Apr 27, 2024 | Education, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
This post contains affiliate links, no extra charge is added to purchase but Triad Moms on Main may receive a small commission. Earth Day is celebrated annually to bring awareness of the importance of caring for our planet. There are various ways you can celebrate...
Apr 26, 2024 | -, Burlington, By Location, Camps, Children with Special Needs, Family Time, Greensboro, Health, High Point, Hiking & Camping, Kernersville, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Winston-Salem
In Today’s Friday Finds: UNITE Festival hosted by Family Support Network of Central Carolina (FSNCC) Ruckus Climbing Gym Giveaway Summer Camps Warm Weather Recipes Spring Clean Your Finances UNITE Festival host by Family Support Network of Central...
Apr 25, 2024 | Family Time, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Megan Taylor, a writer with Forsyth Family magazine Brazilian writer and singer Paulo Coelho once said: “A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be curious, and to fight tirelessly for something.” As a teacher, I...
Apr 22, 2024 | Holidays, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon I should preface this by warning you that I’m the last person anyone would ever suggest to write a post about celebrating Earth Day, and it’s not because I don’t care about teaching my kids to value and care for our home. It’s because I...
Apr 15, 2024 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM team member Dani Luft Recently on Facebook, a few of my friends posted this article on Detachment parenting and it got me thinking about attachment vs. detachment parenting: Which method do I most associate myself with doing and has that way been successful...
Apr 14, 2024 | By Stage, Elementary Age, For the Home, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper It is no doubt that kids are spending more time indoors than any other previous generation. Yet, we are well aware of how important it is for children to playing outdoors. Granted in this day and age it is almost unthinkable to just...
Apr 1, 2024 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Safety
By Written by Guest Blogger Dennette Bailey Updated by Sarah Marchwiany Child abuse awareness is very close to my heart as I was a victim of child abuse. One of the things I promised myself as a child is that I would do my best to help abused children as well as help...
Mar 31, 2024 | Babies, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Featured Directories, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders This directory is sponsored by Winston-Salem Pediatrics. Winston-Salem Pediatrics is a privately-owned pediatric office in Winston-Salem. They truly live up to their motto of, “Treating Your Child as One of Our Own.” To them, you and...
Mar 28, 2024 | Parenting Tips, Raising Children, Safety, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s digital world, there is really no way to avoid your child browsing the internet, using a smart phone or tablet, or accessing online apps on technology like Firesticks. The internet is a vast cyber world that is full...
Mar 23, 2024 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
Easter egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, Easter events, and more! We are thrilled to share 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 throughout Burlington,...
Mar 17, 2024 | Adults, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt My preteen son is constantly amazed when I tell him stories of the past. In the 1980s and 1990s the world operated at a different pace. While I appreciate many of the technological advances created over the last several decades, I...
Mar 1, 2024 | Adults, Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Elementary Age, Featured Events, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Local Events, Local Resources, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting Tips, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
LD Resource Fair April 3, 2024, at 6 – 7:30pm Noble Academy – 3310 Horse Pen Creek Road nobleknights.org Noble Academy will host a LD Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 3rd from 6-7:30 pm. Stop by to learn more about the various resources available in the...
Feb 24, 2024 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Lisa Witherspoon A couple years ago, my husband and I took our three daughters to an event on a local college campus. While there, we walked through one of the older buildings and passed by a bank of payphones. “What are those?” the girls asked. I...
Feb 22, 2024 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent Some studies show that teens who work part-time jobs have lower grades and higher risk for issues like alcohol and drug abuse. Other studies show that early employment leads to higher graduation rates and increased lifetime earnings....
Feb 17, 2024 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By Anique Fredrick This post contains affiliate links. You won’t be charge and additional to shop them, but we may get a small commision. Black History Month is a time to honor the achievements, history, and culture of African Americans. One of the best ways to...
Feb 15, 2024 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Family Time, From the Heart, Health, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt When my son was little, wintertime posed a challenge of keeping him occupied during stretches of undesirable weather. Often bored at home, we would seek fun and cost-efficient indoor activities. These activities included gymnastic...
Feb 10, 2024 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelly Hines Five-year-olds might be the most ridiculous people on the planet. Two-year-olds try, three-year-olds give it a go, four-year-olds come very, very close – but five-year-olds? Five-year-olds ROCK ridiculousness. They are just smart...
Jan 25, 2024 | From the Heart, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Rachel Haggerty with The Witty Uterus One of my favorite comedians, Jim Gaffigan says to the crowd, ”If you ever wonder what it is like having four children, just imagine you are drowning, and then someone hands you a baby.” Watching this act with two...
Jan 24, 2024 | By Stage, Family Time, Featured Directories, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
Written by Guest Blogger Kelly Hines, updated by Suzy Fielders 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 older...
Jan 22, 2024 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Meredith Carlton, Head of School at Beacon Academy, a faith-based Montessori preschool and Acton elementary and middle school. Our school’s mission is to “inspire every person who walks through our doors to find a calling and change the world.” There is no question...
Jan 20, 2024 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It all started when my daughter asked to help make breakfast a few years ago. My husband cracked the eggs, and she began moving the whisk in a circle. My son then walked into the kitchen and asked if he could make the...
Jan 18, 2024 | By Location, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Terrial “Terry” L. Aiken, Director of Student Life, and Jessica Beaumont, Art, Gardening, Service Learning We aspire to develop leaders who will leave HPFS and make a positive difference in our community and the world. We practice service and grow...
Jan 9, 2024 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Health, Private Schools, Raising Children
By Greensboro Day School As caregivers, parents, and educators, we play a crucial role in shaping the emotional well-being of the young minds in our care. Understanding and actively supporting the mental health of young children is not just a responsibility, but a...
Jan 7, 2024 | Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Whitney Barnard There are many ways to approach the New Year. For many of us, it means to assess our lives and change something we’re unhappy with. Whether it’s our diet, exercise routine, or our tendency to procrastinate, there’s always room for...
Dec 28, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Raising Children, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Doug Stark of Gracie Barra Greensboro It is heart breaking to see a child struggling with bullying. The fear, anxiety, low self-esteem – bullying can have big mental, emotional and even developmental impacts. As parents, we can equip our children with confidence...
Dec 21, 2023 | Education, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Private Schools, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent The New Year is the perfect time to start fresh. If there’s any aspect of life that could be improved, setting some clear and attainable goals can help! Sometimes it’s hard for teens to set goals, especially realistic goals....
Dec 19, 2023 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Private Schools, Raising Children, Religion, Teens & Tweens
By Pamela Horn, Assistant Head of School at High Point Friends School High Point Friends School cultivates a community that is welcoming and inclusive of people from all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Equality and the belief of “there is that of God in...
Dec 6, 2023 | From the Heart, Holidays, Humor, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson, author of the blog MothersRest.com A few days ago, my oldest asked, “Is there really only one Santa?” I cheerily called out, “NOPE!” My son gave me the worse look ever, channeling: WRONG ANSWER! Little brother...
Nov 30, 2023 | Babies, Birthday Parties, Books, Supplies & Gear, Burlington, Entertaining, Greensboro, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders The Very Hungry Caterpillar was always one of my favorite kid’s books and still is to this day. My middle daughter also loves it, and the many spin off books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Fall. For her first...
Nov 24, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC Have you thought to yourself, how do I treat myself during the ups and downs of life? How do I treat myself when things are going well? How do I treat myself when life kicks me right in the rear end? Life, will without a...
