PlatinumSitters: The Answer to Your Child Care Needs
By Guest Blogger Stephanie Keefer of PlatinumSitters The past few years have changed the parenting landscape. We are more aware than ever of our need to socialize with other adults, whether that is a spouse, a friend, or a solo adventure to do what fills our cup. But,...
Challenging the “Way We’ve Always Done It”
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt During the school year, my family has overall stability with schedules and mealtimes. But during the summer months, there are often challenges. There may be evenings when my husband works late to complete a project. We might meet...
Suggestions for These Last Days of Summer
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller It feels like we were JUST planning for summer camps and family vacations, and now the start of the school year is just over the horizon. Now that we’re in this home stretch portion of the season, I’m sure I’m not alone in wanting to...
Building a Fairy House or Bug House
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper, author of the blog Free Spirited Mom Do your kids ever say they are bored outside? How about directing them toward an activity that is fun and creative? Building a fairy house (or bug) house is an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors...
A Lactation Consultant’s Guide to Breastfeeding
By Guest Blogger Megan Dunn, IBCLC, a board certified lactation consultant When it comes to nourishing your baby, fed is always best. But if you choose breastfeeding, you’re bound to have questions along the way. With the right information and support, you can develop...
The College Send Off
By Guest Blogger Kelly Hines Four days before my oldest child went to college, I bought 14 boxes of tampons and then sat and cried in the grocery store parking lot. Did I cry because I’d just spent a small fortune on feminine hygiene products? Did I cry because I was...
FloydFest: Music. Magic. Mountains. And Memories!
By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers Music, Magic, Mountains…and Memories. So many memories! My family recently attended FloydFest, a five-day-long celebration of music and arts featuring 100 bands and countless vendors, hot July sun (with a glorious high country breeze),...
No More Babies: To Cry or Not to Cry
By Guest Blogger Heather Keenan As I threw away the last pacifier in our house over the weekend, I was hit with a realization. It was the realization that there are no more babies in my house. Additionally, if things go as planned, there will not be anymore babies for...
September 17, 2022: Pregnant in the Piedmont
Saturday, September 17, 2022 12 to 4 pm Outdoors at Hanes Mall, Novant Health location FREE ADMISSION For more information, click HERE Pregnant in the Piedmont is a pregnancy, baby, early childhood and parenting expo presented by Piedmont Doulas, a local business that...
Time with Your Teen: Day Trip to Lake Norman State Park
By Rachel Hoeing Sometimes we all need a little escape! I currently have two teens in my house, and although I truly do need a getaway every so often, I am also trying to soak up as much time with them as possible. My daughter and I were brainstorming on some fun ways...
