Aug 31, 2023 | Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey It is a rite of passage for preschool aged children to embark upon the adventures of preschool. Even so, it can be a bit intimidating for both the child and parent. If you are sending your little one to preschool or maybe...
Aug 20, 2023 | Burlington, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, Homeschooling, Kernersville, Local Resources, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Some of my fondest childhood memories are the trips to the library with my mom. She was an avid reader and shared that love of books with my sister and me. So when I started having children, I was thrilled to share that same memory...
Aug 12, 2023 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Heather Miller As summer is starting to come to an end and we are all rushing to get the best “back to school” deals, I can’t help but think about all of the things that I will not miss once my kiddos are back in class and working...
Aug 3, 2023 | Day Trips, Family Time, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson, author of the blog MothersRest.com Summer vacay is winding down. Which means BOREDOM amongst the younger set is winding up! If your people are suddenly allergic to the pool, here’s your go-to list of TEN free ways to spend these final...
Jul 27, 2023 | Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd One summer afternoon in 1974, my mom asked me to join her on the floor where she sat in front of our large console stereo, flipping through a tall stack of vinyl albums. My mom loved music and had a wide variety of albums by...
Jul 25, 2023 | Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Single Parenting
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Time is a crazy, uncontrollable, and hard to understand concept. No matter how old I get it always seems to allude me. But time has also brought me the gift of patience and wisdom. At 23, I became a single mom. Those difficult days...
Jul 14, 2023 | Education, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Preschool, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Fall Enrollment is Available Now at The Nest School! High Point Swim Club – Birthday Parties & Swim Lessons TMoM’s Newly Updated Blueberry Picking Directory Win 2 Sessions of Swim Lessons at High...
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 6, 2023 | Food & Nutrition, Moms & Dads, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey I like a cold sweet treat in the summer, and children definitely love a cold sweet treat all year long. As a mom and preschool teacher, it is important to me to teach the children how to enjoy the sweetness of natural fruit while...
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 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 19, 2023 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. It is summer and what a great time to go swimming, walk in the parks, and go on the annual summer vacation! When I think of summer, I rarely think of cooking, but when I do, I think of grilling. A lot of grilling. While...
Jun 14, 2023 | By Location, Crafts & Hobbies, Featured Directories, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Local Resources, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley Many local theaters are back with discounted movie deals for kids this summer! Select Triad area movie theaters are offering weekly programs for kids that range from $1 – $5 admission (some include snacks). You can also find...
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 4, 2023 | Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing and the Momsanity Team When it comes to nutrition, the ladies at Momsanity know what they are talking about! So when it comes to recipes, they are incredible with taking an old favorite and tweaking it so that it becomes a healthy...
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 20, 2023 | Babies, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders My second-born daughter, who is now 11 months old, is the happiest little baby. If you saw her you’d never guess this poor kid has had pretty much all the common baby health issues – and some not so common. I want to lead this blog to...
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 10, 2023 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Hot Topics, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Mom & Dads Directories, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By TMoM team member Sandy Harper If you’re expecting a baby or are a parent looking for things to do with your baby or young toddler, Mom League is your go-to. The Newborn Series is an 8-week series for moms and babies 0-3 months postpartum and each week features...
May 3, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders What can you find on this Summer Bucket List Directory? Waterparks, outdoor adventures, arts, animals, day trips, and more! Babies, teens, and everyone in between – we’ve got ideas to keep your family entertained all summer long in...
Apr 26, 2023 | Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Britney Dent As the school year draws to an end, most teachers are scheduling end of year IEP meetings or “re-eval” meetings. An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is a legally binding document that lays out accommodations for students receiving...
Apr 17, 2023 | Babies, Bereavement, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Rainbow baby. Do you know this term? If you do, then it has likely directly impacted you and you probably have or are hoping for a rainbow baby yourself. Until October 2021, I had never really put much thought into that term or truly...
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 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 | -, Birthday Parties, Helpful Lists & Directories
Plan the birthday party your child— and even the adults— will remember for a lifetime at Kersey Valley Laser Tag! Two hours of game and instruction: Only $289 plus tax + fees for up to 10 players. Make it a cookout and reserve our grill today at no charge....
Feb 23, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” – Albert Einstein I’m at an age where I keep forgetting how old I am. Quick math: I was born in August of 1985 and it’s February of 2023 so…yes, I’m currently 37....
Feb 17, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Burlington, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, High Point, High School & Beyond, Homeschooling, Kernersville, Middle School, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In today’s Friday Finds: Summer Camps at Reconsidered Goods Updated Preschool Directory The TMoM Private/Independent Schools Directory is Updated! Vote for Your Favorite TMoM Choice Awards Finalists!...
Feb 6, 2023 | Entertaining, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders During COVID we were forced to learn how to really have fun at home. However, from those experiences we learned there are so many family activities that bring us joy. Valentine’s Day was a great example. Two years ago during the...
Feb 1, 2023 | Camps, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Recreation
Our Greensboro Summer Camps Directory is sponsored by Greensboro Day School. GDS offers a fun and exciting summer program, with a wide variety of day camp options for students age two and up. Children can explore art, basketball, golf, soccer, chess, Legos, theatre,...
