Sep 17, 2019 | Adults, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Christine Murray, PhD, LPC, LMFT, Director of the Healthy Relationships Initiative Our Healthy Relationships Initiative (HRI) team is excited to partner with Triad Moms on Main on this blog series. In this series, we offer general guidance to...
Sep 15, 2019 | Birthday Parties, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Diane Olsen The French phrase “respondez, s’il vous plait” means, quite simply, “respond, please” (or as the French say, “respond if you will”). Believe it or not I learned this at the tender age of 6. My mother was a stickler for etiquette and I was...
Sep 10, 2019 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Rachel Haggerty, author of the blog Redemption Red: The Haggerty Life Growing up the oldest of six children, there wasn’t any room for selfishness or entitlement. Any trace of that, junk was nipped in the bud pretty quickly in those close...
Sep 9, 2019 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Amy E. Hughes As parents we want our kids to be the best versions of themselves. We push them to succeed in school, sports, the arts, or whatever their interest may be. Sometimes in the daily rush of life, we forget, it’s also our job to help them to...
Sep 8, 2019 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Julie Fritz I don’t like change. I like things the way they are. I like feeling comfortable and knowing what to expect. The funny thing about that is that things are always changing. Especially since I became a parent. In fact, the only consistent...
Sep 2, 2019 | Education, Elementary, Hot Topics, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Dennette Bailey Have you heard about the story in the news this past April concerning a young boy in Michigan who had charges filed against him because he hit a classmate with a ball during a game of dodgeball? This young boy was charged with...
Aug 27, 2019 | Education, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelly Hines Four days before my oldest child went to college, I bought 14 boxes of tampons and then sat and cried in the grocery store parking lot. Did I cry because I’d just spent a small fortune on feminine hygiene products? Did I cry because I was...
Aug 24, 2019 | Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Rachel Hoeing Picky Eaters. If you don’t have one, 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 that.” My thought:...
Aug 17, 2019 | Babies, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By The Early Check Team What’s Early Check? Early Check is a research study that offers health tests for all babies born in North Carolina. The testing is free, no travel is required, and nothing is needed from your baby. All that moms need to do is visit...
Jul 26, 2019 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Katy Tolliver, MSW, LCSW, Post Placement Coordinator at Family Services, Inc. Family Services, Inc. has been working with adoptive and foster families for 75 years! Over the years, we have supported many families on their journey to become parents...
Jul 20, 2019 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Tweens & Teens
By Katie Moosbrugger We had a sad day in our house recently. My soon-to-be tween asked if she could now call me “Mom” instead of “Mommy.” I knew this day would eventually come, but I was shocked at how it hit me. Even though – every once in a while – she shows...
Jul 18, 2019 | Crafts & Hobbies, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Katie Kaley, author of the blog Words from a Mama With summer already well underway, you may have already exhausted your list of things to do with your toddler to keep them entertained during the summer. Yes, you have beach trips and full day outings...
Jul 17, 2019 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas of kristendaukas.com Raise your hand if you’re currently in the throes of getting your college-bound freshman ready for the big move. It doesn’t matter if they’re going to college right in your hometown, home state, or...
Jul 13, 2019 | 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...
Jul 12, 2019 | By Stage, Hot Topics, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Christine Murray, PhD, LPC, LMFT, Director of the Healthy Relationships Initiative Our Healthy Relationships Initiative (HRI) team is excited to partner with Triad Moms on Main on this blog series. In this series, we offer general guidance to relationship or family...
Jul 5, 2019 | Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Andrea Randolph Legs must be shaved, unibrow separated, hair flat-ironed, and tight jeans squeezed into—and I am screaming inside my head, “Not all at once, slow down!” My daughter, she is only eleven years old–this kind, responsible, smart,...
Jul 2, 2019 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Working Parents
By Guest Blogger Jennifer Turner Long days at the pool, chasing after the ice cream truck, staying up late catching lighting bugs and sleeping in. That’s what summer break is all about, right? That’s how I remember my perfectly imperfect childhood. But, for my kids,...
Jun 30, 2019 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By Rachel Hoeing and Megan Berlinger Having your first child changes your entire world. You can’t even remember what it was like when there were was not a baby in the house. Then child number two comes along and your world gets rocked again! Not to mention,...
Jun 27, 2019 | By Stage, From the Heart, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Jessie Ballard, author of mombunsandmoscato.com You ever feel like you’re just wingin’ it with this whole parenting toddlers thing? Same. So, what do you do when those sweet, chubby, cuddly babies turn into sticky, raging, megaphones of drama and...
Jun 22, 2019 | Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Safety, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Jen Mearns Are you thinking about going on a family vacation? Do you have very small children, or as I like to call them, littles? Just thinking about vacationing with littles might send your anxiety through the roof. I’m here to tell you that it is not easy!...
Jun 21, 2019 | Birthday Parties, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Katie Moosbrugger When did we decide – as parents – that sleepovers were a good idea? Sure, the notion can sound dreamy (especially if mom and dad get the house to themselves one night), but let’s admit it: the next day can be a true nightmare for both parents and...
Jun 20, 2019 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
By Kelly Hines I don’t know why my kids wouldn’t want to spend every waking moment with me – but something happened as soon as they hit the tween stage. They started wanting to hang out with their friends all the time! Lucky for me, I have a great list of stuff...
Jun 19, 2019 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson You know the expression: Children should be seen and not heard. It’s total bunk. Do not build your parenting around this concept! You will live to regret it. Your kid will draw horses on the wall behind her bed. Or draw all over his...
Jun 17, 2019 | Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Sarah Kotelnicki Ah, sweet summer vacation! Even though I work full-time, I try to make summer feel like a vacation for the kids. It’s important to me that our kids, 8 & 6, have memories of the summer being relaxed, carefree and fun. That means a...
Jun 15, 2019 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing How many of you have already heard “I’m bored” come out of your child’s mouth since school let out? Although it’s irritating to hear, I think one of the best learning lessons is to allow your children to be bored. Boredom...
Jun 12, 2019 | Adults, By Stage, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Elisa D Wallace It is hard enough being a mother—either new or experienced—without the onslaught of the infamous “Mom Shamers.” Yes, “mom-shaming,” (making a mother feel ashamed about a decision she has made in relation to motherhood), is happening to...
Jun 11, 2019 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Lisette Hoschek As we entered the local pizza joint in the small town we were visiting for the weekend, my husband and I felt a tantrum brewing. Our youngest, Charlie, was already in tears in the parking lot. Less than a minute after we walked in, he...
Jun 10, 2019 | Adults, Babies, By Stage, Helpful Lists & Directories, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Anna Keller It takes a village, as they say, when it comes to child rearing. For me, that village has come in the form of amazingly supportive friends and family as well as a collection of books, websites, podcasts, etc. that have helped me gain...
Jun 9, 2019 | Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Thea DeLoreto Ah, summer vacation. I see you are back, you Minx. I know you are all popular and everyone loves you. I get it. You are all hot and steamy and fun with your sunshine and your maxi dresses. But like every great super star…you have...
Jun 7, 2019 | Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Health, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Christine Murray, PhD, LPC, LMFT, Director of the Healthy Relationships Initiative Our Healthy Relationships Initiative (HRI) team is excited to partner with Triad Moms on Main on this blog series. In this series, we offer general guidance to relationship or family...
