Triad Moms on Main: A Resource for all Parents of the Piedmont

BY KATIE MOOSBRUGGER, CO-FOUNDER OF TRIAD MOMS ON MAIN

Do you find yourself asking these questions to friends, family and on questions to friends, family and on social media? social media? • Where is the best place to host a • Where is the best place to host a birthday party locally? birthday party locally? • What are some fun events • What are some fun events happening around our area? • Where can I look for childcare? • What are the best places to take kids to eat? • Are there any local resources for children with special needs? If so, then it’s time to introduce you (or reintroduce you) to all that Triad Moms on Main (TMoM) has to offer! Triad Moms on Main (TriadMomsOnMain.com) is an all-inclusive website resource that serves parents throughout the entire Triad. Our site has been live for eight years and continues to grow and evolve thanks to the input and suggestions of our readers and fans. We recently unveiled a new look to TMoM, which has helped us offer even more useful tools for parents. In a nutshell, here are some things you’ll find on Triad Moms on Main: through a daily blog, with each article offering a new perspective on the needs and interests of raising children in the Triad. Nearly every blog on our site is written by a mom or a local

A COMPREHENSIVE EVENT CALENDAR

TMoM is proud to offer local families one of the most up-to-date event calendars in the area. Every day we research and add new events for children, adults, and families. Our new website now allows readers to search for events by city when you visit the individual city pages for Winston-Salem, High Point, and Greensboro.

HELPFUL DIRECTORIES

Just about anything you’d want a referral or suggestion for can be found in one of our 40+ directories. From birthday party venues to arts and sports programs, to summer camps and VBS listings, local parks/ playgrounds and pools, or infant resources – we have a directory for it.

A RESOURCEFUL DAILY BLOG

Every day our site explores new topics through a daily blog, with each article offering a new perspective on the needs and interests of raising children in the Triad. Nearly every blog on our site is written by a mom or a local organization that supports parents and kids.

BI-WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS

Every two weeks you have the option to enter one of our giveaways, and most prizes are valued at $100 or more! There are never any strings attached to enter, and there is always the chance to win.

READER-FAVORITE CHOICE AWARDS

Every February, TMoM hosts its Choice Awards contest which celebrates all things parent-related in the Triad. We ask our readers to nominate the best of the best in categories ranging in everything from restaurants to summer camps. The best part for parents is that it accumulates a list of reader-favorite businesses and services that you know you can trust!

In addition to these resources, TMoM also offers: • A twice-weekly newsletter to keep you in the know! Our Monday newsletter features weekly events while our Wednesday newsletter features blog links, news, and announcements. Look for the newsletter sign up box on TMoM to become a subscriber. • TMoM has a very active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. We also manage a memberonly Triad Moms on Main Community Chat page on Facebook where you can ask advice, questions or share free events with one another. Just ask to join, and you’ll be added as a member. Search for “Triad

Moms on Main” on all these platforms. Make a point to visit TMoM often online at TriadMomsOnMain.com. Also, if you’re a member of a mom group (such as MOPS or similar organization) we’d love the opportunity to present TMoM to your group. Just email me –along with any questions – at Katie@TriadMomsOnMain.com.