Jun 25, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, By Stage, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Laura Dydek As a first-time mom, I prepared endlessly during my pregnancy. I read all the books, ate the “right” foods, did all the exercises. While I prepared myself for every last detail leading up to the birth, I forgot to prepare for the result...
Apr 10, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Becky Hale, birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator Are you pregnant and currently stuck at home, practicing social distancing, or completely isolating yourself, doing your part to flatten the curve? Here are ten things you can do right...
Feb 23, 2020 | High Point, Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member, Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Westchester Country Day School is now enrolling Annual Partners in Hope Event Spring Consignment Sales Local Support Groups Summer Camp Directory Spring Sports for Kids Now Enrolling Pre-K...
Feb 9, 2020 | Greensboro, Local Events, Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights, Winston-Salem
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight … Greensboro Day School presents Frozen Jr. Pregnant in the Piedmont Event Partners in Hope Event Kids’ Morning Out Event Get Your Tickets for Frozen Jr. Greensboro Day School’s Middle School...
Jan 26, 2020 | Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Info about Our Website, Local Events, Local Resources
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight…. ~ Mark Your Calendar for Pregnant in the Piedmont ~ Calvary Day School: Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? ~ High School Resources...
Sep 13, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, By Stage, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
Sponsored by Aeroflow Breastpumps Expectant moms often underestimate the soreness and swelling that accompanies pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Luckily, this discomfort can be managed with the help of maternity compression items that are available through...
Jun 10, 2019 | Adults, Babies, By Stage, Helpful Lists & Directories, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Anna Keller It takes a village, as they say, when it comes to child rearing. For me, that village has come in the form of amazingly supportive friends and family as well as a collection of books, websites, podcasts, etc. that have helped me gain...
Feb 3, 2019 | Birthday Parties, Education, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Private Schools, Recreation, Sports
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ Baby + Co: Delivered with Love ~ Every Child, Every Day at Westchester Country Day School ~ Birthdays Are a Big Deal at Spare Time ~ Awesome Martial Arts Has Programs for Everyone ~ Win a $25 Gift Card from...
Dec 4, 2018 | Babies, Just for Moms, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Jennifer Mearns, author of the blog The Undomestic Goddess Baby is out! You hear the first cries and breathe a sigh of relief. The hard part is over. But what’s next? What can you expect during your hospital stay after your baby is born? Here I will discuss some...
Jun 18, 2018 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Andrea Ropko “I think he might be bored.” This was a concern I expressed to my mother as we sat on the couch and stared at my four-day old newborn. He was tightly swaddled and soundly sleeping. “Sleeping and eating is all he needs to do right now,” my...
May 11, 2018 | Babies, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Stephanie, with TwinStuff.com If you are a first-time mom or even a mom of three, raising a child is no easy feat. Imagine learning you are pregnant with twins. What a great blessing! It is double the love, double the fun. It is going to be double...
May 6, 2018 | Local Events, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s spotlight: St. Leo Catholic School Night Doula Services YMCA Camp Hanes Open House A Holistic Approach for Pregnancy & Pediatric Care Mad Science Summer Camp Is a Good School Good Enough? In the Triad area, we have good...
Jan 28, 2018 | Local Events, Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing The Triad has many businesses to help make your life easier, whether it be searching for a vehicle, giving birth, or planning a birthday party! We are showcasing three fabulous businesses in today’s blog: Family Vehicles at Peters Auto Mall...
Dec 21, 2017 | Holidays, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Andrea Ropko Do you want to take the kids to see Santa tonight? This is not an appropriate 6:12am question. My husband and I have been married for thirteen years; he should know better by now. Not only do I have no interest in anything but drinking...
Sep 6, 2017 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Laura Simon I remember the day I realized something was wrong. My daughter was an infant…so young that I was still in my eight weeks of maternity leave…and my boys, ages 2 and 4 at the time, had done something. I don’t even remember what it was, but the haze that...
Aug 17, 2017 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Working Parents
By Guest Blogger Emily Gregg Preface: Let me be clear – all moms are working moms. Stay-at-home, work-from-home, work-away-from-home, it doesn’t matter. But for the sake of this blog the phrase “working mom” is used to identify those working away from home, with no...
Mar 27, 2017 | Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Katie Moosbrugger and Pregnant in the Piedmont organizers If you – or someone you know – is expecting a baby (whether it be a first, third or tenth), you’ll want to know about Pregnant in the Piedmont! Triad Moms on Main is thrilled to be a...
Feb 17, 2017 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Becky Hale CD(DONA), Co-Owner, Piedmont Doulas Maybe you’ve heard of a birth or postpartum doula, but aren’t quite sure what it is that they do,or how they can benefit you. Or, maybe you’ve never heard the word doula and have no idea what it means!...
Sep 20, 2016 | Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By: Sue Pedaline, Women’s Hospital’s VP, Nursing and Patient Care Services At Women’s Hospital, we believe in the importance of family-centered maternity care. After all, when your baby is born, it’s life changing. That’s why it’s so important to support bonding...
Apr 18, 2016 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Hot Topics, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By A Collective Group of Green, Granola, & Hippie Moms “What is a Crunchy Mom?” you ask. There are many definitions, as this includes a group of moms who somewhat refer to ourselves as neo-hippies. Crunchy moms pride ourselves on many beliefs that...
Feb 3, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Kristina Dulaney It was Friday of Memorial Day weekend and I was to spend the weekend with my two children, parents, and sister at the beach without my husband because he had to work. Divinely, I was glued to my chair on the front porch of our...
Sep 29, 2015 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
By Katie Moosbrugger Moms are an amazing bunch, and today’s profiles provide a glimpse of just how dedicated, hard-working, and successful we all are. This month we feature a doctor, entrepreneur and business woman who are not only remarkable in their chosen...
Jul 18, 2015 | From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Michelle Linkous, DO, Wake Forest Baptist Health – Brenner Children’s Hospital As a pediatrician, I know all of the recommended guidelines for feeding infants. However, I’ve found that some of the most valuable advice I can give new parents is...
Oct 28, 2014 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Ashley Escue Herman The words nursing mother tend to conjure images like those stock photos of a blissfully peaceful mom cuddling her adoring babe. In practice, nursing often looks a lot different- burp stains on shoulders, a child prodigy rehearsing...
Oct 23, 2014 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Lauren Rathbone, MBA, CD(DONA) In the background, there is soft music playing. The lights are turned off, and the blinds are open to allow the sunlight to shine through. Within the room is a woman, slowly, but surely, working toward a finish line....
Jun 9, 2014 | Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Lisa Tandan, author of the blog Alannah Annabelle: A micro-preemie adventure I have always considered myself to be ordinary. I assume that if something, whether good or bad, happens to a small number of people, I won’t be among them. I don’t expect to be in a...
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...
Mar 8, 2014 | Just for Dads, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Thea DeLoreto, author of the blog The Lint Trap Hubs and I have been married for 9 years. NINE. That is almost ten years. That is practically a d-e-c-a-d-e. Also known as for-ev-er. In my time as one half of a pair, I have learned a few things about dudes. I feel...
May 20, 2013 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Recreation
By Emily Saunders, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Group Fitness Trainer As part of living a healthy lifestyle, we must not only be good role models for our children but also help them get a good start. The health and well-being of our children starts very early...
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,...