Jun 18, 2024 | Camps, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Recreation, Safety
By Guest Blogger Heidi Zvolensky, MD, pediatrician at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s Clemmons Pediatrics New friends, new experiences, and new places! Let’s help ensure summer camp success for our kids. For parents and children, summer camp can be exciting, but...
May 5, 2024 | From the Doctor, Health, Safety
By Susan “Abby” Haas, MD, pediatrician, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Brenner Children’s Hospital Pediatrics – Clemmons With summer right around the corner, we’re all looking forward to spending more time outdoors with our families. Whether it’s a day at...
Apr 29, 2024 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Babies, From the Doctor, Just for Moms
by Dr. Cole Kampen, PT, DPT, PCES Welcome, brave souls, to the wild world of sex after childbirth! Your brand-new, amazing body might have mixed feelings about hopping back into the sheets that got you here. As a Pelvic Health PT (and mother of 3), I work with moms...
Apr 8, 2024 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Pregnancy & Babies
By Page Leggett, Novant Health contributing writer Jennifer Keiger, a family nurse practitioner with Novant Health WomanCare – Kernersville, has a passion for helping women adjust to one of the most profound changes they’ll ever go through: new motherhood....
Mar 14, 2024 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Motherhood is hard enough juggling everything, but if you have chronic pain from uterine fibroids then some days feel like a true struggle. You don’t have to keep suffering. Are you suffering from heavy or irregular bleeding or...
Dec 16, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Bereavement, Burlington, From the Doctor, From the Heart, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Bethany Godwin LCMHC, PMH-C This time of year can be bittersweet for many, grieving those that are no longer with us while experiencing the holiday season can be challenging. A sentimental time of year universally, memories of past years and...
Dec 12, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Do you suffer from chronic pelvic pain? Are you struggling with endometriosis or uterine fibroids? You aren’t alone, about 1 in 10 women are impacted by it. Furthermore, despite all the recent advocacy efforts many women still suffer...
Nov 24, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC Have you thought to yourself, how do I treat myself during the ups and downs of life? How do I treat myself when things are going well? How do I treat myself when life kicks me right in the rear end? Life, will without a...
Nov 2, 2023 | Adults, Babies, From the Doctor, Health, Kernersville, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Page Leggett, Novant Health contributing writer When Natalie Rochester, MD, talks to her patients who have newborns in the NICU, she does it with genuine empathy. Her oldest daughter – Caroline, now 12 – landed in the NICU when she was born six weeks...
Oct 23, 2023 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Dr. Aleksandra Vujnovic Children often face challenges when their daily routines change, leading to increased uncertainty, anxiety, and physical complaints. It’s important for parents to recognize and address these stressors, using a brain-based...
Oct 3, 2023 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling As a dad, I see ADHD every day in my daughter. My wife and I are constantly working with her to build self-confidence, knowing the challenges that come with ADHD, and teaching her tools to navigate...
Sep 7, 2023 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling Teens experience stress just like kids and adults. They experience stress that hits them in all directions when it comes to the almighty SAT and preparing for college. The stress can come in the from:...
Aug 1, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms, Pregnancy & Babies, Winston-Salem
By Dr. Jesse Rapp, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS – Taylor Physical Therapy & Wellness “Do your kegels!” We hear this common phrase any time there is a pelvic health related issue. This question comes in pregnancy, postpartum and throughout the age range. We are told...
Jun 27, 2023 | Adults, From the Doctor, Hot Topics, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling Do you want to raise a happy, kind, and successful child? One of my favorite books is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. One of the habits is to keep the end in mind. This is the...
Jun 23, 2023 | Babies, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Sports, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Summer is almost here, and for most families, that means a lot of time in the sun and water. Whether at a pool or at the lake, water play is a great way to cool off. However, any time in the water with kids means parents must be extra...
May 16, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Greensboro, Health, High Point, Kernersville, Safety, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Dr. Kevin Corrigan, Medical Director of Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care As a healthcare provider working in North Carolina, I see a lot of strained shoulders and sprained ankles this time of year. In fact, youth baseball and softball caused 1.4...
May 4, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Babies, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms, Pregnancy & Babies, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Did you know Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has a one-of-a-kind midwifery program in the Triad? It provides a holistic approach to women’s care, with certified nurse midwives available from the first prenatal appointment to...
Apr 6, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC, of Santos Counseling According to the National Institute of Health, 1 in 7 women can develop postpartum depression. In that number, two key items to keep in mind are the number of women that do not disclose due to the...
Mar 20, 2023 | Camps, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Health, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Karen L. Smith, PT, of Peace Physical Therapy LLC Before you know it, summer will be here, and the kids will be out of school. It is the perfect time for that cross-country family adventure! Or maybe you want to send your kids to camp so you can have a week of...
Feb 7, 2023 | Adults, Burlington, From the Doctor, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC Connection isn’t optional in intimate relationships. It’s a required pillar that allows the relationship to stand with firmness and longevity. Lacking a connection with your partner can leave you feeling lost, insecure, and...
Jan 12, 2023 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Dr. Juan Santos, CRC, LCMHC Have you noticed any behavioral or mood changes in your teen during the winter months? Maybe they are in bed longer than usual or not going out as much with friends. Season Affective Disorder is a seasonal depression that...
Aug 25, 2022 | Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, From the Doctor, Health
By Guest Blogger Julie Casey, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech-language services from public schools vs. a private company like SpeakEasy Therapy: Is it apples to apples or apples to oranges? It is reasonable for parents to conclude that speech-language services would be the...
Aug 11, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Megan Dunn, IBCLC, a board certified lactation consultant When it comes to nourishing your baby, fed is always best. But if you choose breastfeeding, you’re bound to have questions along the way. With the right information and support, you can develop...
Jul 25, 2022 | By Location, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Greensboro, Health, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Karen L. Smith, PT, MS with Peace Physical Therapy LLC As a mother of three, I am so happy that the word is getting out there about the benefits of pelvic floor therapy. When I had my children, pelvic health wasn’t really talked about or offered as an...
Jul 21, 2022 | By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, From the Doctor, Health, Nutrition, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Betsy Armentrout, pediatrician at Ford, Simpson, Lively and Rice Pediatrics At the start of the school year, parents can check off one important item from their to-do list: how to keep their kids healthy. Atrium Health Levine Children’s...
Jul 10, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, From the Doctor, Health, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Gray Moulton, LMFT, CST Therapist Creating and developing a lasting marriage is hard work. Think back. You and your partner met in college. Your eyes locked across the room and the butterflies in your stomach went crazy. Before each date you would get...
May 2, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC Are you feeling stuck in life? The feeling itself can hold a weight that makes life feel unbearable. People often experience a form of being stuck in life during milestones and changes life. A common one, is the milestone...
Apr 4, 2022 | By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC Anger is okay to experience. As a mental health counselor who works with kids, I I let them know that this emotion is natural and completely normal to feel. There is a pretty well-known movie, it’s called Inside...
Mar 8, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC It seems that most of us tend to be proactive about our mental health when we have reached a pain point. When our stress is overwhelming or the physical pain unbearable, we tend to shift to the idea that we need a...
Feb 24, 2022 | Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, From the Doctor, Health, Nutrition
By Guest Blogger Lauren Mardeusz, RD As a dietitian I often hear about difficulties that parents face when it comes to feeding their little ones. I have helped families navigate the waters of difficulties like failure to thrive, food allergies, GI dysfunction, feeding...
