Jun 6, 2023 | Babies, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Sports, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Summer is almost here, and for most families, that means a lot of time in the sun and water. Whether at a pool or at the lake, water play is a great way to cool off. However, any time in the water with kids means parents must be extra...
Jun 3, 2023 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey As a preschool teacher I am thankful for the relationships I develop with families. In time they trust me to assist them with issues that may arise with their children, and I do my best to help them. On occasion their children might...
May 28, 2023 | Adults, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Shawntelle Minear, Her Meetups, Organizer Have you ever noticed the term “Supermom” gets thrown around like confetti? Yet if you ask a lot of moms, they will tell you they feel anything but super. Have you ever stopped to think about what people think...
May 22, 2023 | Education, Homeschooling, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon I’m a solo parent. I work full-time. I also homeschool my kids. Like many aspects of my life these days, it isn’t what I would have chosen. But it’s possible, and you’d be surprised how many people do it. If you’re considering this for...
May 17, 2023 | Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent In 2021, around 19.4 percent of teenagers between ages 16 and 19 were employees while enrolled at school in the United States. This is an increase from the previous year, when 17.6 percent of teenagers were working while in school....
May 14, 2023 | Adults, Babies, By Stage, Elementary Age, From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Moms, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By the TMoM Team Members As a site built and ran by mothers, it only seems logical to ask the TMoM team about their motherhood thoughts. Each member answered two questions that highlighted their motherhood experience. It is the hope of the whole team that you enjoy,...
May 12, 2023 | Babies, Camps, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: You’re Invited to the Dash’s Princess Tea Party Check Out the Recently Updated Mom Groups Directory Are You Pregnant or Have a Newborn? Have You Signed Up for Summer Camp Yet? Happy Mother’s...
May 11, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Dr. Bryan Wolfe, Winston Salem Christian School, Head of School Winston Salem Christian School is the most diverse private school in the state of North Carolina (niche.com). Socioeconomic and ethnic diversity provide a space for a rich educational experience. An...
May 7, 2023 | Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Do you have a picky eater? If you don’t, you should feel lucky. Before having kids I always smirked when I heard parents say things like, “Oh I wish I could serve casseroles for dinner, but my kids just won’t eat...
May 2, 2023 | Adult Children, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas It’s a common dilemma for parents of high school teens today – should their child attend college or not? On the one hand, there are many potential benefits to attending college, such as: Making connections with professionals...
Apr 30, 2023 | Adults, Arts & Enrichment Activities, Burlington, By Location, Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Spas & Salons, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Mom’s are amazing people. For most of their mom life they are continuously giving. Giving birth, giving nourishment, giving love, giving support, giving hugs and kisses, giving bandaids, giving and giving. And usually giving with...
Apr 29, 2023 | Family Time, From the Heart, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Thea DeLoreto, author of the blog The Lint Trap I didn’t know it would be this hard. It is just keeping small humans alive. A little food, some milk, water, get them out of the house regularly, and they should be good to go. Right? RIGHT? But it...
Apr 24, 2023 | Adults, Humor, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson, author of the blog MothersRest.com Wedding season is here. If you’re one of those lucky parents on the guest list for an upcoming soiree, here’s my #1 rule: LEAVE THE KIDDOS HOME. Because small children really put a damper on party vibes....
Apr 23, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Helpful Lists & Directories, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. End of grade testing (aka EOGs). I remember first hearing that it was time for my child to engage in the EOGs. Then, I felt my stomach drop and my heart clinch. I knew that it was coming because she was entering the...
Apr 16, 2023 | By Stage, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Heather Miller It started off with a nice warm bath. Then we moved on to her favorite show. The lights dimmed, the milk poured, and the house was calm. This is how I prepped my first born for bedtime each and every night. She was then gently carried...
Apr 15, 2023 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Dr. Ankita Patel As parents, we get into a habit of just doing things ourselves because it is more efficient and done correctly. However, if kids are given the chance to do some of these tasks, they may surprise you. Helping with chores at an early...
Apr 8, 2023 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley We all know that April showers bring May flowers. But, not to worry! There are plenty indoor activities around the Triad to keep your kids busy. We are so lucky because if you venture 20 minutes down the road, you discover a new city....
Mar 30, 2023 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Alona Orofino Feeding a toddler is hard work. As a parent, you want to ensure they eat enough and eat the things that are rich in nutrients. We resort to all sorts of methods to get them to eat. For example, we use forms like bribing, threatening and...
Mar 28, 2023 | Babies, Baby Directories, Burlington, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Photography, Raising Children, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Do you want to look back on gorgeous newborn, baby, or family photos for years to come and fondly reflect back on those memories? Did you have a baby and want to always remember how adorable they looked in those newborn days? If you...
Mar 25, 2023 | Adults, Babies, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
Win 3 Hours of Services for Helping New Moms from Hart for Moms! Are you expecting or have a baby at home? Do you feel overwhelmed by this major life change? You are not alone! Hart for Moms, LLC is there for you mamas! If you need someone to watch baby while you rest...
Mar 23, 2023 | Babies, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd An older friend once shared some advice that significantly impacted me as a parent: go ahead and play that game. She was essentially telling me to never pass up an opportunity to play with my children. She went on to say that the...
Mar 22, 2023 | Food & Nutrition, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Jay Callahan From 2015-2019, I drove around a white Volkswagen minivan and tried to give back to the community of Greater Winston-Salem in a little way through The Man Van. Then in 2019, we sold the minivan and more importantly, our third child,...
Mar 20, 2023 | Camps, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Health, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Karen L. Smith, PT, of Peace Physical Therapy LLC Before you know it, summer will be here, and the kids will be out of school. It is the perfect time for that cross-country family adventure! Or maybe you want to send your kids to camp so you can have a week of...
Mar 19, 2023 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Easter egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, Easter events, and more! We are thrilled to the many ways to celebrate the holiday and enjoy time with family all over the Triad. Below is an updated list of Easter events happening...
Mar 16, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary, Elementary Age, Homeschooling, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Religion, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
Creative Arts Camp July 17 – 21, 2023 9:00am – 3:30pm & 9:00am – 12:00pm 501 Miller St, Winston-Salem, NC 1st – 6th Grades Pre-K – Kindergarten Creative Arts Camp is a week-long safari celebration of God’s creation through art,...
Mar 13, 2023 | Adults, Elementary Age, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Here’s a topic I find myself thinking about often as a parent to young children. How can I best set each of my kids up for success when it comes to having a healthy body image? This feels like a daunting task being, you know, a human in...
Mar 6, 2023 | Burlington, Education, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Kernersville, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Preparing to go to college is usually a stressful time for parents and their children. It’s a time of great change, with a lot of laughs and tears. Even though your high schooler may be ready to go to college, it’s still a...
Mar 5, 2023 | -, Elementary, Elementary Age, Family Time, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt The many stressors that resulted from the Covid pandemic have increased our collective awareness of the mental health of our youth. There are many children and teenagers in our nation experiencing feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and...
Feb 21, 2023 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. Here’s the scenario: My children love the playground, and my oldest child really enjoys anything that spins. Therefore, when her sibling spun her around on the playground equipment, she laughed with excitement. Then,...
Feb 16, 2023 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Sarah Hester, MS, RD “Didn’t I just feed you?!” is the question that comes to my mind often as a mom of a busy toddler. Providing three healthy meals and one to two snacks a day can easily make my whole day feel like it revolves around what food my...