb 4, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Courtney Barrett, MSW, LCSW Positive parenting is not just a parenting approach. It is a mindset. It is a habit of looking at the positive in every interaction with your child. Instead of thinking, “Why is he or she behaving that way?” – it is...
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,...
Feb 2, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Holidays, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey Throughout history Black Americans have had their achievements ignored, but February, Black History Month, is designated as the month to ensure there will be some acknowledgment. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about the...
Feb 1, 2021 | Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Picky Eaters. If you don’t have one, you should feel lucky. Before having kids I always smirked when I heard parents say things like, “Oh I wish I could serve casseroles for dinner, but my kids just won’t eat...
Jan 31, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Education, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Health, High School & Beyond, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Shopping, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ A Heart to Heart for American Heart Month ~ Find Out More About Career Center ~ Order Your Petals & Platters from Wanderlust Boards and Abba Design ~ Win a Travel Prize Pack from Jocelyn at The...
Jan 25, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Christine Murray, Ph.D., LCMHC, LMFT The daily to-do lists of parents can feel overwhelming at times–because they are overwhelming! Get the kids up, fed, and ready for school on time. Then, make sure the kids get picked up or have somewhere safe...
Jan 22, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
— Jocelyn Martins, Travel Counselor with The Magic For Less Travel is giving away one of three prize packs! You pick the prize that meets your travel needs! Prize Pack #1 includes a $100 Amazon Gift Card, a portable mini-fan, and a Samsung manual luggage scale....
Jan 21, 2021 | By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC Have you wondered why you parent the way that you do? It’s an interesting question to explore. I find myself parenting in a manner that connects to my life story. Sometimes I get upset and raise my voice in a way that...
Jan 19, 2021 | By Location, By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Career Center is an amazing community of educators and students right in the heart of Winston-Salem. It serves as an extension of the regular high school programs and is available to all students in WSFCS. Students maintain their...
Jan 18, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelley Eanes, author of kelleyeanes.com As if 2021 hasn’t already earned enough bragging rights on its own accord, January at our house is always a bit of a dumpster fire. Drunk on late nights and “just please one more show” binges, our kids emerge...
Jan 17, 2021 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Education, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Private Schools, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ Private Violin and Viola Lessons with Duo Licht ~ UNCG iGrow Study: Seeking Pregnant Women to Participate ~ Greensboro Montessori: A Middle School that Students Love ~ Win a $25 Gift Card to Jimmy...
Jan 14, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, By Stage, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Sara “RaRa” Gibson with PostPartum By RaRa Everyone will tell you that pregnancy is over once you finally meet your new little one, but is that really the case? The idea of the “4th trimester” and thinking of it as a part of pregnancy is a...
Jan 12, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, From the Doctor, Health, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Jessie Tucker Mitchell, MA, LCMHCA, NCC Sixteen-year-old Anna* struggled with an eating disorder (ED) all through eighth and ninth grades. She woke at 5 am to run 90 minutes every morning, restricted her food intake to 600 calories a day, and made...
Jan 11, 2021 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Sleep routines. I have always hated sleep routines because they seemed so complicated. Read any parenting book and you’ll quickly feel as though you need a specialized degree to put a child to sleep. Even more, how do...
Jan 9, 2021 | Crafts & Hobbies, Entertaining, Family Time, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Looking for ideas for indoor fun? Whether it’s due to COVID, bad weather, trying to save money, or just sheer boredom, we all need new ideas (away from screens!) to enjoy time while we are staying at home! Most of these are not...
Jan 7, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Katie Allen, author of Allen in the Family Yep. You read that right. This baby is the result of an IUD pregnancy. In February of 2020 my husband and I decided to call off trying for a baby. We suffered a traumatic miscarriage the previous November and...
Jan 6, 2021 | Babies, By Stage, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing and Guest Blogger Megan Berlinger Having your first child changes your entire world. You can’t even remember what it was like when there were was not a baby in the house. Then child number two comes along and your world gets...
Jan 5, 2021 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Angela Hamilton The other night, my husband texted me from upstairs. “I’m going to bed,” read his text. I replied “ok. are you going to kiss the phone goodnight?” I cannot explain how annoyed I was – could he not...
Jan 4, 2021 | Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Dental, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Suzanne Santomieri We were twenty minutes into our 19 week ultrasound and something felt wrong. The technician continued to switch back and forth to different views and was talking a lot. I kept thinking how many more details she was giving us than I...
Jan 2, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Dr. Ankita Patel As parents, we get into a habit of just doing things ourselves because it is more efficient and done correctly. However, if kids are given the chance to do some of these tasks, they may surprise you. Helping with chores at an early...
Dec 29, 2020 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM team member Michelle Barson About four years ago, when my twin boys were two, I read an article about happiness anchors and it changed the way I thought about vacations, activities and how I plan for my family in general. It made me a more conscious mother and...
Dec 26, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Amber T. Harris Are you looking for opportunities to serve that are safe and fulfilling for your kids, your kids and their friends, and maybe even your families? SPARK wants to work with you to design a project that shares peace and rekindles kindness...