Parenting & Family

Triad Splash Pads, Water Parks and Spraygrounds

Triad Splash Pads, Water Parks and Spraygrounds

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...
Mother’s Day Events in the Triad

Mother’s Day Events in the Triad

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...
7 Strategies for a Successful End of Year IEP Meeting

7 Strategies for a Successful End of Year IEP Meeting

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...
Tips for Relieving Test Anxiety

Tips for Relieving Test Anxiety

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...
Fun & Resources for All Developmental Stages

Fun & Resources for All Developmental Stages

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...
Rainy Day Adventures in the Triad

Rainy Day Adventures in the Triad

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....
No Summer Plans? Get Your Schedule in Order, with a Special Trip to the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum

No Summer Plans? Get Your Schedule in Order, with a Special Trip to the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum

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....
Top 10 Day Trips for Spring

Top 10 Day Trips for Spring

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...
Friday Finds: Photography Spring Specials, Giveaways & Homeschooling!

Friday Finds: Photography Spring Specials, Giveaways & Homeschooling!

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...
Summer Dunes Photography Creates Works of Art You Will Cherish Forever

Summer Dunes Photography Creates Works of Art You Will Cherish Forever

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...
Friday Means Middle School Options, Easter Events, and Giveaways!

Friday Means Middle School Options, Easter Events, and Giveaways!

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...
A Mindful Mom: Go Ahead and Play That Game

A Mindful Mom: Go Ahead and Play That Game

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...