Five Tips for Raising a Confident, Capable Child

Five Tips for Raising a Confident, Capable Child

By Guest Blogger Gillian Goodman, Lower School Director at Greensboro Day School Every parent hopes to see their child grow into a capable and confident young person. Fortunately, there are some simple things that you can do to help your child learn to become more...
Increasing Mental Health and Suicide Awareness

Increasing Mental Health and Suicide Awareness

By Guest Blogger Brittany J. Todd, NCC, LCMHC, NCIP, CLC September is National Suicide Awareness Prevention Month, therefore this post is dedicated to increasing knowledge with the hope of initiating a deeper conversation about mental health and how our children are...
Making Bucket Lists and Warm Pumpkin Cake

Making Bucket Lists and Warm Pumpkin Cake

By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Fall began this week and what better way to kick off the season than with a list of things to do. It may not sound exciting, but let me explain. I am, what some may call, an introvert. I love being at my home. I enjoy...
Tips for Working Moms

Tips for Working Moms

By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Happy Labor Day! To pay tribute to this holiday, we want honor all the hard working moms out there. Today we are sharing tips and tricks we’ve received from local moms who we think have a knack for balancing work and home life....
10 Tips for Surviving Toddlerhood: A Lesson in Paradox and Stamina

10 Tips for Surviving Toddlerhood: A Lesson in Paradox and Stamina

By TMoM Team Member, Ashley Quinn Kibby I’m not an expert on raising toddlers, but I am very much in it with a double dose of twenty-eight-month-olds. Twins. Mine talk incessantly, nap infrequently, and still poop in their diapers. Both are learning to put on their...
Tips for Organizing Your Fridge

Tips for Organizing Your Fridge

By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It’s time for summer cleaning!  If anyone does not know what that means, allow me to share: summer cleaning is for those who missed fall and spring cleaning. That’s me!  I completely missed the two opportunities during...
Thoughts On My Breastfeeding Journey

Thoughts On My Breastfeeding Journey

By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Before my daughter was born a little more than four years ago, I most definitely had a naïve view when it came to breastfeeding. I was very aware that it could be challenging, but I thought most of those challenges came from a bad latch...
8 Ways to Build Your Child’s Self-Confidence

8 Ways to Build Your Child’s Self-Confidence

By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey Self-confidence is a necessary attribute for anyone who not only wants to become successful, but also keep themselves safe and healthy. There are many successful people who are not well because they do not see their worth and they...
Three Kids, a New Baby, and Going Back to Work

Three Kids, a New Baby, and Going Back to Work

By Guest Blogger April Prioleau I spent my entire pregnancy working from home during the pandemic. I remember it like it was yesterday. This was the first time that I was able to be home with my girls. I was kind of a stay-at-home mom, but I wasn’t. I worked full...
St. Patrick’s Day Games & Fun Ideas

St. Patrick’s Day Games & Fun Ideas

By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Be sure to wear green because St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner! What I love most about this day is that the kids can learn some fun facts about the actual St. Patrick, and I get to disguise the learning through...
The Impact of Camp Hanes

The Impact of Camp Hanes

By Guest Blogger Anna Hoeing, Highschool Sophomore The first time I went to Camp Hanes was ten years ago. Most things that long ago are so hard to remember, but that experience will always stick with me. My first time at Camp Hanes I attended Day Camp, where we took...
Parenting on a Roller Coaster

Parenting on a Roller Coaster

By Guest Blogger Katie Myers There was a time, not too long ago, where I dreaded all seven days of the week. I got sick at the thought of doing laundry. Overwhelmed at the mere mention of being trapped in my house with two children. Two children home with me for what...
Day Trip Idea: International Civil Rights Museum

Day Trip Idea: International Civil Rights Museum

By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Located right here in the Triad, the International Civil Rights Museum creates an impactful learning experience for children and adults alike. Gracing a quiet side street in downtown Greensboro, the museum is located in the former...
Activities, Resources, and Support for Families with Special Needs

Activities, Resources, and Support for Families with Special Needs

By Guest Blogger Katy Biagini with Family Support Network of Central Carolina When you are faced with a child’s disability, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, isolated, and alone. Overwhelmed as you swim through a sea of information pertaining to your child’s diagnosis,...
Our Favorite Products for Around the House

Our Favorite Products for Around the House

By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller The balance I try to strike in our home is safety + convenience. I aim to choose products and appliances that make our busy lives easier, sure, but also prioritize the safety of products and want to choose clean versions whenever...
Winning with Teenagers During the Holidays

Winning with Teenagers During the Holidays

By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey Keeping teenagers engaged during normal times is no easy feat but many of us may be finding it particularly difficult during the Covid pandemic. Now that the holidays are upon us, convincing our teenagers to spend quality time with...
#2020, Right?? But There’s Still Plenty To Be Thankful For

#2020, Right?? But There’s Still Plenty To Be Thankful For

By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller This has been quite the year, and now that the holiday season is upon us I think we’re all being reminded of just how strange and insular 2020 has been. As most of us make plans to spend the season in much more contained ways than...
Triad Counselors, Psychologists and Therapists for Your Family

Triad Counselors, Psychologists and Therapists for Your Family

Updated by Katie Moosbrugger This directory is sponsored by Lewisville Family Counseling. Their caring counselors each have different specialties, so you are likely to find a good fit for counseling for you or your loved one. Their passion is partnering with...
Happy Halloween: Ideas for Teens in the Weirdest Year Ever

Happy Halloween: Ideas for Teens in the Weirdest Year Ever

By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser My kids are too big to trick or treat, but Halloween has always been a social time for us. At the very least, my kids would still run around the neighborhood with friends or have a few over for some pizza and scary movies. October...
One Dad’s Perspective In Homeschooling His ADHD Daughter During COVID

One Dad’s Perspective In Homeschooling His ADHD Daughter During COVID

By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC As a parent, watching my kids grow and learn during COVID, I can tell you that I am amazed and proud to see how they are navigating such difficult waters. Parenting and homeschooling a child with ADHD is a ball game of its...
Open Letter on Virtual Learning from a Frazzled Mom

Open Letter on Virtual Learning from a Frazzled Mom

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...
Quarantine “Mommy-ing” Mishap

Quarantine “Mommy-ing” Mishap

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...
Homeschooling 101

Homeschooling 101

By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon I just want to start with this: I see you. Maybe you’ve always wanted to homeschool. Maybe this is your worst nightmare. Maybe you’re a SAHM mom and you’re throwing everything you have into making sure your kids keep learning. Maybe...
Social Distancing Fun for Your Teens & Tweens

Social Distancing Fun for Your Teens & Tweens

By Guest Blogger Ashley McNeill  So what’s been more difficult? Entertaining a toddler during COVID-19, or listening to the grumblings from your teens as they complain about how bored they are? Tough call. They’ve each got their own emotional and physical...
Beating Summer Boredom with an Annual Summer Challenge

Beating Summer Boredom with an Annual Summer Challenge

By Guest Blogger Karen Jacobson When my children were six and seven, Phineas and Ferb was a family favorite and the theme song ran in an endless loop in my head. “There’s 104 days of summer vacation and school comes along just to end it.  So the annual problem of our...
Family Adventure Idea: Zip Lines & High Rope Tours!

Family Adventure Idea: Zip Lines & High Rope Tours!

By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Good news!! Many Zipline courses re-opened during Phase 2 this past Memorial Day Weekend! And according to some of the websites below, others are planning to reopen at some point in June. This is a great way to create some family...