Sep 19, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Hot Topics, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd I was listening to NPR in my car one afternoon, and thinking about all the tragedy our world seems to experience. As I approached a stoplight, I listened as the announcer reported yet another horrible, sad story. At that same time,...
Sep 13, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Guest Blogger Cameron Harris Presented by First Tennessee Bank Benefiting the National MS Society Thursday September 29, 6-8:30 pm The Millennium Center 101 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem, NC Grab a friend and come see rising country music star Julie Roberts in an...
Aug 12, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health
By Juan Santos, M.S., CRC, LPCA Why is it that before going to bed our mind often feels like it’s on steroids? Our brain is sometimes in “hyper-mode” when we have some sort of anxiety or fear driven issue taking place. Consider if you have ever experienced a break-up,...
Aug 6, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Katie Moosbrugger When it came to breastfeeding, I was a total boob. While I nursed my first born three months and then my son five months, I am amazed I even lasted that long. They say it’s the most beautiful gift a mother can give to a child, and believe me I...
Jul 26, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Guest Blogger Dr. Michael Summer Hello from Summer FamilyCare! We are a small, independent private Family Practice located in the heart of Lewisville, just off NC 421 on Shallowford Road. We have been here since 2005, which comes as a shock to many, even residents...
Jun 1, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Rachel Hoeing I have the worst immune system ever. I seem to catch everything. At least once a month I usually find myself fighting some sort of cold or virus for a few days only to end up in bed sleeping it off for a good day or two. We all know that as moms,...
Mar 22, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Suzi Blair No matter what we are struggling with inside our hearts, minds, or our homes, there is help. I am a recovering drug addict. I have a college degree, taught school, married over 20 years, two kids, able to stay at home. Today, I am very...
Mar 19, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Shopping, Women's Fashion
By Katie Moosbrugger It’s that time of year again! Time to let the toes out and show off those fresh pedicures! Unfortunately, when it comes to finding flip flops, I’m always at a loss for what to wear. Unfortunately the kind I should wear (to support my old...
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...
Jan 18, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Tiffany Deonanan Let it go! Don’t worry about it! It will happen when it is supposed to happen. If it is meant to be, it will be. Many of us have offered these words to others in a time where we were numb and had no idea of what to say to someone, but...
Jan 17, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health
By Juan Santos, M.S., CRC, LPCA Do you remember back in grade school when you, like so many other students, had a calendar or some sort of syllabus that you lived by? Teachers have always trained us to stick to some sort of schedule. There is a reason behind that!...
Jan 1, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing Happy New Year! Our TMoM team wishes all of you a wonderful 2016. We hope it is filled with love and laughter! By the looks of my Facebook feed, a large majority of moms have resolved to be more active and healthier in 2016. That is pretty much my...
Oct 30, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Recreation
By Guest Blogger John Budd with Yoga Dogz Have you ever wondered why a hatha yoga practice makes you feel different than other forms of exercise, such as aerobics, running, lifting, or even gym yoga? There is a difference, and when you pay attention to the...
Oct 13, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Aprille Donaldson When I moved to the Triad in 2013, one of the first things I did was start Googling to try to find resources to prepare for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) in preparation for the birth of our next child. Our first child was...
Sep 24, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Our Favorite Finds, Shopping
By Guest Blogger Catherine Frye I’ve always been a very active person. Conventionally healthy, mother of two girls, involved in everything – at least until I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis two years ago. It was devastating news, made worse when I...
Sep 12, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition
By Guest Blogger Debbie Wilkins Baisden Today we are going to discuss how to choose healthy fats. We talk about them a lot, but it can be really confusing what’s healthy and what’s not. I am a child of the 80’s and my mom was on a “fat free” kick for...
Aug 29, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition
By Guest Blogger Emily Saunders It is important to eat healthy starches- but at the right times and in the right amounts. First of all let’s define starch. Many women ask, “What the heck is starch and how is it different than sugar?” Some women...
Aug 28, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Dan Wilemon, M.Ed., LPC with Novant Health Behavioral Health The arrival of a new baby brings the thrill of a new life – and, sometimes, anxiety over the changes to parents’ lives as well. A baby’s arrival means changes to parents’ moods and energy,...
Aug 5, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
Free event: Rekindling the Romance Sponsored by Novant Health Sept. 17, 2015 – 6 p.m. Novant Health Conference Center Located on the campus of Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem Your little bundle of joy has arrived, and with...
Jul 17, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition
By Guest Blogger Kate HorneyLet’s face it, as busy moms, we have a lot on our metaphorical “plates.” From diapers to dishes, laundry to little league – busy moms need all the help we can get when it comes to balancing hunger, managing cravings, and giving us...
Jun 20, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Shopping, Women's Fashion
By Guest Blogger Glynis Bell It’s summer time and the living is easy. What about dressing? Does warm weather make dressing for the season easier? It’s that time to put away the leggings and boots and step into lighter weight fabrics and sandals. (Make sure your...
Jun 17, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing When I was younger, I thought a mid-life crisis was when a 40-year-old man bought a red sports car because he didn’t want to get old and had to prove he was still young and hip. Now that I am closer to mid-life, I know better. A...
May 19, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Coach Debbie, Coach Emily and Coach Kate from Momsanity Let us cut to the chase. You’re short on time, but as-is the norm in the world of moms, your to-do list is a mile long. Don’t stress! We have come up with 5 CREATIVE ways to actually get MORE...
May 12, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Katie Moosbrugger “Scootch down. A little bit more. C’mon. Scootch, scootch. Ok, just a wee bit further…I need you closer to end of the table. Almost there. One more scootch. Alright, if you could just come down a little closer now.” Does this sound familiar? If...
Apr 25, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Recreation
By Kate Horney Did you know you can exercise with your baby AND get back to your pre-baby weight?! For new moms, this is the ultimate win-win! As a mom myself, I understand the obstacles that new moms face when it comes time to burn that baby weight and get back into...
Mar 14, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Kate Horney Pregnancy is not easy, and no matter how healthy or active, all pregnant moms are bound to experience some discomfort. But if you’re looking for a way to make the bad stuff better, exercise can help! Generally, with uncomplicated pregnancy, if you’ve...
Mar 12, 2015 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Hot Topics
By Carolyn Flaherty, author of Wicked Sexy Smart Depression is in exact opposition with the person I desire to be and also with the image of myself I portray. In public, regardless of whether I am in the midst of a depressive episode, I am the smiling, helpful,...
Feb 20, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Kristen Bagwell I am thrilled to have had a healthy pregnancy, but I’ll be just as thrilled when it’s over. Not to complain, but this kid is taking up some space, and the nausea, headaches, and lack of sleep are starting to take a toll both on me and...
Feb 14, 2015 | Adult Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Emily Saunders Happy Valentine’s Day! In honor of Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about love … loving yourself! It’s been one and half months since the new year began and I’m already seeing fewer and fewer health and fitness related ads...
Feb 11, 2015 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Hot Topics, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups
By Anonymous “He just drinks too much and needs to limit himself.” “If you had my problems you’d be drinking too.” “If he would just stop hanging out with that crowd he could get his drinking under control.” “Of course she is...
