Apr 14, 2019 | Education, High School & Beyond, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Katie Moosbrugger Here is what we’re featuring in today’s Sunday Spotlight…. ~ Come Out and Enjoy Körner’s Folley ~ Consider An Au Pair This Summer! ~ Explore New Interests with Greensboro Performing Arts ~ Endless Opportunities at Salem Academy ~...
Mar 7, 2019 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Alexandra Walser When our oldest started college, we eagerly joined the parent Facebook page, researched the area, got excited with every mailing (after that tuition bill, anyway) – typical freshman parents! One envelope offered “Student Treat...
Nov 16, 2018 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Guest Blogger Marie Givner, Adoption Program Manager at Family Services Kim and Drew will always remember the day they got THE CALL. They were out and about running errands when Kim’s cell phone rang. She nervously answered when she saw it was Family Services...
Nov 5, 2018 | Education, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Preschool, Shopping, Toddlers & Preschool
By Dennette Bailey The holidays are fast approaching, and while some may be experts at, and even love shopping for children, there are others who just need a little guidance on the subject. As an educator, I have a preference for toys that teach or encourage critical...
May 4, 2018 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Whitney Hsu, author of We’re Only Hsuman More and more people these days seem to be starting a garden. Maybe farmers’ markets inspire us. Maybe organic food recently became a priority in your household. Or it might have something to do with the...
Mar 19, 2018 | Hot Topics, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Christine Murray, PhD, LPC, LMFT, Director of the Healthy Relationships Initiative Relationships are a wonderful part of life, but they also can be challenging! That’s why our Healthy Relationships Initiative (HRI) team is excited to partner with...
Mar 13, 2018 | Camps, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Middle School, Private Schools, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Jeff Turner, Director of Co-Curricular Programs at Summit School Research shows that the single most important variable in a student’s classroom success is the quality of the classroom teacher. In much the same way, a great summer camp experience is the result of a...
Sep 15, 2017 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
By Katie Moosbrugger Welcome back to a new Moms on the Move feature! We say all the time that one of the best perks of running Triad Moms on Main is the opportunity it gives us to meet fantastic moms all over the Triad. And today I am excited to introduce you Meka,...
Apr 30, 2017 | Local Events, Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights
By Katie Moosbrugger Today’s post is a must read if you’re looking for the perfect summer camp or an academic tutor! Keep reading to find out more about…. ~ In Motion Dance Center ~ Greensboro Day School ~ CP3 Basketball Academy ~ Aspire Test Prep ~...
Apr 27, 2017 | Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Chrissy Sergiacomi, School Counselor A few years ago, a friend in college admissions observed that students were coming on college tours at younger ages than ever before. In fact, the running joke in that admissions office was that soon pregnant women...
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...
Aug 9, 2016 | Recreation, Sports
By Guest Blogger Jaclyn Surso, Musical Arts Director While I cannot be sure why my parents (whom work in an unrelated field) enrolled me in early childhood music classes as a toddler; I feel confident that the reason, at that point in my short time here on earth, was...
Mar 14, 2016 | From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Chantal D. Hayes, MA, LPCA, NCC, CLC, Licensed Clinical Therapist Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It seems so simple, yet it is an essential (and often overlooked) skill children need to learn in...
Jan 14, 2016 | Education, High School & Beyond
By Guest Blogger Becky Medlin Asking a child “What do you want to be when you grow up?” may reveal his dreams of being a doctor or an astronaut. During elementary school, my sister declared that she wanted to become a doctor, and that’s exactly what she did. For...
Nov 21, 2015 | Adoption & Foster Parenting, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LPCA Each year, November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. If you are looking to adopt, feel free to visit our adoption category here. If you are a parent of an adopted child, we hope today’s blog will be...
Aug 21, 2015 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Stacy Leighton Many thanks to Forsyth Family magazine for letting us share Stacy’s article here on TMoM. We are guessing many of you can relate to the topic of fussy babies. We hope these tips make you – and baby – more calm! ~ Katie...
Apr 27, 2015 | For the Home, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads
By Amanda Shore Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you find yourself asking “what REALLY matters”? It is so easy as mamas to get caught up in checklists and to-dos and schedules and daily planners and… LIFE. In the process, we can miss special...
Nov 22, 2014 | -, Moms on the Move
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Every time I write this feature I get a jolt of inspiration to up my game as a mom, wife, friend, co-worker – you name it. Once again we highlight three amazing women from the Triad who are not only incredible moms but also...
Nov 19, 2014 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Raising Children, Shopping, Tweens & Teens
By Katie Reynolds This post contains affiliate links. They don’t cost you any extra to shop from them, but they may give us a percentage of the sale. What is the way to your teen’s heart? Giving gifts to those not so little, and yet not quite grown up, is no...
Oct 1, 2014 | Education, Elementary, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Angela Levine If you looked up the definition for kindergarten, you’d likely find that the original kindergartens were based around playing, singing and practical activities, as well as social interaction. Kindergartens were to serve as a transition...
Jun 5, 2014 | Camps, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Sports
Sponsored by the YMCA of Northwest NC Lifelong memories between fathers and their children are some of life’s most meaningful experiences. The YMCA Adventure Guides and Princesses program helps to foster the father/child relationship. Today, we want to share the...
Jan 7, 2014 | -, Education, Elementary, Middle School, Private Schools
By Karen Hornfeck with Our Lady of Grace Catholic School In today’s world, educational choices are almost overwhelming for parents. Making the right choice can be challenging, but investigating the choices carefully can ensure that your child has a good start in their...
Sep 13, 2013 | -, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
Meeting new people is one of my favorite parts of this job of running a website. Many times I only meet these women virtually, but they still make an impact on me in ways I never would have thought possible! I hope our Main Street Moms on the Move features are able to...
Oct 27, 2012 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children
I will never forget the words one mom said to me when my first born was just six months old. She told me she was “too busy to play with her kids.” At the time she was a stay-at-home mom and her children were in elementary school full-time. She did not have any work or...
Oct 19, 2012 | Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Debra Vigliano & Bobbijean Spellman As children all across the Triad started school in late August, bullying was a big concern for many moms. As moms, we work hard to create little people who are good and whole and strong and then we turn them over to the world...
Jul 9, 2012 | Camps, Education, Preschool, Recreation, Tutoring
Written by the friendly folks at Sprouts Sprouts is now enrolling children ages 3-5 for their Preschool Program. They have designed a curriculum and environment to foster a creative, hands on approach to learning. They are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive...
Jul 12, 2011 | Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
Is it just me, or are movies these days just not as good as they used to be? We have rented more new releases from Netflix lately that we do not even finish watching. I can’t decide if it is because the movies are truly awful, my patience is thinning, or...
Jun 16, 2011 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
Meet three more extraordinary moms today! We love to feature local moms who are making a difference in the lives of others or themselves. Today we are spotlighting three completely different women who all share one commonality – they love their kids and are...
Oct 17, 2010 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, From the Doctor, Health
By Dr. Kurt Klinepeter, Brenner Children’s Hospital Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician Many parents worry at some point whether their child is developing normally and when they should be concerned about sitting up, walking, talking and interacting with others....
