Jun 27, 2022 | Burlington, Family Time, Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger It’s time for Independence Day celebrations and fireworks! If you’re searching a fun, safe environment to watch fireworks this Fourth of July, or a historical celebration of our nation’s independence, you’re in...
Jun 24, 2022 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Camila Dos Santos Helping your high schooler plan for life after graduation is stressful on the entire family. Many parents may find themselves worrying about their child’s future, especially if attending a traditional college is not a part of the...
Jun 20, 2022 | Babies, By Stage, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Safety
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller If you’re the parent of a baby, summer is the perfect time to introduce them to water in the form of a pool, ocean, or lake. It’s an exciting first for little ones, and can help set the stage for positive feelings about water they can...
Jun 17, 2022 | Adults, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Family Time, Friday Finds, Local Resources, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Lauren Warren In today’s Friday Finds, find ways to fight those summer boredom complaints with…. A Free Class at Cone Health Play! 2022 Triad Moms on Main Summer Bucket List Family Summer Movie Programs at Local Theaters Our Giveaway...
Jun 15, 2022 | Burlington, By Location, Children with Special Needs, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
Special Needs Family Free Play! Monday, July 18 from 5 to 7 pm Everyday Kids Community Center, 422 Huffman Mill Rd #121, Burlington, NC 27215 Details here: facebook.com/events/510695300778447 Join them for their monthly special needs family free play event! Meet other...
Jun 15, 2022 | Baby Directories, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Finding trustworthy, reliable year-round child care is not only an important decision, but an overwhelming one. There are so many factors to consider, including cost, availability, location, age parameters, certifications, background...
Jun 10, 2022 | Camps, Family Time, Friday Finds, Local Resources, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Lauren Warren In today’s Friday Finds, explore ways to make life easier so you can relax more and enjoy this summer…. Girl Scouts “Camp Like a Girl” Day Camp Programs TMoM Discount from Professional Carpet Systems Bermuda...
Jun 8, 2022 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Featured Directories, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Hiking & Camping, Kernersville, Local Resources, Mom & Dads Directories, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Why not take the gang to explore local watering holes? Your family can enjoy an afternoon of wading, creekwalking, exploring, or lounging. We hope you enjoy this list of places to escape, which range from serene & peaceful to...
Jun 7, 2022 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Ashlee Carson North Myrtle Beach brings in hundreds of thousands of visitors year after year and we’re showing no signs of stopping. The area is home to hundreds of restaurants serving nearly any cuisine you can think of, great shopping centers and...
Jun 5, 2022 | Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey The negative in the world can often be overwhelming. It can leave many of us feeling helpless. Sometimes, we can relieve our anxieties and gloom if we remember that we can make a difference. And we can start in our own community....
May 30, 2022 | From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Yvette Boland The 2021 high school freshmen are making their way home from their first year in college. My son, TJ, who is also a 2021 high school grad, is still waiting to hear if he will have a summer break. TJ just completed his plebe year (first...
May 28, 2022 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Safety, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC I honestly do not even know how to start this writing. My heart aches with immense pain for the families who have lost their children, and for the children and educators who have witnessed such a traumatic event. I ache...
May 26, 2022 | By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Triad moms, we’ve got amazing ideas in store for you and your toddler or preschooler to enjoy the best summer yet! Use our list to visit a venue in your own city, or venture to other parts of the Triad for a day trip! In...
May 25, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Spring is the perfect time to go for a hike in the Triad. Outside of the occasional heat spike, most days the temperature is relatively mild. If you are like me and enjoy the mountains but not looking to go far, then Pilot Mountain is...
May 23, 2022 | By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren My husband asked me what I would like to do for Mother’s Day. I popped up and immediately said, “Tweetsie Railroad!” My husband gave me the side-eye I have become accustomed to when he questions my sanity. “Seriously,” I said, “we have...
May 22, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Featured Directories, Helpful Lists & Directories, Hot Topics, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger We’ve checked, and we’ve confirmed that many Triad area splash pads and water slides are opening for the 2022 season! Most begin the season on Memorial Day weekend, so be sure to confirm before you go! Plus, you never...
May 21, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Family Time, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC Today, I want to share with you a few family activities that you can implement with your family. They help to foster deep emotional connection. I think parents share the goal of wanting healthy, happy, and generally...
May 19, 2022 | By Location, Camps, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Restaurants, Winston-Salem
By TMoM team member Katie Moosbrugger Picture this.. You’re lounging by a beautiful Olympic-size pool. Your kids are off enjoying the excitement of a waterslide, the adventure of a lazy river, and a splash-filled children’s pool of their own. Behind you is a...
May 18, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper Do you and your children like feeding farm animals, learning how food grows, riding in a tractor drawn wagon and playing at unique playgrounds? Then Patterson Farm Market and Tours is your next destination! Patterson Farm is less than an...
May 16, 2022 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson These days, I’m all too excited to offload some easy chores to my children. Because someday (fingers crossed!) they will have their own bachelor pads, and I need them to learn the joy of a clean house that’s free of leftover pizza boxes...
May 15, 2022 | By Location, Camps, Children with Special Needs, High Point, Parenting & Family, Recreation
Q’s Corner Inclusion Summer Camp June13 – August 19 Closed July 2nd – 3rd Monday – Friday 8am-12pm Registration Fee: $45 Weekly camp cost $50 (with scholarship) Location: 1800 N Main St, High Point N.C 27262 Phone: 336-905-8889...
May 15, 2022 | Education, Elementary, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelly Nichols, former Elementary School teacher It happens without fair warning. Days get longer, weather gets warmer, flowers bloom, and the busyness of spring is here. If March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, then the end of the school...
May 11, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Laura Dydek City Lake Park is a fun Day Trip destination nestled right in our very own High Point! This park has so much to offer and will keep your kids entertained all morning. I have been to this park several times before this visit, but never...
May 10, 2022 | Education, Elementary, Family Time, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt Our nine-year-old son has developed a strong interest in American History over the last several years. Therefore, we decided to tour Gettysburg, PA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA over our Spring Break this year. Experiencing American...
May 9, 2022 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Featured Directories, Featured Events, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing This directory is sponsored by Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Campground Resort in Asheboro, NC. This family-focused campground is packed full of activities and camping fun-ness for your family to enjoy and create lasting memories....
May 7, 2022 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Family Time, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Free and low cost options come in handy when the kids are home in the summer! My children are definitely counting down the days and planning for all of their summer excursions. While children are often excited for...
May 4, 2022 | Adults, By Stage, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Geriatric pregnancy, advanced maternal age, higher risk… if you have a pregnancy over 35 then these are terms you will hear, potentially a lot. I’m pregnant with my second daughter at the age of 38 and it’s come up a time or two. When...
May 1, 2022 | Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Megan LeFaivre Every parent wants to give their child the best start in life to prepare them for a future of happiness and success. However, many parents believe their child’s education begins on the first day of kindergarten. That is not true!...
Apr 28, 2022 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Bridget Gwinnet, Upper School Counselor at Greensboro Day School As the school counselor, I am often called in when teachers are concerned about students who appear to be alone, unengaged, and/or depressed. Parents reach out for help for their anxious...
Apr 27, 2022 | Burlington, By Location, Family Time, Greensboro, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Leslie Isakoff Teaching a child to have a giving heart is a lesson many parents feel is important. But finding truly meaningful volunteer activities that get the whole family involved can be a challenge. A Simple Gesture is a food-collection agency...