Jan 16, 2023 | Adults, Elementary Age, Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. Ahh Winter. A time to hibernate, reflect on the past holiday season, and snuggle with a good book or movie under some warm blankets, preferably by a fire. Yeah right! If children surround you, hibernation will not...
Jan 11, 2023 | Elementary Age, Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller This time of year, with the colder temps outside and fewer daylight hours, it can sometimes be challenging to help our kids get their energy out or keep them engaged and having fun. For those on the hunt for some fun winter indoor...
Jan 6, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Elementary, Elementary Age, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Local Events, Middle School, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Religion, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Wesleyan Christian Academy Preview Day Ice Skating Options in Greensboro The Teens and Tweens Directory is Updated! TMoM Choice Awards are Almost Here!...
Dec 27, 2022 | Burlington, By Location, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Photography, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Did you introduce a new family member this year? Or celebrate a wedding or engagement in your family? Did your kids grow up in the blink of an eye this year? If you answered yes to these questions, did you make sure to capture...
Dec 26, 2022 | Entertaining, Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders New Year’s Eve with teenagers doesn’t have to be stressful or boring. Teenagers are at that age where they want independence; however, most parents don’t want their teens out at midnight on a night notorious for accidents on the road...
Dec 25, 2022 | Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper The Triad Moms on Main Team wishes you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you to all of the TMoM followers that have been here from the start and all the new ones that have joined the party over the past 12 years! 2022 has...
Dec 23, 2022 | Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Family Time, Homeschooling, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper When the weather doesn’t cooperate, parents may struggle to find things to do indoors to keep their children entertained and out of trouble! So what do you do with those energy filled children, besides sitting them in front of...
Dec 22, 2022 | Entertaining, Family Time, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders It’s almost Christmas! Your kids are probably bouncing with excitement in anticipation of the holidays. Family movie time is always a great activity, especially with potentially rainy and/or cold days ahead! You can combine it with a...
Dec 21, 2022 | Adults, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. The holiday season is upon us and, for many it’s the best time of the year. Shopping, cooking, and decorating the house with all sorts of items fill this time of year. It’s also a time to gather around family and share...
Dec 18, 2022 | Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Jenny Kaiser Christmas and Chanukah. One for Christians and one for Jews. So what do you do when your family celebrates both? Our family, like many others, includes both Christians and Jews. One of my best friends is Catholic, I have in-laws who are...
Dec 17, 2022 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world…” — Napoleon This is the perfect time of year to enjoy a relaxed evening by a fire with a good book and cup of hot chocolate. I love the idea of...
Dec 15, 2022 | Adults, Babies, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Holidays, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By the TMoM Team We asked our team and readers in our Facebook group for some of their favorite holiday traditions. It was so fun reading all the fun and unique activities everyone does to celebrate the season. Below are some quotes and photos from those that agreed...
Dec 13, 2022 | Burlington, By Location, Family Time, From the Heart, Greensboro, High Point, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon I had plans for our Thanksgiving weekend. For once, I had a chunk of time off work, and we were going to spend Friday at a museum in either Greensboro or Raleigh before diving into Christmas decorations on Saturday and Sunday. But when...
Dec 12, 2022 | Day Trips, Entertaining, Family Time, Holidays, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren This year, we made the trek to Bryson City, NC, to ride the Polar Express train through the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The train is based on the book “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg. No one had ridden a Polar Express train...
Dec 8, 2022 | Babies, Elementary Age, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller A couple of years ago, we started a new family Christmas tradition. We already had quite a few children’s Christmas books, but I wanted a total of 25 books. I researched our options, visited our local used bookstore (shout-out to...
Dec 6, 2022 | Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Holidays, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A magical month full of festive fun, twinkle lights and Christmas cheer. One special tradition in our home is holiday crafting. As a former elementary school teacher there is nothing that I...
