Feb 26, 2024 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem, Working Parents
By the TMoM Team Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 TMoM Choice Awards contest! The final results have been tallied and we are honored to announce which businesses emerged as favorites among our TMoM readers and fans. The winners are listed below by category...
Feb 24, 2024 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Lisa Witherspoon A couple years ago, my husband and I took our three daughters to an event on a local college campus. While there, we walked through one of the older buildings and passed by a bank of payphones. “What are those?” the girls asked. I...
Feb 22, 2024 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Some studies show that teens who work part-time jobs have lower grades and higher risk for issues like alcohol and drug abuse. Other studies show that early employment leads to higher graduation rates and increased lifetime earnings....
Feb 20, 2024 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, Entertaining, Family Time, From the Heart, Greensboro, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller A couple of years ago, I was listening to a podcast featuring Priya Parker discussing her book, The Art of Gathering. The topic, and her approach to it, grabbed my attention and I quickly sent the episode to my husband for him to hear,...
Feb 17, 2024 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By Anique Fredrick This post contains affiliate links. You won’t be charge and additional to shop them, but we may get a small commision. Black History Month is a time to honor the achievements, history, and culture of African Americans. One of the best ways to...
Feb 16, 2024 | Burlington, By Location, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Middle School and High School Open House – February 20 The 2024 TMoM Choice Awards Finalists are Announced! Journey Around the World with The North Carolina Brass Band Have You Entered the RhinoLeap...
Feb 15, 2024 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Family Time, From the Heart, Health, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt When my son was little, wintertime posed a challenge of keeping him occupied during stretches of undesirable weather. Often bored at home, we would seek fun and cost-efficient indoor activities. These activities included gymnastic...
Feb 14, 2024 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Info about Our Website, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team The nominations from round one of the 2024 Choice Awards contest have been tallied and the finalists are listed below! The three entries with the most nominations in each city and category emerged as this year’s finalists. If a category resulted in a tie,...
Feb 13, 2024 | Crafts & Hobbies, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Barbra T I love to come up with fun projects to do with my children. I really wanted to do something a little different for Valentine’s Day, so we (well, actually I) decided to make some fun and inexpensive Valentine crafts we could give away to...
Feb 12, 2024 | Burlington, By Location, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Preschool, Private Schools, Religion, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
This private school directory is sponsored by Calvary Day School. Calvary Day School has a passion and a commitment to provide an encouraging, safe, and engaging school community. Students, from preschool through high school, are challenged to fulfill their God-given...
Feb 11, 2024 | From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Heather Keenan Candy. Boxes of candy. Tubes of candy. Heart-shaped candy. Stuffed monkeys holding “Be Mine” hearts. Is this really how we should say “I love you?” Let me first fess up and say that in no way is...
Feb 10, 2024 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelly Hines Five-year-olds might be the most ridiculous people on the planet. Two-year-olds try, three-year-olds give it a go, four-year-olds come very, very close – but five-year-olds? Five-year-olds ROCK ridiculousness. They are just smart...
Feb 9, 2024 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Burlington, By Location, Education, Entertaining, Friday Finds, From the Doctor, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Preschool, Recreation, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Don’t let injuries stop you! Novant Health Orthopedics can see you the same day. Win Four Orchestra Seat Tickets to Bright Star by RhinoLeap Productions TMoM’s Recently Updated Preschool Directory...
Feb 7, 2024 | -, Babies, Baby Directories, By Location, Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool
Updated by TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders This directory is sponsored by The Nest Schools. At The Nest Schools, each day holds a promise to our families. We create a culture of kindness, build the foundations for wellness for life, make learning fun, and continually...
Feb 6, 2024 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Guest Bloggers Meagan Robichaud and Kevin Chung Lunar New Year celebrates both the beginning of a new year and the arrival of spring on the lunisolar calendar. Because the lunisolar calendar is determined in part by cycles of the moon, the exact date for Lunar New...
Feb 5, 2024 | Babies, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary Age, Family Time, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd This post contains affiliate links you won’t be charged any additional to shop through them, but we may earn a commission. A great way to lift the doldrums of the cold, dreary month of February is with a day dedicated to...
Feb 4, 2024 | Adults, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to express your love and appreciation. Whether you’re shopping for him, her, the little ones, or even the amazing teachers in your life, our...
Feb 3, 2024 | Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney Richardson For most families, Valentine’s Day can either be a special day filled with excitement and sweet treats, or a day of dread, especially if you are preparing cards and candy for your child’s classroom peers and teachers. Growing up,...
Feb 1, 2024 | Adults, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey For a variety of reasons, we might find ourselves unable to travel or even leave home for a significant amount of time to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We might even make plans only to discover that one of our littles is not feeling...
Jan 30, 2024 | Day Trips, Family Time, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Laura Dydek Taking a day trip to a playground may sound a little extreme. However, when a playground is as special as this one, it is well worth the trip! Recreation Acres in King is an all-inclusive, one-of-a-kind playground built in 2017. I saw a few photos...
Jan 28, 2024 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Education, Family Time, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders When the weather is bad, you may find yourself stuck indoors with rambunctious toddlers and preschoolers. Whether you are an at-home mom looking for some entertainment during the week, or a mom who works outside the home and needs...
Jan 25, 2024 | From the Heart, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Rachel Haggerty with The Witty Uterus One of my favorite comedians, Jim Gaffigan says to the crowd, ”If you ever wonder what it is like having four children, just imagine you are drowning, and then someone hands you a baby.” Watching this act with two...
Jan 24, 2024 | By Stage, Family Time, Featured Directories, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
Written by Guest Blogger Kelly Hines, updated by Suzy Fielders More often than not, if you have tweens or teens, it means they are in their rooms most of the day and there isn’t much bonding going on at all. If you’re struggling on ways to connect with older...
Jan 23, 2024 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Babies, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Health, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent When my children were younger, several relatives often suggested home remedies for any ailment that came about. These remedies used items that were likely already in the pantry, fridge, or medicine cabinet. When raising multiple...
Jan 22, 2024 | Elementary, Elementary Age, From the Heart, Holidays, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By Michaela Reynolds Looking for a creative Valentine for your kids to pass out to the class? Tired of all the candy that comes home on February 14th? We’ve compiled a list of 5 creative candy-free classroom Valentines. Check it out! Takis, the fiery, chili-powdered...
Jan 22, 2024 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Meredith Carlton, Head of School at Beacon Academy, a faith-based Montessori preschool and Acton elementary and middle school. Our school’s mission is to “inspire every person who walks through our doors to find a calling and change the world.” There is no question...
Jan 21, 2024 | Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders There is still two months left of winter and that means there will likely be more indoor time for your family. One way to beat cabin fever is by enjoying family game time. But, is your family bored of the normal games or played them...
Jan 20, 2024 | 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...
Jan 19, 2024 | Adults, Elementary, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Info about Our Website, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Local Events, Local Resources, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Recreation, Sports, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Noble Academy to Host Annual Community Open House Winner Chosen Next Friday! TMoM’S 2024 Choice Awards Start Soon! Volunteering this Winter Have You Signed Up for the TMoM Newsletter Yet?...
Jan 18, 2024 | By Location, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Terrial “Terry” L. Aiken, Director of Student Life, and Jessica Beaumont, Art, Gardening, Service Learning We aspire to develop leaders who will leave HPFS and make a positive difference in our community and the world. We practice service and grow...
