Sep 16, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Bereavement, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Jessica Tudor “A fish cannot live without water.” That is what a friend told me a few weeks after my husband, Louis, took his own life. Took his own life. That is a phrase I never thought I would use when discussing my husband. Louis was a...
Nov 4, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, Bereavement, Children's Health & Wellness, Health
By Guest Blogger Gray Moulton, LMFT, CST Therapist There has been much discussion in the media and in our social groups lately about depression. There is a constant need to spread awareness about mental health for the sake of our loved ones, our children, and those...
Oct 3, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Guest Blogger Nikki Warren “I love you all. Bye.” This was one of the last texts I received from my brother, Gregg, before he took his own life at age 35. Once I saw the text on my phone, my heart sank to the pit of my stomach. I felt like I was going...
Apr 18, 2022 | Children with Special Needs, Education, Education for Special Needs, Featured Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
By TMoM team member Suzy Fielders This directory is sponsored by The Centers for Exceptional Children. Gain confidence in parenting through their Stepping Stones Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) curriculum. Single-session seminars and multi-session institutes...
Mar 26, 2022 | Just for Moms, Local Events, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By Guest Blogger Courtney Lotz Community: By definition, a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. There is something so special when you find your people that build you up, support you and cheer you on. Have...
Feb 21, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Diane Olsen Growing up with a parent with mental illness is just hard. And confusing. And exciting. And exhausting. Growing up with a mother who is bi-polar and narcissistic is difficult. And nerve-wracking. And embarrassing. And soul-crushing. And...
Jan 12, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Health
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC Baby it’s cold outside! Do you find yourself feeling internally just a little different during the winter? Maybe it’s the cool crisp air. Or it’s how the sun seems to set just a little bit too early. The change in season...
Jan 1, 2022 | Babies, Baby Directories, By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Family Time, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
Written by Guest Blogger Jen Mearns, updated by TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger When you first have a baby, well-meaning people might tell you not to take your baby in public after he or she is born. In one sense, they are right. You don’t want to take your newborn...
Dec 9, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger LaToya Brown (Folllow @Momflyy on Instagram) There’s no secret how much family time is sacrificed for military families. From deployments, to missions, trainings, and weekend drills, the time commitment sometimes seems never-ending. Throughout the...
Oct 26, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Bereavement, From the Heart, Health, Legal & Financial, Local Resources, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In our lifetimes, we will all have different crosses to bear. The way we handle them and the way we survive those challenges will make a difference in our own lives and in the lives of others. It can make the cross-bearing event a...
Oct 9, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger This directory is sponsored by Santos Counseling PLLC, a counseling practice that helps anxious kids, distant couples, and struggling families. Counselors specialize in relationship counseling, family therapy, counseling for kids...
Sep 28, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
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...
Aug 11, 2021 | Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, High School & Beyond, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
Updated by TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger This directory is sponsored by US Army Recruiting Winston-Salem. The U.S. Army is made up of the most dedicated, most respected Soldiers in the world. These Soldiers protect America’s freedoms while serving at home and...
Apr 28, 2021 | By Stage, Education, From the Heart, High School & Beyond, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Carrie DeLong Parenting has by far been the most amazing experience of my life! There have been the most exhilarating moments followed by those heart aching challenges that form us into well-rounded parents. In early days of parenting, we make...
Apr 27, 2021 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd “Look for the silver lining” is a well-known phrase of encouragement shared with others during difficult times. Without a doubt, this year has presented many clouds of challenges, but there have been numerous silver linings along...
Mar 2, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Location, By Stage, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Winston-Salem
By Guest Bloggers Dr. Jessica and Dr. Tiffany with Twin City Health All moms are rockstars, and we’re thrilled to offer holistic prenatal care at Twin City Health. Over the course of our 10 years, we’ve seen hundreds of moms for pains, labor, overall...
Jan 29, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd As a long-time book lover, it is often difficult to select a group of books to recommend from the seemingly endless list of great titles from which to choose. Between wonderful classic titles and excellent new releases, I could...
Jan 26, 2021 | By Location, Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Private Schools
By Guest Blogger Aimee Picon, Director of Educational Outreach “The student fell through the cracks.” “He was moved through the system without ever addressing the problem.” “She is in 8th grade now, but never really learned how to read.” As an educator of students...
Jan 4, 2021 | Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Dental, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Suzanne Santomieri We were twenty minutes into our 19 week ultrasound and something felt wrong. The technician continued to switch back and forth to different views and was talking a lot. I kept thinking how many more details she was giving us than I...
Jan 1, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Burlington, Children's Health & Wellness, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Winston-Salem
Updated by Michelle Barson You never know when your life might take a turn that feels too difficult to navigate on your own. That’s the time to find some support. We hope this list will help you find that support quickly in your time of need. Whether the...
Dec 30, 2020 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Info about Our Website, Kernersville, Local Resources, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger 2020 was a year unlike any other, and it’s evidenced even in the blogs we ran over the past year. After doing a search to uncover the top 10 most read blogs of the past year, a few obvious themes emerged. Seems like the...
Nov 23, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Amie Havens I am a 45 year old woman, residing in Winston-Salem, with an amazing husband, and two wonderful stepchildren. Starting around September of last year, my life would take a dramatic turn for the worse. Little did I know at the time for the...
Oct 30, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Shaniqua Wheeler “AHHHHHHH!” I sat on the floor screaming as my body lay there, feet kicking like a two year old who’d just been denied McDonald’s. Of course this was all just an internal battle that I did not want the rest of...
Oct 24, 2020 | Burlington, By Location, Children's Health & Wellness, Greensboro, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Winston-Salem
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...
Oct 22, 2020 | Bereavement, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Safety
By Guest Blogger Hayluri (Luly) Beckles My son, Joshua Franklin Palomares-Beckles, was born on March 24, 1999. He was a caring and vibrant little boy who loved trains, drawing and math. Joshua also enjoyed playing soccer and riding his bike in our backyard. He was...
Sep 6, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, By Location, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Greensboro, Health, Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In this week’s Sunday Spotlight we focus on local resources to help you and your loved ones during what may be a very stressful time in our lives. BestHealth Podcast Lewisville Family Counseling Journey to Brave Annual Event...
Aug 10, 2020 | Education, Homeschooling
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...
Aug 4, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt For years, I have kept a written planner. I love my iPhone, but I am old school in so many ways. I still love writing checks. I still love sending letters. We have a CD player in our kitchen (albeit, a very modern-styled one), so we...
Jul 28, 2020 | By Stage, Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Stuart Egan, a local high school teacher Let’s state the obvious. This is not how it should have happened. A little over three weeks left in this odd “summer break” and most high schoolers will return to remote learning after finishing the last school...
Jul 3, 2020 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Guest Blogger Takashi Hirata, M.D. When someone says “body image,” most of us probably think of a teenage girl looking in the mirror and not liking what she sees. The word “anorexia” may then come to mind. But body image doesn’t have...