Sep 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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...
Sep 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Up until I got married in May 2021, I was a single mom of one daughter. If you asked me in early 2019 what life would look like in 2023, I certainly wouldn’t have thought it’d be as part of a family of five! But now I have a...
Sep 8, 2023 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Entertaining, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, Info about Our Website, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Register Today for Classes at Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum! Don’t Miss Journey to Brave on September 21st! Check Out TMoM’s Fun & Informative Reels on Instagram! Pumpkin Season...
Sep 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling Teens experience stress just like kids and adults. They experience stress that hits them in all directions when it comes to the almighty SAT and preparing for college. The stress can come in the from:...
Sep 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers Visiting pumpkin patches makes for fun family outings. Whether you choose one close to your home or a few hours away, be sure to consult our list first! Most of these patches will not begin selling pumpkins until early October (although...
Sep 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders When discussing this upcoming Labor Day weekend, my 16-year-old daughter said, ‘didn’t we already celebrate that?’. To which I responded that no that was Memorial Day weekend. She then said they don’t seem that different because,...
Sep 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders Sparta is truly like one of those small towns that you see in the movies or on a TV show. It’s a quaint little town that clearly loves their neighbors and enjoys welcoming visitors. As it’s only an hour and a half from Winston-Salem,...
Aug 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey It is a rite of passage for preschool aged children to embark upon the adventures of preschool. Even so, it can be a bit intimidating for both the child and parent. If you are sending your little one to preschool or maybe...
Aug 30, 2023 | Family Time, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
We are so excited to see so many September festivals planned for the 2023 season! Few seasons can compare to fall in the beautiful state of North Carolina. This is also one of the the best seasons of the year for families to find fun, affordable activities close to...
Aug 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Amy Johnson, author of the blog AmyBabys.com Every day is an adventure when you’re raising two small children. Our oldest girl just turned two in May and her baby brother is 9 months old. She is calm and cautious; he is ruff and wild – it’s the...
Aug 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon I’ve been attempting to write this blog about motherhood for four hours now. Why on earth would a blog take that long to write? Well, motherhood is why. Every time I open my computer, it sets a predictable course of events in motion. I...
Aug 24, 2023 | Adults, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, Recreation, Sports, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Did you know you don’t have to go all the way to Texas or mid-west to watch bull riding? This exciting sport that dates back to the 1500’s is happening right here in the Triad this September! PBR Teams and the Carolina Cowboys are...
Aug 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Did you know there is a grandparent’s day? It is always the first Sunday after Labor Day, which this year falls on September 10. Grandparents play such a special role in our children’s lives so it’s important to celebrate them! This...
Aug 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Some of my fondest childhood memories are the trips to the library with my mom. She was an avid reader and shared that love of books with my sister and me. So when I started having children, I was thrilled to share that same memory...
Aug 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd I recently overheard two elementary-age girls at my neighborhood pool discussing the upcoming school year. They had recently learned the name of their teacher and excitedly discussed the friends they hoped would be in their...
Aug 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Bryan Wolfe of Winston Salem Christian School Winston Salem Christian School has a myriad of innovative opportunities for education. WSCS offers a discovery barn for education, a MAC lab and photography studio, a collaborative training space that develops elite...
Aug 15, 2023 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Local Events, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Day Out with Thomas Sept. 22-24 & Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2023 N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC nctransportationmuseum.org/day-out-with-thomas Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy are rolling into Spencer, NC on September 22-24 and September 29–October 1. Join...
Aug 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It is back to school time and many households are in prep mode as children get ready to end summer and enter the classroom. While it is common to see families shopping for school supplies, taking first day of school...
Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas So, you’re the proud parent of a high school student gearing up for college! You might have heard about how crucial the college essay is for highlighting your child’s unique qualities and talents. But don’t worry,...
Aug 13, 2023 | Elementary Age, Entertaining, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller My 6.5-year-old, Maggie, had been looking forward to her first “real” sleepover all summer. Back in May, we decided on a date for the event and coordinated a Friday night that worked for three of her best kindergarten friends from last...
Aug 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Heather Miller As summer is starting to come to an end and we are all rushing to get the best “back to school” deals, I can’t help but think about all of the things that I will not miss once my kiddos are back in class and working...
Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers Apple picking is always a fun adventure for families, and a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors. Many local orchards are already open for picking! Below is our list of pick-your-own apple farms and orchards within the Triad, or...
Aug 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Are you looking for a feeding solution for your baby that keeps them healthy and protects our environment? Then, you should consider glass breast milk storage and glass bottles. Burrbaby products are the solution and superior choice!...
Aug 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Kelly Nichols A force to be reckoned with, my momma ran the world. She always knew what to do, how to do it, and how to look good while you were doing it. Life was tough, but she was always tougher. Never a rule follower nor even a rule breaker, my...
Aug 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson, author of the blog MothersRest.com Summer vacay is winding down. Which means BOREDOM amongst the younger set is winding up! If your people are suddenly allergic to the pool, here’s your go-to list of TEN free ways to spend these final...
Aug 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Updated by TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany 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...
Aug 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Dr. Jesse Rapp, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS – Taylor Physical Therapy & Wellness “Do your kegels!” We hear this common phrase any time there is a pelvic health related issue. This question comes in pregnancy, postpartum and throughout the age range. We are told...
