Nov 14, 2023 | Burlington, Children with Special Needs, Education for Special Needs, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Seph Bartholomew, of Key Autism Services The month of November is a time for reflection and thankfulness, where families and communities express gratitude for their blessings. In the Triad region of North Carolina, this year brings an additional...
Nov 13, 2023 | Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Fall has set and we’ve entered the confusing weather days. Some days are extremely cold and others hover in the middle where the mornings are freezing and the afternoons are rather pleasant. In my household, this means...
Nov 12, 2023 | Adult Children, Empty Nesters, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas Ah, the holidays – a time for joy, laughter, and endless family gatherings. For parents of college students, the holiday season is particularly special because it means that their children will finally be back home. But let’s not...
Nov 11, 2023 | Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Photography
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Now that Halloween is behind us, we’re collectively shifting gears. While I’m a big stickler about not actively celebrating Christmas – putting up decorations, listening to Christmas music, getting a tree, etc. – until after...
Nov 8, 2023 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Family Time, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Although some organizations may have changed their volunteer opportunities since the pandemic, there are still plenty of ways to get involved in the community and give your time and support to those who need it. Over the past couple...
Nov 7, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Religion, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Kim Watkins, Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Redeemer School Choosing an educational path can be a challenge for parents in the Triad, where there are many schools to consider, not to mention a vibrant homeschool community. I’ve passed my share of...
Nov 5, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
Updated by TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper This directory is sponsored by Greensboro Ballet. Greensboro Ballet is excited to offer its annual holiday classic, The Nutcracker, a true Greensboro tradition, this December. From the moment you walk into the historic Carolina...
Nov 4, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany It’s that time of year again: Daylight Saving Time (DST) is coming to an end. What’s the best part about Daylight Saving Time? Gaining an extra hour of sleep in the fall (even though your kids probably won’t let...
Nov 2, 2023 | Adults, Babies, From the Doctor, Health, Kernersville, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Page Leggett, Novant Health contributing writer When Natalie Rochester, MD, talks to her patients who have newborns in the NICU, she does it with genuine empathy. Her oldest daughter – Caroline, now 12 – landed in the NICU when she was born six weeks...
Nov 1, 2023 | Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Info about Our Website, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By the TMoM Team You might remember exactly a year ago, to the day, TMoM announced that Rachel Hoeing and Katie Moosbrugger passed the torch to two new co-managers, Suzy Fielders and Sandy Harper. If not, you can read all about it here. Well a year later brings more...
Nov 1, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Entertaining, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Restaurants, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Spas & Salons, Winston-Salem, Women's Fashion
By the TMoM team It’s the season of giving and TMoM is so excited to announce the Annual Holiday Giveaway!! Just like last year, there are TWO HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS! TMoM readers have the chance to enter to win $1,000 in prizes from local Winston-Salem businesses...
Oct 31, 2023 | Holidays, Info about Our Website, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Happy Halloween! Anytime a holiday rolls around it’s easy to start traveling down memory lane. Halloween is no different. That is why in today’s blog some of our TMoM team members share their favorite memories from...
Oct 30, 2023 | Adults, Family Time, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Makayla Berry Below are some tips and tricks for returning to work after a maternity leave that helped me. Please share some that helped you in the comments below. Have a Game Plan First things first, as a mom we are constantly thinking of our “game...
Oct 29, 2023 | Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger As soon as the calendar turned to October 1, the inevitable question from my tweens would always pop up. “Will I be able to trick or treat alone with my friends this year?” In all fairness, I should say “Yes!” I would tell her,...
Oct 28, 2023 | Education, Education for Special Needs, From the Heart, Homeschooling, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting, Working Parents
By Guest Blogger Whitney Preslar Prior to the monumental earthquake that shook our lives almost 4 years ago, if you’d asked me whether I would consider Homeschooling my son, my answer would be similar to 95% of you. Heck to the NO! I loved the moment I lovingly walked...
Oct 27, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, Day Trips, Elementary, Entertaining, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, High School & Beyond, Hiking & Camping, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Wesleyan Christian Academy Fall Preview Day: Nov. 15 Don’t Live with Bladder Leakage. Learn how Botox can Provide Dramatic Results. Last Weekend for 2023 Halloween Events! Win $100 in Market Bucks to...
Oct 24, 2023 | Burlington, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Seph Bartholomew, of Key Autism Services As the Triad region of North Carolina embraces the autumn season, it’s time to immerse yourself and your family in the beauty of fall. For children with autism, creating sensory-friendly and enjoyable...
Oct 23, 2023 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Dr. Aleksandra Vujnovic Children often face challenges when their daily routines change, leading to increased uncertainty, anxiety, and physical complaints. It’s important for parents to recognize and address these stressors, using a brain-based...
Oct 21, 2023 | Babies, Baby Directories, Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Recreation, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders If you have a little one, especially a baby or toddler, it is often hard to find things for them to do outside the home. Enter ‘My Buddy & Me’ classes! These are a great way for parents, guardians, grandparents, etc. to enjoy fun...
Oct 20, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Day Trips, Family Time, From the Doctor, Health, Holidays, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Pregnancy & Babies, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: The Mother’s Nursing Nook is Here for You on Your Breastfeeding Journey Kersey Valley Maize Adventure – Fall Fun Awaits Last Truck & Treat BOOsted at Kaleideum North Win $100 in Market Bucks to spend...
Oct 19, 2023 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Glynis Bell All the lights on in the house; Dishes in the sink; Empty containers left in the fridge; Strange noises that could be music; Last minute request for money and permission…hmmm, sounds like teenagers in the house! I would just happen to have...
Oct 16, 2023 | Elementary Age, Entertaining, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Trick-or-treat time usually means doling out types of candy we’re all familiar with: Sour Patch Kids, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers Bars, and so many other favorites. And there’s a LOT of it purchased in October. (Americans buy...
Oct 15, 2023 | Adults, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Parenting & Family, Single Parenting, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper As moms, we give and give. We give our time, love, help, support and most of all grace. Yet, we rarely give ourselves grace. This got me thinking about things I need to remember for myself. If I need to remind myself of these, I...
Oct 14, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It all started when the first crisp morning of fall hit. I stood on my front porch with my warm cup of coffee and enjoyed a cool morning. I love the fall. However, what I love most is using that time to make a fall...
Oct 12, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Amanda Carter, Noble Academy Head of School You likely have heard about the Science of Reading (SOR) more and more recently. The podcast Sold a Story brought the complex science behind reading and the popular curriculums used by many schools into the national...
Oct 9, 2023 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, From the Heart, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson, author of the blog MothersRest.com I got in this bad habit when my oldest was born of EATING SUPER FAST – and only things you can grab and go, like pop tarts and brownies. That kid is 10 now, yet I still approach food like that. I...
Oct 8, 2023 | Babies, Entertaining, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Do you have a baby at home and are trying to figure out how to keep them entertained to have a moment’s break? You aren’t alone! I have a 4-month-old and 15-month-old at home so as you can imagine it is never dull. There’s a constant...
Oct 7, 2023 | Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Getting rejected, whether it’s for a sports team, an academic program or in a relationship, can be one of the most challenging events your teen will ever experience. So it may be hard to believe that there is a silver lining when it...
Oct 5, 2023 | Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Do you have a picky eater? Are you constantly worried about your child getting enough nutrients and vitamins? Do you have a very active kid or teenager? If you answered yes to any – or all – of these questions, then you should...
Oct 4, 2023 | Babies, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd I developed a love of books and reading at a very young age, and hoped to pass the same love down to my children when I became a parent. I thought about how this was sparked in me and realized it was my mom who helped cultivate...