Dec 1, 2022 | Family Time, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
Spectacular Holiday Blooms at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens Dec. 16-23 & 28-30, 2022 5:30-9 p.m. 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284 cienerbotanicalgarden.org/events-1/spectacular-holiday-blooms-2 The Spectacular Holiday Blooms return in 2022 with over 7,000...
Dec 1, 2022 | Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, Holidays, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
Cookies & Cocoa at Grandover Resort & Spa Dec. 17, 24 & 31, 2022 3-6 p.m. 1000 Club Rd., Greensboro, NC 27407 grandoverresort.com/special-resort-event/ Sunsets at the fire pit at Grandover Resort & Spa are always a favorite event! Every Saturday in...
Dec 1, 2022 | Adults, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Hot Topics, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey America is a rich and glorious country composed of diverse people, who have in the past and now continue, to contribute to its success. America is abounding in resources, but its major resource is her people, and her continued...
Nov 24, 2022 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, Family Time, From the Heart, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Winston-Salem
By the TMoM Team The month of November typically has most thinking about why they are thankful. That is no different with the TMoM team! There is a lot to be thankful for here at TMoM. When asked, here are all the team member’s thankful responses. Katie –...
Nov 22, 2022 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, Family Time, From the Heart, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Marissa Joyce, Gwyn Services Gwyn Services is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary, and we have so very much to be thankful for! This Thanksgiving week, we wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to our #PiedmontTriad Community. Plus, share some of...
Nov 17, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Family Time, Holidays, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Let’s face it: As moms, this time of year is joyful AND very overwhelming. Decking the halls, buying AND wrapping the gifts under the tree, coordinating the festive outings, planning holiday travel, baking the delicious cookies and...
Nov 13, 2022 | Adults, Family Time, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Working Parents
By Guest Blogger Anna Keller Juggling work/life balance can be challenging enough before you become a parent. Once you add “mom” to your list of roles, finding that sweet spot becomes exponentially more difficult. Suddenly, you’re pulled in two distinctly different...
Nov 12, 2022 | Adults, Arts & Enrichment Activities, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Local Events, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders If you are looking for a day of fun and to be transported back in time, then the Carolina Renaissance Festival is for you! My family loves going here, and there are fun things to do for all ages. If you’ve never been, then truly you...
Oct 27, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon If you haven’t been to Stone Mountain State Park, you need to plan a visit. Located a little over an hour from most parts of the Triad, it’s a great option for a day trip. While the sheer stone dome on the mountain looks intimidating,...
Oct 23, 2022 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Creating a Halloween lantern is a craft that is fun for kids and adults – and an ideal way to celebrate the Halloween season. What I love most about this craft is its creative versatility, simplicity, and affordability! You do...
Oct 21, 2022 | Adults, Babies, Burlington, By Location, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Local Events, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In this week’s Friday Finds … Brain-Building Support For Your Child Through The Basics Walk Amongst the Prehistoric at the Dino & Dragon Stroll Cheers! for Brenner Children’s Hospital Our Newest Giveaways Find Out...
Oct 16, 2022 | Birthday Parties, Crafts & Hobbies, Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville
Reconsidered Goods Birthday Party Events 4118 Spring Garden St, Greensboro NC 27407 https://reconsideredgoods.org/ Reconsidered Goods’ creative-reuse themed birthday parties include a birthday party facilitator, an exclusive party space for up to 2 hours and 30...
Oct 15, 2022 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Groceries & Couponing, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Laura Buxenbaum, MPH, RD, LDN For many households, family meal time is as obsolete as a rotary phone. Regular sit-down dinners have been lost to demanding schedules filled with long work days and never-ending after-school activities. So, it should...
Oct 14, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Location, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Exercise, Family Time, Greensboro, Health, High Point, Holidays, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Photography, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In this week’s Friday Finds … Carolina Core Wellness and Core Coffee’s Grand Opening Santa Portraits with York’s Photography Disney Travel Planning with Rachel Guest Bloggers Wanted Family Fun Event!...
