Jan 3, 2022 | By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member, Ashley Quinn Kibby When I was in grade school in the 1990s, nothing mattered more than academic performance. I had to get A’s because I needed them to prove my intellect, make my parents proud, and get into college. In college, I had to make...
Jan 1, 2022 | Adults, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Misty Nichols, author of Back Porch Bliss As time takes flight and Decembers become Januarys, I see the babies I just brought home growing up. It’s remarkable to watch— I see myself in my kids, I see my husband, I see our parents and grandparents. And...
Jan 1, 2022 | By Stage, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
Written by TMoM Team Member Kelly Hines, updated by Katie Moosbrugger 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...
Jan 1, 2022 | Babies, Baby Directories, By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Family Time, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
Written by Guest Blogger Jen Mearns, updated by TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger When you first have a baby, well-meaning people might tell you not to take your baby in public after he or she is born. In one sense, they are right. You don’t want to take your newborn...
Dec 30, 2021 | Babies, By Stage, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey There are many factors to consider when planning parenthood. For this blog, I am going to focus on what I think are the six most important factors to consider. These tend to be uncomfortable topics; however, as an educator and...
Dec 29, 2021 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC I’ll be honest with you: I didn’t even know this term of “becoming an authentic parent” existed until I found myself in the clinical space as a licensed professional counselor. An authentic parent sees their...
Dec 28, 2021 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Courtney Tucker I don’t know about you, but when the holiday break starts to wind down my kids get antsy. It’s like we can’t get all their extra energy out. I’ve been thinking a lot about this and so I compiled a list of...
Dec 27, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger As we countdown to the end of the year, there are still plenty of Holiday Events happening around Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, and Kernersville, as well as surrounding cities! Plus, this week we are sharing...
Dec 26, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, For the Home, Holidays, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller When “’Tis the season” becomes “’Twas the season,” it’s time to take down those festive Christmas decorations and tuck them safely away for another year. (I know – this part isn’t nearly as much fun as getting them out and making your...
Dec 24, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Holidays, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting
By Guest Blogger Dionne Jenkins The Christmas holiday is, by far, my favorite time of year. I love finding the perfect tree, decorating our home, and picking out the perfect gifts for my family. While the holidays are a time of joy and laughter for many, they can also...
Dec 23, 2021 | Holidays, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson I’m feeling a little nostalgic these days. I’ve been a little down ever since Sears went bankrupt. This may not seem like a reason to cry. But it’s Christmas. And when I was little, Christmas meant the SEARS TOY CATALOG. Who else...
Dec 21, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Holidays, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Kelley Eanes Welcome, People of Christmas, to the finish line; we have almost made it through. We have created merriment and made memories for years to come. We’ve stuffed sweet protesting cherubs into lovely holiday attire for...
Dec 20, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing It’s Christmas week! Once again, we are happy to share another list of Triad Holiday Events in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, and Kernersville, as well as surrounding cities! Each Monday from now until New...
Dec 18, 2021 | Holidays, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger It’s been several years since I wrote the post “Please Don’t Make This the Last Year of Magic,” and for many years after, the magic continued in our house. Well, somewhat. Let’s discuss the science of Santa. The History I...
Dec 17, 2021 | Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. The holidays are here, and it’s time to stuff our faces with all of the things we swore off for the past few months. Furthermore, that means every dish that includes sugar, pie crust, sticks of butter, Crisco, and so...
Dec 16, 2021 | Holidays, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Earlier today, I emerged from my home office after engaging in a zoom meeting. I exited with the breathless confidence of a woman who has completed her Christmas shopping ten days early. The “big gift” was, in fact, purchased in July. I...
Dec 14, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Clare Jordan Dwelling on diapers and naptimes, new parents tend to spend more time memorizing those precious baby faces than contemplating a future where those tiny kids become friends. Friends with each other, and friends with us. Though us parents...
Dec 13, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Once again we are featuring another week of Triad Holiday Events in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Kernersville, and beyond! Each Monday from now until New Year’s Day, we will publish a list of holiday...
Dec 12, 2021 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Burlington, By Location, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Sunday Spotlights, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight … – Ice Skating at Piedmont Winterfest – Music Lessons from Duo Licht – Where to Find Holiday Events Ice Skating at Piedmont Winterfest Outdoor ice skating with WFMY News 2...
Dec 10, 2021 | By Stage, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser (Some) Teens are HARD to buy for. When TMOM asked me to write this blog about gift ideas for teens, I texted my 14-year-old and asked him what he thought: “Biggest suggestion: don’t write a blog about teens.” My other teen said,...
Dec 9, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger LaToya Brown (Folllow @Momflyy on Instagram) There’s no secret how much family time is sacrificed for military families. From deployments, to missions, trainings, and weekend drills, the time commitment sometimes seems never-ending. Throughout the...
Dec 6, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Welcome back to another week of holiday events in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Kernersville, and beyond! Each Monday from now until New Year’s Day, we will publish a list of holiday festivities happening that...
Dec 5, 2021 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ Gift Ideas from the Greensboro Children’s Museum ~ Kersey Valley Christmas ~ Forsyth Family’s Kids Afternoon Out ~ Gift Your Child a Lifetime of Music from Gate City Musikgarten ~...
Dec 4, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By the TMoM team It’s the season of giving and TMoM is so excited to announce our Annual Holiday Giveaway!! But this year we have a new surprise! Instead of one holiday giveaway, we are announcing TWO HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS! TMoM readers have the chance to enter to...
Dec 3, 2021 | By Stage, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member, Ashley Quinn Kibby Absorb, Build, and Create! The ABCs of Preschool Toys It’s that time of year again when we try to separate the gems from the junk, the meaningful from the mind-numbing, and the long-lasting from the one-hit wonders. That’s...
Dec 2, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It’s the time of year for celebrating family and exchanging gifts. However, coming up with gift ideas can be hard, especially if the person getting the gift is a child. I came across some advice of what to give...
Nov 29, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Welcome back to another week of holiday events in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, Kernersville, and beyond! Each Monday from now until New Year’s Day, we will publish a list of holiday festivities happening...
Nov 28, 2021 | By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Sunday Spotlights, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In today’s Spotlight: – One-stop-shopping at Swoozie’s – Kaleideum’s Winter Wonderland Weekend – Chameleon Kids Consignment – Santa at Adaumont Farm One-stop-shopping at Swoozies Are you ready...
Nov 27, 2021 | From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Religion
By Guest Blogger Buffie Longmire Avital This year Hanukkah will begin on the evening of November 28th and for the next eight days Jewish families like mine will light candles each night, starting with one and progressing to eight stunning lights on the final night....
Nov 26, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Want to see Santa, visit with Santa, or have your photo taken with him? This directory includes pictures, visits, and other events with Santa in Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Burlington and other surrounding...