Have Fun Online WITH Your Kids
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser The last thing you might want your kids to do right now is have more screen time! But during the pandemic, my teenagers and I learned that there are some fun, creative things to do on the Internet - together! You don’t need an iPad...
An Accidental “Yes Day”
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. This year, my family went to Myrtle Beach for our vacation. It was wonderful to see the ocean, walk along the beach, and swim in the pool. Like our past vacations, we spent most of the time in or around the water,...
The Surprisingly Delightful Carpool
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon I recently bought a new minivan, and I was insistent that I needed a model with eight seats. I could see the salesman counting and recounting my children: one…two…three. Why on earth would I need eight seats for three kids? Those of you...
You Get a Line, I’ll Get a Pole: Charter Fishing with the Family
By Guest Blogger Andrea Ropko My oldest has always been an outdoor enthusiast. When he was days old, and a colicky mess of a baby, all I had to do was step outside and the bloody murder of a scream would cease to exist. Rain, sun, sleet, flurries, we were outside. So...
Family Vacation Idea: Yellowstone National Park
By Guest Blogger Madi Rogers, Rising 11th grader at Davie County High School Everyone’s bucket list includes a trip to Yellowstone National Park, one of the most ethereal places you can visit. This terrain and area is like no other. As you make your way around the...
Day Trip to Guilford County: Family, Food, and Fun
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt My family lives about 45 minutes from Guilford County, and recently my 8-year-old son and I enjoyed a fun, full weekday visiting Colfax and Greensboro! We started our day with a big breakfast at the Moose Café, located off of I-40 and...
Connecting with Your Teen this Summer (In the Middle of All Their Screen Time and Friend Time!)
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...
Do’s and Don’ts for Your Next Family Road Trip
By Guest Blogger Tara Pitts Over the last 6 years I have packed my family up and we have traversed through twenty-seven states, eight national parks and made many a roadside pit stop. The sights we have seen have been tremendous and awe-inspiring, but the shared...
4 Ways To Get Your Preschooler Ready for Writing
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey This summer is a great opportunity to expose your preschooler to the world of writing. Do not be confused by the “let your child play” shift that may appear to convey that the act of learning is not fun and does not involve play....
The Ultimate College Dorm Shopping List
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas of kristendaukas.com Raise your hand if you're currently in the throes of getting your college-bound freshman ready for the big move. It doesn't matter if they're going to college right in your hometown, home state, or if they're going...
