Jul 5, 2022 | 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 1, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Hot Topics, Safety
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Last week broke the hearts of America once again as we heard the news of innocent children and teachers being shot and killed within their school. As most of you know, we try our best to steer clear of politics and current events on...
May 14, 2022 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Fans filled the stands as players for each team huddled on the sidelines, listening to last minute game instructions from their respective coaches. The huddle ended with a pep talk and collective team cheer, signaling it was time...
Mar 28, 2022 | Family Time, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd With springtime weather and the possibility of spring beach trips on the horizon, I was reminded of a beach trip my family took several years ago and an important lesson I learned while there. One afternoon while relaxing by the...
Jan 19, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd We have all had moments when someone says something that “sticks” with us and makes a long-term impact. One such moment happened to me when my daughter was two months old. I was hosting a committee meeting for an organization I had...
Dec 15, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, Health, High Point, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Sarah Fedele, director of marketing and communications for American Heart Association “I’m reminded every day of the things I could have missed. My daughter Gillian got engaged last year. Being part of the planning and witnessing “say yes to the...
Aug 31, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Working Parents
By Guest Blogger April Prioleau Is there really anything that Moms can’t do?! This is what I reminded myself when I knew I would travel for a work trip in August. I have four kids, work full-time, and do part time consulting work, so planning for the trip was a little...
May 19, 2021 | Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Every morning when I get dressed, I pull on my athletic leggings that haven’t been worn for athletics in months, throw my hair into a messy bun I hope will look like intentionally-rumpled beach waves to my colleagues on Zoom, and finish...
Apr 7, 2021 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Tara Pitts By mid-January of this year, I had hit a wall. Between my spouse working from home for the last 10 months, and my teens’ virtual learning schedule, I rarely had any time without someone asking for food, advice, or technical assistance with...
Mar 30, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Ashley Quinn Kibby Parenting is transformational on every level. Overnight, my husband and I multiplied from two to four. We became oxytocin bodies, with increased feedback loops for social experience and bonding. We interrupted our daily wake, work,...
Mar 27, 2021 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey In continued celebration of Women’s History month, TMoM would like to help those of you who have either promised yourselves that you would find a group to network with or you would like to find a group to share some common...
Sep 23, 2020 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Humor, Middle School, Moms & Dads
By TMoM team member Kelly Hines Dear Principals Everywhere, First of all, let me say THANK YOU. For real, my gosh. This whole e-learning thing has really thrown a monkey wrench in everything, and I really appreciate all the teachers and staff have done to try to keep...
Aug 27, 2020 | Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon They say laughter is the best medicine, so if the day all my quarantine “mommy-ing” caught up to me will help you feel better, then it’ll all be worth it. It all started at swim team practice. It’s not like the old days where I dropped...
Jul 23, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Ashley McNeill TMoM has covered many ideas over the past few months to help keep your kids entertained during this time of COVID. But what about mom? While many of us are juggling working from home, kids at home, and the stress of uncertainty, the...
Mar 23, 2020 | Education, Homeschooling
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon I’m sorry you had to meet it this way. And right up front, I want to let you know that this isn’t how normal homeschooling looks. For kids whose “socialization” is questioned by every well-meaning elderly woman in the grocery...
Nov 12, 2019 | Info about Our Website, Local Resources
By Katie Moosbrugger Our team is thrilled to unveil a new logo for Triad Moms on Main, as well as an overall upgraded look of our website and brand! With our double digit birthday just around the corner (can you believe we’ve been live nearly 10 years?), our team has...
Nov 3, 2019 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Education, Food & Nutrition, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Private Schools, Raising Children, Restaurants, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Open House at Greensboro Day School Level Up Obstacle Fitness Love Languages of Children & Teens Triad Child & Family Counseling SWIPEBY: Making Life Easier for Busy Moms Come Out and See What...
Aug 6, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Anna Keller Here’s a “duh” statement: Becoming a parent brings big lifestyle and priority changes. But here’s another, equally true statement: Becoming a parent doesn’t change who you are*. *Yes, of course it changes you in many ways. But what I mean...
Nov 13, 2018 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Nicole Ducouer This is my first post for Triad Moms on Main, and I’m looking forward to sharing some of my thoughts as I’ve made my transition from news anchor at WXII to head of corporate communication for a local nonprofit, IFB Solutions, which is...
Aug 29, 2018 | Education, Elementary, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Katie Moosbrugger If you’re new to the elementary scene, it can be just as exciting and daunting for parents as it can be for kids. Those six years fly by fast and it seems every year presents new experiences, challenges and rewards for both parents and...
Jul 17, 2018 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Sports
By Laura Simon When I was coaching swimming – many years before I got married or had kids – I knew exactly what kind of sports parent I was going to be. I knew I’d be supportive and present at the games, that I’d bring the cute and clever snacks, that I’d cheer at all...
Jul 9, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Health
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...
Jun 28, 2018 | Adults, By Stage, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders How many of you have seen those many, many lists going around along the lines of x amount of things you should NOT say to a working mom, stay-at-home mom, single mom, etc.? Well… I hate those lists. Why? We are all moms just trying our...
Nov 22, 2017 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
By Katie Moosbrugger If you’re looking for some inspiration, this month’s Moms on the Move feature will give you just that. Both of the local moms interviewed for today’s post are doing amazing things to help others, and each possessed an inner drive...
May 25, 2017 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
By Katie Moosbrugger The common theme shared by the three moms featured today is passion. Each of these amazing ladies have a passion they’ve turned into something bigger, all while helping others. Whether they’re advancing the education and creativity of...
May 14, 2017 | Local Events, Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights
By Katie Moosbrugger Happy Mother’s Day to all moms everywhere! Today we’re excited to feature items that interest just about every mom, plus we announce winners to our last giveaways. Keep reading to get all the scoop and see if you are a lucky winner...
Apr 20, 2017 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
By Rachel Hoeing I am thrilled to introduce three more amazing women to our readers today. Our Main Street Moms on the Move for April include Helen, Megan, and Melissa – three women who are not only making a difference in the lives of their own families, but in...
Mar 31, 2017 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
By Katie Moosbrugger Today we are featuring three leading ladies of the Triad who have something timely to share with you and your families. Whether you are looking for a new summer camp idea, ways to spend more time in your backyard this season, or if you’re...
Jan 27, 2017 | Food & Nutrition, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move, Restaurants
By Katie Moosbrugger Today’s Moms on the Move all have one thing in common – food! I’m excited to introduce you to Erin, Heena and Michele. All of these inspiring ladies work for, or own, a food business that I am certain you are familiar with. As...
Jan 23, 2017 | Education, High School & Beyond, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Elizabeth Levstek When I was younger, I always thought that the idea of having your mom as your best friend would be impossible. Now that I am a Senior in college I can’t imagine what my college career path, friendships, or all of the adventures...