Dec 25, 2015 | Holidays, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Religion
By Guest Blogger Tim Roberts Merry Christmas! Our friends at Forsyth Family magazine allowed us permission to run this piece they featured a few years ago. We love the message and think you will too! ~ Katie Being a pastor, I hear many stories about the fiascos that...
Dec 7, 2015 | Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Nutrition
By Guest Blogger Chrissy McCullough Three teaspoons. That’s the amount of added sugar that the World Health Organization and the American Heart Association recommend for children ages 4 to 8 years old to consume in a day*. Three teaspoons, in grams, is about 12...
Dec 3, 2015 | Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LPCA I wanted a catchy title when discussing the touchy topic of “interracial relationships.” It seems to be touchy because many pretend that there are no differences in the obstacles faced between same race relationships and interracial...
Jul 31, 2015 | Just for Moms, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Cristin Whiting, PsyD Sex is one area of life that people think about, fantasize about, are curious about and even worry about more than any other, yet few feel comfortable discussing it. It comes as no surprise then that many are left wondering,...
Jun 23, 2015 | Food & Nutrition, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Recreation, Restaurants, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Kelly Hines “You’ll never guess where I’m going to celebrate my 20th anniversary!,” I said over and over to friends. They’d guess a cruise, or New York, or even Asheville, and then look confused and dejected when I shouted, “Kinston!” Kinston? North Carolina?...
Jun 17, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing When I was younger, I thought a mid-life crisis was when a 40-year-old man bought a red sports car because he didn’t want to get old and had to prove he was still young and hip. Now that I am closer to mid-life, I know better. A...
Mar 12, 2015 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Hot Topics
By Carolyn Flaherty, author of Wicked Sexy Smart Depression is in exact opposition with the person I desire to be and also with the image of myself I portray. In public, regardless of whether I am in the midst of a depressive episode, I am the smiling, helpful,...
Feb 23, 2015 | Children with Special Needs, Raising Children
By Kerith Stull, author of brielleandme.net Maybe you’ve seen us at the grocery store and tried to avoid eye contact. Maybe your child has stared at us at the playground and didn’t know what to do. Maybe you’ve seen us at a PTA meeting, gave me a smile, but didn’t...
Feb 20, 2015
Moms & Dads 7 From the Heart Humor Just for Dads Just for Moms Marriage & Couples Moms on the Move Pop Culture Working Parents French Fry Soup by Suzy | Feb 8, 2024 | 0 CommentsBy Guest Blogger Michelle Spell Have you ever heard someone say they do not like...
Feb 2, 2015 | Hot Topics, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Carolyn Flaherty, author of Wicked Sexy Smart This past summer I turned forty. I remember when that sounded oldish to me. I don’t like the idea of getting physically older. In fact, I wage a constant and time consuming battle against the clock in the form of...
Oct 1, 2014 | Humor, Just for Moms
By Katie Moosbrugger Last month we ran this fun survey to measure your scruples – as moms, as wives, as friends, and as the good citizens we all know we are. The survey was completely anonymous, and so we asked respondents to be as honest as possible since there was...
Aug 6, 2014 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Marriage & Couples
By Gray Moulton, MA (a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Certified Sex Therapist) Sally* makes time for girls night, to get her nails done, have a massages or go to the gym. She makes time for her kid’s play dates and to volunteer at the...
Jul 16, 2014 | Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting
By Guest Blogger Dionne J. My life changed forever on July 4, 2009. Not only was that the day that I got married, but it was the day I went from a single, career-oriented woman with no children to being a stepmother of a three year old toddler. Although I knew very...
Feb 10, 2014 | -, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads
By Trish Rohr As the nurse put her arm around my shoulder and walked me to the doors leading out of the ER, I knew that was the moment my life would change permanently and never go back to what it was before. There was a mass in my husband’s head. He was being taken...
Jan 25, 2014 | -, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
How many amazing moms do you know? My guess is that quite a few immediately popped into your head. These women are everywhere! Moms are moving full-steam ahead making changes that result in a better future for our children. If you know a mom who is doing great things,...
