Jul 8, 2023 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Have you ever had something in your life for so long that you don’t remember when it was introduced? It is basically another member of your family. Well, that describes the sixth member of my family: slime. My daughter...
Jul 1, 2023 | Adults, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Developmental Concerns, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Kernersville, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
Grand Opening of Elizabeth Hepler Speech Therapy! 8004 Linville Rd, Suite A1, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 223-4792 ehspeechtherapy.com Grand Opening! Elizabeth Hepler Speech Therapy is now open in Oak Ridge, NC. Bringing you Speech Therapy that’s Fun and...
Jun 27, 2023 | Adults, From the Doctor, Hot Topics, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling Do you want to raise a happy, kind, and successful child? One of my favorite books is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. One of the habits is to keep the end in mind. This is the...
Jun 26, 2023 | 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 24, 2023 | Adults, Arts & Enrichment Activities, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Summer is here! For parents, the beginning of summer brings multiple emotions. There is excitement for the opportunity to spend more time with the kids. It also often means anxiety if you need to fill so many days with things to do...
Jun 23, 2023 | Babies, Burlington, Camps, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Info about Our Website, Kernersville, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: It’s Time to Enroll at The Nest School! The Year-Round Child Care Directory is Updated It’s Not Too Late to Sign-up! Happy First Week of Summer...
Jun 22, 2023 | Elementary, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Lindsay Jordan ATR-P, LCMHCA, Registered Art Therapist, and Clinical Mental Health Counselor As a parent myself, I personally know how it can be both a sweet and sometimes funny memory, to recall watching your little one enjoy drawing their first...
Jun 21, 2023 | Baby Directories, Child Care Facilities & Programs, Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers Fun and friends await little ones at Bizi Kidz! For over 18 years, this safe and reliable hourly drop-in childcare facility has been the ultimate on-call resource for parents in the Triad, offering a fun-filled playdate for kids and...
Jun 18, 2023 | From the Heart, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Jay Callahan It’s a common phrase to hear people say that the best day of their lives was when their child/children were born. I disagree. The best day of my life is each additional day I get to spend with my three kids and watch them grow into...
Jun 17, 2023 | Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Sarah Hester, MS, RD The temperatures are rising, you’re dusting off the beach gear stored from last year, and the kids are itching to play outside. It’s finally summer! As you plan your next destination or your next picnic, keep hydration in mind....
Jun 15, 2023 | Adults, From the Heart, Hot Topics, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller I saw this IG post from Shawn Johnson (someone I love following, by the way!) the other day and was reminded how much I dislike messages like this one. It reflects that dads are in some way deficient when it comes to dealing with their...
Jun 13, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Elementary Age, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon I basically drive a taxi. I mean, its silver, not yellow. But on any given day, I’m pretty sure I traverse the whole Triad. Why? My kids are in extracurricular activities. Swimming, soccer, music, theater – you name it, they’ve...
Jun 9, 2023 | By Stage, Family Time, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger, Christine Murray, Ph.D., LCMHC, LMFT As a mom to one pre-teen and one teenager, I often find myself thinking that I’ve only got a certain number of summers left with my boys before they head off to college. Although this thought can make me sad, it...
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....
