Dec 10, 2020 | By Location, By Stage, Greensboro, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies The holidays are typically known for gift-giving, but what about the season of giving back? Giving to others is a natural next step to gratitude and helps your child understand the importance of contributing to the...
Nov 16, 2020 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper, author of the blog Free Spirited Mom It’s that time of year again when temperatures start to drop and the daylight gets shorter. Yet, there is no reason that you cannot still enjoy nature. Bring the beauty of the outdoors inside for the...
Nov 13, 2020 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation, Sports, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Thanksgiving and football seem to go together like turkey and dressing. In many families, Thanksgiving Day meals are scheduled around the “big game” so everyone can be seated and ready to focus undivided attention from the opening...
Jun 12, 2020 | Adult Education, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelly Sipe, a local Kindergarten Teacher, and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Coordinator Our current state of affairs seems heightened to some, and yet, the same as it has always been to others – depending on your life experiences and...
May 7, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Andrea Ropko There is an energy around this current state of being that we are in that is awfully reminiscent of the time when my kids were really young. You know, those years when they were all under the age of four. Maybe it’s the smallness of our...
Apr 30, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Working Parents
By Guest Blogger Sarah Brennan I am a full-time single mom with a full-time job at a large online sports betting company. My business is 24/7 and high profile. My responsibilities at work are massive and during this uncertain time, my department is responsible for...
Apr 15, 2020 | Adult Education, Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Health
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd “Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” I love this quote by the renowned Fred Rogers (aka Mr. Rogers), especially in today’s climate. It gives me...
Apr 13, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Exercise, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member, Anna Keller This is such a strange season in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and if you’re a parent it can often feel especially trying. You and your kids are together ALL THE TIME, and it’s just…a lot. There are high highs and low lows and...
Apr 7, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Suzanne C. Danhauer, PhD* We are in a time of unprecedented volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. How can we maintain our emotional well-being as we cope with the rapidly changing landscape of COVID-19? In our current context, here are a...
Dec 21, 2019 | From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Dennette Bailey When I was a youngster, my sisters and I were hardcore believers in Santa Claus – all the way up to the 4th grade! I will never forget the day when my younger sister and I were at the grocery store with my mother walking through the aisles...
Dec 13, 2019 | By Stage, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Dennette Bailey I recently had the opportunity to give a tour to a family looking for a preschool for their child and when I greeted them at the door the 3-year old boy said, “look I got this rock for you.” I was elated and amazed (I happen to be a rock collector...
Dec 12, 2019 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! December is known as the most wonderful time of year, yet, we are often pulled into the hustle and bustle with long “to do” lists, stressful preparations and just too many things going...
Dec 5, 2019 | Education, Greensboro, Holidays, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies The holidays are typically known for gift-giving, but what about the season of giving back? Giving to others is a natural next step to gratitude and helps your child understand the importance of contributing to the community. So,...
Nov 15, 2019 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! November marks the beginning of a season when gratitude is top-of-mind. Studies show that practices of gratitude can significantly improve lives and even alter a brain’s makeup for the...
Oct 1, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Greensboro, Health, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Kalie Moore, LPCA, clinical therapist at Wynns Family Psychology Have you ever wondered what happened to the “spark” in your relationship? Or why the emotional chasm between the two of you just seems to keep getting bigger, no matter what you do? Even...
Aug 12, 2019 | Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Gray Moulton, LMFT, PLLC My clients come to me often sharing that their spouses are driving them insane. It never fails. A couple will come to me and tell me about the things that attracted them to one another and inevitably, one will share stories...
Jul 30, 2019 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Rachel Haggerty, author of the blog Redemption Red: The Haggerty Life Six months into my marriage, at age 19 I found out we were going to have our first child. Living off of close to minimum wage income, and only enough food in our refrigerator to...
Feb 20, 2019 | Adult Education, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Even though February in North Carolina brings us fickle weather, it won’t be too long before we can venture outdoors and enjoy the hints of spring. Until then, let’s embrace a few more weeks of indoor activities, with reading being...
Dec 31, 2018 | Info about Our Website, Local Resources
By Katie Moosbrugger Whew – it’s been another fantastic year for Triad Moms on Main! As you know, we showcase many different topics and writers on our site day after day. What you might not know, however, is that it often takes a lot of time, effort, and...
Dec 12, 2018 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Since I was a child, the holiday season has always been magical to me. Decorations, family gatherings, seasonal music, treasured holiday recipes and the feelings of excitement and joy that fill the air all create a “special...
Nov 23, 2018 | Holidays, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelly Sipe This week in my kindergarten class, we have been studying the Pilgrims and learning of their voyage from England. We’ve talked about the reasons why they left England. We have also spent some time comparing our lives to those of the...
Oct 29, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders October is breast cancer awareness month. While most of us are aware of that, the sad fact is most still aren’t fully aware of all that breast cancer entails. I interviewed four local women for this blog. All are amazing moms and women...
Jun 11, 2018 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Heather Miller My grandmother had a huge part in my upbringing. She was 50 years my senior and I spent more time with her than I did with any other member of my family. I chose to hang out at her house and run errands with her well into my teens while...
Mar 7, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Misty Nichols, author of Back Porch Bliss You know those times when the laundry is finished, the house sparkles, the toys are tucked away, children are nestled all snug in their beds and you sit down for a glass of wine and a new book as the moonlight...
Feb 27, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Dr. Tom Nixon, owner of Twin City Health Before we begin, you should know that you are doing better than you think you are! The simple fact that you are reading this shows you love your children. Take a few moments today and celebrate all the WINS you have...
Jan 30, 2018 | Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Jen Seeba This a marathon, not a sprint. But it’s been over a year, we are still running, and there is no finish line. “I wet the bed,” my 7-year-old daughter mumbles as she crawls into bed with us. Odd — this is my girl who potty-trained in a...
Dec 5, 2017 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Michelle Salcedo, M.Ed, Chief Academic Officer, The Sunshine House Kids grow up fast. Before you know it, your 2-year-old will be a 16-year-old driving off in their first car. Ok, it might not be that fast, but with the growth of media and technology...
Nov 23, 2017 | Holidays, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Laura Simon I was driving my boys to swim team practice when the car in front of me slammed on the brakes. Actually, he did it three of four times before pulling halfway into a turn lane and coming to a complete stop, with half of his car hanging into the lane...
Jun 16, 2017 | Parenting & Family, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos, M.S., CRC, LPCA If your teen has ever said… “No one understands me” “I’m ugly” “No one gets me” “I feel everyone judges me” “I’m not good enough” Then he/she is likely experiencing emotional difficulties with depression or anxiety. As a...
Jan 3, 2017 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Laura Simon Last Friday was a doozy of a day. My oldest two kids, who are home schooled, were uncharacteristically resistant to anything that resembled learning. Things they usually enjoy weren’t holding their attention, and the only activities they wanted to do...
