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...
Oct 3, 2023 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling As a dad, I see ADHD every day in my daughter. My wife and I are constantly working with her to build self-confidence, knowing the challenges that come with ADHD, and teaching her tools to navigate...
Oct 2, 2023 | Babies, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Andrea Miller When I first heard about The Basics, I had a 4-year old and a rising third grader. Surely I knew all there was to know about helping my children be all they could be in life. In the early years, it can feel like an achievement just to get past the...
Oct 1, 2023 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper One of my favorite activities during October is making simple Halloween crafts with my kids. Kids love creating, especially when it is something they can do themselves with their own creative twist. A bonus for moms is being able to...
Sep 30, 2023 | Children's Health & Wellness, Exercise, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt Navigating the preteen years (ages 9-12) can be challenging for children and their parents. It is a season of many social, emotional, and physical transformations. Preteens often experience changes in their moods and energy levels, are...
Sep 28, 2023 | Moms & Dads, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By Denne LaBoy Bailey Preschool, formerly licensed as a Family Childcare Home, has recently reopened as a center in Winston-Salem. The unique private preschool is owned and operated by Dennette Bailey, M.Ed. The mission of the school is to prepare children to enter...
Sep 26, 2023 | From the Heart, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Michelle Spell Have you ever been to a theme park and waited in line to take a character picture all to have one of your kids adamantly stay out of the picture? We had that in Epcot years ago but couldn’t understand why until we pressed the...
Sep 25, 2023 | Adults, Babies, Elementary Age, Family Time, From the Heart, Humor, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Working Parents
By Lindsay Pace A few years ago I became uncharacteristically hooked on a show called Naked and Afraid. I was reluctant to watch a show with Naked in the title, feeling fed up with the tactics of using sex/sexuality to gain viewers. For whatever reason, I gave it a...
Sep 24, 2023 | Day Trips, Family Time, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders While many people think of summer as the time to take day or weekend trips, Fall is actually a great time to do so as well. The weather is nicer, and most places are less crowded. Plus, most of the state offers prime views of the...
Sep 20, 2023 | Adults, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Single Parenting, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Like many single moms, I never intended to become one. However, sheer will and prayer cannot govern another human being’s choices, so at the age of 42, I found myself the solo parent of three kids. Also, I’m a homeschooling mom...
Sep 18, 2023 | From the Heart, Humor, Just for Dads, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Will Scarbrough Stay calm…It’s happening. I’m having a baby! Well, technically, my wife will be having her but the title of “Dad” will be mine come December. I’ve always known that I want to be a parent. I often picture myself coaching little league,...
Sep 17, 2023 | Education, Elementary Age, Homeschooling, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Homeschooling is as easy and as hard as you make it. However, when you start adding kids to your homeschool, it is tough to avoid some hard. Typically, everyone is at a different learning, interest and focus level! That said, it is...
Sep 16, 2023 | From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Being the new kid at school is tough. As a parent, you want to do all you can to help your kids make a smooth transition. There are both social and academic adjustments to consider. I remember my oldest daughter being born, sitting in...
Sep 15, 2023 | Burlington, Entertaining, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Parenting & Family, Photography, Private Schools, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: GDS Discovery Day Fall Fling Portrait Special TMoM’s Updated October Festivals & Trunk-or-Treats Directory is Here! Fall Fun in September Splash Pads are Still Open!...
Sep 14, 2023 | Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd It was a milestone… 100,000 miles. I remember watching the sixth spot of my car’s odometer flip from 0 to 1 at the same time the other five digits flipped from 9 to 0. It was hard to comprehend I had driven 100,000 miles since I...
Sep 13, 2023 | Burlington, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Visiting fall festivals in our area is one of the best ways to fill the day with family and fun! Our region hosts a number of fall festivals this month so be sure to keep visiting this page each week as submissions continue throughout...
Sep 12, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Family Time, Greensboro, Parenting & Family, Toddlers & Preschool
By Jessica Clifford Imagine. Leaves the color of burnt gold and crimson drifting calmly to the ground from wavering trees. The sun peeks through the fluffy clouds to say hello! The windy autumn day begs you to get out, get moving, and gather family and friends for a...
Sep 11, 2023 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Summer is coming to an end, school has started, and everyone is back in their routines. However, the dessert fun is just beginning. My family loves desserts, but it can be difficult trying to find store-bought (or even...
