Jul 31, 2014 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Rachel Hoeing How did we survive in the world before apps?!? How wonderful it can be to have advice, tips and help right at your fingertips at all times! For pregnant mothers, there always seems to be a new question that needs answers. Lucky for you, the well-known...
Jul 29, 2014 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kristen Bagwell I was in a workshop last week for my job, and heard something that I think I’ve heard before: In order to help your children become better learners, don’t tell them they are smart. What? Of course I am totally guilty of...
May 14, 2014 | From the Heart, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits
By Rachel Hoeing Last fall I received an email from a local non-profit asking for volunteers. They listed specific jobs that needed man power as well as days/times that additional volunteers were needed. It had been a busy morning and I had my finger on the mouse to...
May 12, 2014 | Local Resources, Photography
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger When it comes to photo sessions, no one in my family is ever keen on the idea. But having portraits of our family – and being able to capture our family as it exists every few years – is very important to all of us. A TMoM reader...
Mar 21, 2014 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits
By Jordan Skinner When I left for work on the morning of February 20, 2007, I had no idea that this would be a day that would weigh on my heart forever. My wife was 17 weeks pregnant, we were preparing to become new parents, and we were overjoyed! When I...
Mar 11, 2014 | -, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
I was having one of my better mornings…smooth a.m. routine, everyone on time and in a decent mood, and then it happened – a song came on the radio and I was sobbing my eyes out. Normally this happens once in a blue moon but the past 7+ months I have had to...
Oct 28, 2013 | -, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School
By Theo Helm, Director of Marketing and Communications, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (From Katie) ~ These days, it’s rare a week goes by that I don’t hear a comment from another parent about Common Core curriculum or see something posted in my...
Sep 26, 2013 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Recreation
By Emily Saunders, ME Certified Nutrition and Fat Loss Coach and co-founder of Momsanity While the days are long gone that doctors frown upon exercising while pregnant, there is quite a bit of confusion surrounding effective and safe exercise during pregnancy. The...
May 17, 2013 | -, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
When you were a new or expecting parent, did you ever say, “I will never do blah, blah, blah” …and now look back on that comment and laugh? Are you like, “Yea, that was brilliant. What was I thinking?” Or did you actually have some smart...
Mar 19, 2013 | -, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Safety
Probably one of the most challenging aspects of becoming a new parent is finding the best car seat and stroller for your infant. It’s a daunting task. And for new parents this task got even more complicated with changes to the car seat rules. Click here to read...
Mar 14, 2013 | -, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
Do you own a video-monitor? These are usually called “infant video monitors” but after our Triad Moms on Main team meeting the other month I came to find out that they should be called “child monitors!” One of my team members even made fun of...
Mar 12, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Health
By Suzy Fielders Every parent’s worst fear is something bad happening to their child, so when I got a call from my daughter’s daycare on March 16, 2011 saying they had called 911 as she was having an anaphylactic reaction, those fears came to life for me. Luckily she...
Mar 7, 2013 | Education, Elementary, Preschool
By Rachel Hoeing When many of us were growing up, we went to the same neighborhood school as all our friends and started Kindergarten when we turned five. But times have changed. Not only do we have a plethora of options for schooling, but parents can decide when to...
Oct 18, 2012 | Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
For those of you who don’t want to talk about anything below the belt, now is the time to divert your eyes. This is one of those topics that I was thinking about in the car yesterday and, well, here we are. I have a seven-month old baby at home. While I was...
Jul 31, 2012 | Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Rachel Hoeing Yesterday I wrote this blog of general tips that worked for my family when we took our trip to Walt Disney World. Today I wanted to focus more on individual theme parks and rides. Truth be told, we did not do any planning in advance as far as a daily...
Jul 9, 2012 | Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Pregnancy & Babies, Recreation
By Sarah Scott, founder of A Safe Space Playgroup When I found out I am pregnant with our second child, the first thing I did was tell my husband, the second was to download every pregnancy app I could find. Okay, so maybe that was like number ten on my priority list,...
Feb 3, 2012 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
If you have a baby or are expecting one soon, you will definitely want to take note of today’s blog! And if you are way past the baby stage, we have some great baby gift ideas below! I asked our readers for their favorite baby products on the market right now. ...
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...
Jan 2, 2012 | Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Raising Children
By Nikki Francis Ever find yourself wondering how to give loved ones something different than a gift card, or more memorable than a standard Hallmark greeting for special or life changing occasions? As a teacher and new mom, I find myself savoring moments where I am...
May 26, 2011 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting, Tweens & Teens
TMoM Interview with Guest Blogger Lauren Falber No one will argue the fact that being a mom is a tough job. But for most of us, motherhood is, and has been, a joyous time – a rite of passage. Most of us couldn’t wait to tell others we were expecting....
Feb 8, 2011 | -, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Kristen Bagwell “Seventeen.” That is the first thought I had yesterday when an old, dear friend called to tell me she is expecting a baby in June. “I’m so happy for you!” I exclaimed, yet in my head, I was thinking...
Jan 27, 2011 | -, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
The results you all have been waiting for are here! A couple weeks ago, I put up this postasking readers to share their dirty little secrets with the world! (Anonymously of course.) I had so much fun reading the additional questions that you all included at the...
Nov 2, 2010 | -, Food & Nutrition, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
I have a couple of friends expecting babies any month now which means I’ll be busier than normal in the kitchen. And that’s just fine with me. Any new mom knows receiving a home cooked meal the first few weeks after delivering a baby is one of the best gifts you can...
Oct 11, 2010 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
When your first friend finds out she’s pregnant, it creates a snowball effect. Before you know it, everyone is having babies, which also means everyone is having baby showers! Whether you are attending a shower for a first-time mom, a veteran mom, or a mom of an...
Oct 11, 2010 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Chrissy McCullough, Physical Therapist at Lyndhurst Gynecologic Associates When you’re a mom, the days are long and the nights are short. You rarely take time for yourself and often that time might mean hiding in a corner to quickly eat a cookie before your...