Jan 10, 2014 | -
We conducted a survey to find out who parents think are the best and worst celebrity role models for our children today. The toughest part about being in Hollywood is that you are judged by your actions in front of a camera, not always what you do in your free time....
Nov 25, 2013 | -, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Religion
By TMoM Team Member Dani Luft What do you get when you combine the American holiday of Thanksgiving with the Jewish holiday of Hannukah? Well, “Thanksgivukah,” of course! That is what is happening this year! November 28, 2013 to be exact. The day that Americans are...
Nov 23, 2013 | -, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
When you look at the circle of moms within your children’s school, your church, or neighborhood, you know they are all remarkable. But sometimes you don’t realize just how amazing they truly are. Today we feature three women who have so much more going on...
Nov 6, 2013 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Jessie Peele, author of Cupcakes and Running Shoes “Sometimes a great plan, is kinda hard to understand. Right now it don’t make sense… I can’t make it all make sense.” ~Luke Bryan It was a Friday. I had just put my daughter, Cameron...
Sep 12, 2013 | -, From the Heart, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By Jessie Peele, author of Cupcakes and Running Shoes Any woman who becomes a mom knows that it is all-consuming. It’s impossible to even put into words. And I used to get annoyed when people told me that – they’d say, “It’s a love like you’ve never imagined.” Yeah...
Jul 23, 2013 | -, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
Have you ever wondered what’s the best age to start having kids? I recently entered a new decade in my life and I catch myself calculating how old (or young!) I will be when my children start high school, or graduate from college, possibly get married, or yikes...
Apr 15, 2013 | -, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
How many times have you heard this: “If my spouse EVER cheated on me, I would be gone in a millisecond.” Have you ever said those words yourself? Now the big question – have you ever had to take back those words? This is a heavy topic, but one I...
Feb 11, 2013 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Allison Chapple, MS/EdS, LPC, NCC Pregnancy is a time of nervous, but exciting, anticipation of a brand new life. Many women experience morning sickness and fatigue in the first trimester, unexpected body changes in the second and physical discomfort in the third,...
Dec 6, 2012 | -, Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Parenting & Family
Sponsored by ABC of NC Increasingly, grandparents play an important role in the teaching and upbringing of their grandchildren. That’s why ABC of NC encourages grandparents to volunteer at the school for children with autism spectrum disorders. “Grandparents are...
Nov 2, 2012 | -, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Dr. Kristen Wynns, PhD We hear a lot about how to prevent bullying on all levels. What we don’t hear a lot about, though, is what to do if you suspect your child is the bully. Today’s article is an excerpt from a blog by Dr. Wynns, and sheds some light...
Aug 27, 2012 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
It’s time to highlight more moms in our community who are doing amazing things! Today we are excited to introduce you to Josie, who is the Assistant Program Director, Music Director and Midday DJ at one of our favorite local radio stations. We will also tell you...
Jul 6, 2012 | Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Our Favorite Finds, Shopping
By Karyn Howard and Jennifer Greenholt, RayLen Vineyards & Winery You know that family? That family? The one with the kids who are…well, they’re not awful, but they’re not saints, either. Every time one of them comes over to your house, something gets broken. They...
Feb 27, 2012 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By Katie Reynolds After 18 fast years of parenting, we were given a do-over. As parents, I think we all wish for a do-over now and again – or maybe a rewind button, “wish I had the opportunity to handle that better.” Well at 43 years old – with four children from...
Jan 4, 2012 | Entertaining, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Recreation
I figured if I put “sex” in the title I would grab your attention. In this post, however, I am referring to “sex” as “gender”, as in the gender of your baby. (But if you really do want to read about sex, we’ve got some blogs...
Dec 25, 2011 | -, Holidays, Parenting & Family
Merry Christmas everyone! Today we continue with more reader favorite holiday memories and traditions. If we didn’t feature your submission yesterday, you will find it here today. Blessings to all this Christmas day! “Christmas is not a time nor a season,...
