Sep 17, 2019 | Adults, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Christine Murray, PhD, LPC, LMFT, Director of the Healthy Relationships Initiative Our Healthy Relationships Initiative (HRI) team is excited to partner with Triad Moms on Main on this blog series. In this series, we offer general guidance to...
Sep 13, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, 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...
Sep 5, 2019 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Betsy Armentrout, MD, Wake Forest Baptist Health – Ford, Simpson, Lively and Rice Pediatrics Just before I sat down to write this article, I read an email briefing from the American Academy of Pediatrics that Pinterest is changing its search engine...
Aug 24, 2019 | Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Rachel Hoeing Picky Eaters. If you don’t have one, you should feel lucky. Before having kids I always smirked when I heard parents say things like, “Oh I wish I could serve casseroles for dinner, but my kids just won’t eat that.” My thought:...
Aug 23, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Health, Local Resources, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
— Win a free round to an 8-week online Fitness and Nutrition Bootcamp with Marybeth Barrett, Certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss Coach. A $199 value. One winner will be announced for the round starting September 30, 2019. Register through the link below… One winner...
Aug 22, 2019 | By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Health, Parenting & Family, Safety, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Tina Long Spach There is no easy answer for how or why addiction occurs. The reality is, drugs are everywhere. In fact, some of the most dangerous and addictive drugs can be found in our very own medicine and liquor cabinets. I see young people all...
Aug 17, 2019 | Babies, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By The Early Check Team What’s Early Check? Early Check is a research study that offers health tests for all babies born in North Carolina. The testing is free, no travel is required, and nothing is needed from your baby. All that moms need to do is visit...
Aug 9, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Health
By Guest Blogger Jessie Ballard, author of mombunsandmoscato.com The pediatrician asked me how I was feeling at my kids’ first appointment. My OB asked me to fill out a questionnaire at my six week postpartum appointment. Was I feeling the “baby blues?” No, I...
Aug 8, 2019 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Regina Alexander, MSW, LCSW Someone recently said to me, “It’s scary to be the parent of a teenager these days.” I agreed – there are so many problems that teens face and so much pressure to fit in that sometimes it seems we don’t even know our own...
Aug 6, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Anna Keller Here’s a “duh” statement: Becoming a parent brings big lifestyle and priority changes. But here’s another, equally true statement: Becoming a parent doesn’t change who you are*. *Yes, of course it changes you in many ways. But what I mean...
Jul 23, 2019 | Babies, By Stage, Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Aeroflow Healthcare The average family can spend $200-$300 a month on diapers or pull-ups per child or disabled adult. This astronomical cost can take away other necessities such as food or clothing. It’s no surprise nearly 1 in 3 American families...
Jul 19, 2019 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Tiffany Lazenby The thought of my 13 month old being put to sleep no matter how minor the procedure might be, was simply horrifying. My oldest was never sick. I think he may have had one ear infection in his 13 years. This time around however was a...
Jun 24, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders Whether you are the struggling one, your child, or someone you love, eating disorders are scary for all of those involved. There are various types of eating disorders, each of which are serious and very disastrous for your body. It takes...
Jun 22, 2019 | Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Safety, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Jen Mearns Are you thinking about going on a family vacation? Do you have very small children, or as I like to call them, littles? Just thinking about vacationing with littles might send your anxiety through the roof. I’m here to tell you that it is not easy!...
Jun 17, 2019 | Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Sarah Kotelnicki Ah, sweet summer vacation! Even though I work full-time, I try to make summer feel like a vacation for the kids. It’s important to me that our kids, 8 & 6, have memories of the summer being relaxed, carefree and fun. That means a...
Jun 7, 2019 | Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Health, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Christine Murray, PhD, LPC, LMFT, Director of the Healthy Relationships Initiative Our Healthy Relationships Initiative (HRI) team is excited to partner with Triad Moms on Main on this blog series. In this series, we offer general guidance to relationship or family...
Jun 4, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Health, Nutrition
By Guest Blogger Marybeth Barrett, Certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss Coach I feel like there is something good brewing. Yes, in all the madness of the world, I see a silver lining. There seems to be some self-care mindsets trending among moms/women. No matter the...
Jun 2, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Camps, Health, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing In this week’s Sunday Spotlight: Summer at Camp Sawtooth Forsyth Family Kids’ Evening Out Summer Offerings at UNCSA Community Music School Feel your best the FASTer Way Spark Imagination this Summer at Camp Sawtooth Camp Sawtooth, for...
May 31, 2019 | Camps, Family Time, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, Info about Our Website, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Safety, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Katie Moosbrugger The countdown is on, and TMoM has EVERYTHING you would need to make this the best, most fun, most memorable, and most safe summer for you and your family! Today’s post features many of our favorite directories that have been updated for the...
May 29, 2019 | Babies, By Stage, Health, Recreation, Safety, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Katie Moosbrugger For lots of moms, summertime can be anything but relaxing. From endless sunscreen latherings (one of my biggest pet peeves), to constant monitoring of your little toddler’s every last move near water, to your never-ending quest to find...
May 24, 2019 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Winston-Salem
By Nia Williams, RN, BSN, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nurse, Brenner Children’s Hospital I just completed my first year as a nurse. For the past 12 months, I’ve had the honor of working in the pediatric hematology and oncology department at Brenner...
May 18, 2019 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Christine Murray, PhD, LPC, LMFT, Director of the Healthy Relationships Initiative Our Healthy Relationships Initiative (HRI) team is excited to partner with Triad Moms on Main on this blog series. In this series, we offer general guidance to relationship or family...
May 17, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Jessica Ballard Ok, mamas. Think back to the first time you tried putting on non-maternity clothes after delivery. Did you cry? Did you instantly research names of local therapists? Nobody really emphasizes how much your body changes after you have a...
May 15, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger JamillahNeeairah Nasir When I turned forty, I began to ask older women who were at least moderately pleased with their lives to share any advice they might have about living well beyond mothering, and about their experiences with menopause. Many...
May 12, 2019 | Camps, Dental, Health, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger Happy Mother’s Day! We hope you’re enjoying a day full of pampering and relaxation. When you get the chance, be sure to catch up on these announcements…. ~ Make it a Summer to Remember at the YMCA ~ Creating First Impressions at...
May 9, 2019 | Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Laura Simon On Tuesday, I finally got around to my usual Monday task: watering the plants. For some reason, the number of plants in my house keeps multiplying, as if I don’t have enough work keeping three kids watered and fed. My kitchen windowsill features three...
May 4, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Babies, By Stage, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Tiffany Lazenby I’ve always been envious of women with perfect pregnancies. You know the ones with little more then a hiccup and look like a Greek goddess? I looked like Gollum from Lord of the Rings because of all the vomiting I did. I was so over...
May 3, 2019 | Babies, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Safety
By Dennette Bailey Parents with infants or expecting a new baby should be aware that babies can have skin issues too. Though the following issues can arise any time of the year, they can be especially difficult for your baby during the summer. Scratches on the skin:...
Apr 30, 2019 | Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, Education, Education for Special Needs, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Laura Laxton If you haven’t already, meet Malcolm. He is 11; finishing up elementary school; loves basketball, baseball and his teen-age sister (much to her long-suffering annoyance); and, as you can tell, has Down syndrome. We found out about the DS...
Apr 28, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Education, Health, Local Events, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Private Schools, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight… ~ High Point Christian Academy – A Commitment to Academic Excellence and Spiritual Growth ~ FIT4MOM’s #MONTHOFMAMA ~ Spring Fling – FREE EVENT ~ Triad Area Parks, Playgrounds &...
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