May 1, 2023 | Day Trips, Family Time, Featured Events, Helpful Lists & Directories, Hot Topics, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers Listed below is a comprehensive list of Triad area splash pads and water slides that are opening for the 2023 season! Most begin the season on Memorial Day weekend and end Labor Day, so be sure to confirm before you go! Many of these...
Apr 30, 2023 | Adults, Arts & Enrichment Activities, Burlington, By Location, Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Spas & Salons, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Mom’s are amazing people. For most of their mom life they are continuously giving. Giving birth, giving nourishment, giving love, giving support, giving hugs and kisses, giving bandaids, giving and giving. And usually giving with...
Apr 29, 2023 | Family Time, From the Heart, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Thea DeLoreto, author of the blog The Lint Trap I didn’t know it would be this hard. It is just keeping small humans alive. A little food, some milk, water, get them out of the house regularly, and they should be good to go. Right? RIGHT? But it...
Apr 27, 2023 | Adults, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, From the Heart, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd Books and movies have been two of my favorite things for as long as I can remember. When I was young, I remember being especially excited when one of my beloved books became a movie. Several such titles that immediately come to...
Apr 26, 2023 | Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent As the school year draws to an end, most teachers are scheduling end of year IEP meetings or “re-eval” meetings. An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is a legally binding document that lays out accommodations for students receiving...
Apr 25, 2023 | Day Trips, Family Time, Homeschooling, Parenting & Family, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon If you’ve been in North Carolina for longer than a few minutes, you probably know that the town of Chapel Hill is precious to this state. Home to the University of North Carolina, it holds the college memories of generations of...
Apr 24, 2023 | Adults, Humor, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson, author of the blog MothersRest.com Wedding season is here. If you’re one of those lucky parents on the guest list for an upcoming soiree, here’s my #1 rule: LEAVE THE KIDDOS HOME. Because small children really put a damper on party vibes....
Apr 23, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Helpful Lists & Directories, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. End of grade testing (aka EOGs). I remember first hearing that it was time for my child to engage in the EOGs. Then, I felt my stomach drop and my heart clinch. I knew that it was coming because she was entering the...
Apr 21, 2023 | Adults, Babies, Camps, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, Kernersville, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Don’t Miss the Piedmont Earth Day Fair on April 22! Brain-Building Support For Your Baby Through The Basics Guilford Krossroads Playhouse Presents a Teen Performance Summer Camp Win a Week of Summer...
Apr 17, 2023 | Babies, Bereavement, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Rainbow baby. Do you know this term? If you do, then it has likely directly impacted you and you probably have or are hoping for a rainbow baby yourself. Until October 2021, I had never really put much thought into that term or truly...
Apr 16, 2023 | By Stage, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Heather Miller It started off with a nice warm bath. Then we moved on to her favorite show. The lights dimmed, the milk poured, and the house was calm. This is how I prepped my first born for bedtime each and every night. She was then gently carried...
Apr 15, 2023 | Adults, Babies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Recreation, Sports, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem Dash Homestand Highlights May 4, 2023 May 6, 2023 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Winston-Salem Dash Tickets Coming to Truist Stadium the Dash are hosting Star Wars and Salute to Winston-Salem Night! Star Wars Night May the Force be with you!...
Apr 15, 2023 | Day Trips, Entertaining, Family Time, Recreation
Spring Strawberry Season at The Farm Dobson April 29 – June 4, 2023 Saturdays 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sundays 1 – 7 p.m. 769 Bray Ford Rd., Dobson, NC 27017 letsgotothefarm.com Spend a wonderful spring day at The Farm, located just 10 miles from beautiful...
Apr 15, 2023 | 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...
Apr 14, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Family Time, Friday Finds, Info about Our Website, Just for Moms, Pregnancy & Babies, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Offers Pregnancy Confirmation Appointments Within 48 Hours Join TMoM for a Fun Facebook Event! Strawberry Picking Farms Directory 2023 TMoM is Hiring for Their Sales Team...
Apr 13, 2023 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Rachel Hoeing, Travel Advisor with The Magic for Less Travel Living in North Carolina, most of us know all about Walt Disney World in Florida. It’s the place where our families can create memories to last a lifetime. It’s a highly recommended vacation spot not...
Apr 10, 2023 | Entertaining, Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey There are lots of reasons to staycation instead of traveling to a vacation destination. Cruises might be so popular because they have a staycation type of vibe- once you arrive you have everything in one area. You never have to get...
Apr 9, 2023 | Family Time, Holidays, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Easter is a time for new beginnings. That means it is a great time to reflect on the past to reinvigorate yourself for the future. On this Easter I am thinking back on some of my favorite memories from this holiday. Let us know your...
Apr 8, 2023 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley We all know that April showers bring May flowers. But, not to worry! There are plenty indoor activities around the Triad to keep your kids busy. We are so lucky because if you venture 20 minutes down the road, you discover a new city....
Apr 6, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling According to the National Institute of Health, 1 in 7 women can develop postpartum depression. In that number, two key items to keep in mind are the number of women that do not disclose due to the...
Apr 4, 2023 | Camps, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Jessica Clifford, Marketing Manager at Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum Ah, summer. The sunshine, the day trips, and the free time. Yes, the free time. You know, that time between work and the chores and taking the children places when school is out. That time....
Apr 3, 2023 | Burlington, Day Trips, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Spring is a great time to travel. The weather is nice, and everyone is likely ready to get over their wintertime cabin fever. Not to mention, day trips are a great way to take a break before finals, exams, and graduations. Below are...
Apr 2, 2023 | Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders When your child has a special need, regardless of severity, you may feel isolated and as though no one has experienced what you are going through. Then, to find the resources your child needs, and are the right fit for you and your...
Apr 1, 2023 | Day Trips, Entertaining, Family Time, Parks & Outdoor Activities
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon The first time I tried to go to Biltmore, my college friends and I were on our way home from spring break at the beach. We noticed the signs on the highway, and decided to stop and see what it was all about. We made it into the line for...
Mar 31, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Burlington, Camps, Greensboro, High Point, Homeschooling, Kernersville, Photography, Pregnancy & Babies, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: York’s Photography Studio Spring Special Enter for a Week of Summer Camp at Westchester Country Day School Win a Spring Mini Session with Yasmin Leonard Photography Homeschool Directory for Newbies and Veteran...
Mar 30, 2023 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Alona Orofino Feeding a toddler is hard work. As a parent, you want to ensure they eat enough and eat the things that are rich in nutrients. We resort to all sorts of methods to get them to eat. For example, we use forms like bribing, threatening and...
Mar 28, 2023 | Babies, Baby Directories, Burlington, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Photography, Raising Children, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Do you want to look back on gorgeous newborn, baby, or family photos for years to come and fondly reflect back on those memories? Did you have a baby and want to always remember how adorable they looked in those newborn days? If you...
Mar 25, 2023 | Adults, Babies, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
Win 3 Hours of Services for Helping New Moms from Hart for Moms! Are you expecting or have a baby at home? Do you feel overwhelmed by this major life change? You are not alone! Hart for Moms, LLC is there for you mamas! If you need someone to watch baby while you rest...
Mar 24, 2023 | Adults, Burlington, Camps, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Photography, Private Schools, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Middle School Open House at New Garden Friends School Easter Fun Awaits with TMoM’s Updated Easter Egg Hunt Directory! Win a $100 Gift Card to YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Win a 30-Minute Petite...
Mar 23, 2023 | Babies, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd An older friend once shared some advice that significantly impacted me as a parent: go ahead and play that game. She was essentially telling me to never pass up an opportunity to play with my children. She went on to say that the...