Oct 23, 2014 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Lauren Rathbone, MBA, CD(DONA) In the background, there is soft music playing. The lights are turned off, and the blinds are open to allow the sunlight to shine through. Within the room is a woman, slowly, but surely, working toward a finish line....
Oct 9, 2014 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Susan Hannan They say that nothing can prepare you for being a mother. I don’t know who “they” are, but in my case, “they” could not be more right. Upon learning we were about to start a family of our own, my husband and I were beyond ecstatic. So,...
Jul 31, 2014 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Rachel Hoeing How did we survive in the world before apps?!? How wonderful it can be to have advice, tips and help right at your fingertips at all times! For pregnant mothers, there always seems to be a new question that needs answers. Lucky for you, the well-known...
Jul 20, 2014 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Shannon Ford Let’s face it: Most of us will have dirty diapers to change at least until age two. In the summer months, it doesn’t pose as much of a problem for me when we are out and about. If a diaper change is necessary, I don’t...
Jul 14, 2014 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Rachel Hoeing You have just found out you are pregnant. You are ecstatic. You have been waiting for this day for a long time and it is finally here – you are going to be a mommy! You are going to be THE BEST mommy ever. You’ve got it all planned out:...
Jun 24, 2014 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Guest Blogger Erika B. Johnston-MacAnanny, MD, FACOG, Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Health Many couples struggle to conceive from the get-go, but not you. You got pregnant naturally—perhaps even...
Jun 9, 2014 | Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Lisa Tandan, author of the blog Alannah Annabelle: A micro-preemie adventure I have always considered myself to be ordinary. I assume that if something, whether good or bad, happens to a small number of people, I won’t be among them. I don’t expect to be in a...
Apr 27, 2014 | -, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Recreation, Sports, Sunday Spotlights
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Welcome to this week’s Sunday Spotlight! We are featuring three exciting upcoming events: one in Kernersville, one in Advance and one in Greensboro. Get all the scoop below, and as always, be sure to check our Events Page for...
Apr 23, 2014 | -, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Elizabeth Stack Easter always makes me feel like anything is possible. That miracles and new beginnings are just around the corner, waiting to be experienced. This Easter was no different. And neither was my first Easter as a mother. Ten years ago on Easter Sunday,...
Apr 21, 2014 | -, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Abbie Wrights “Gross!” “You won’t really save that much money.” “You mean you have to touch POOP!?” Those were just a few of the not-so-positive reactions I received when I told people I was planning on using cloth diapers. It was a decision that my husband...
Mar 18, 2014 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Stephanie Pierce, MD, with Wake Forest Baptist Health Today, women have more contraceptive options than ever. But having such a wide range of choices can lead to confusion over which method is best. To help you better navigate the contraceptive landscape,...
Mar 11, 2014 | -, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
I was having one of my better mornings…smooth a.m. routine, everyone on time and in a decent mood, and then it happened – a song came on the radio and I was sobbing my eyes out. Normally this happens once in a blue moon but the past 7+ months I have had to...
Feb 19, 2014 | -, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Kate Horney Toddlers have tiny hands. They have tiny feet, and they have tiny tummies. When it comes to healthy nutrition for toddlers, I’ve seen many moms completely forget the fact that their little one has a small stomach. In an effort not to “ruin their...
Jan 22, 2014 | -, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
A lot has changed in seven years since I’ve had an infant in the house! There are so many new baby products on the market that I wish I had when my kids were babies. Like a video monitor. Those were just getting popular when mine were little; now it seems like every...
Jan 13, 2014 | -, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Emily Saunders One thing I don’t love- cooking. Actually, let me take that back. I don’t love cooking that involves more than one pot/pan or my crockpot. It’s got to be easy, healthy and fast. Some women love to slave away in the kitchen for hours and feel very...
Dec 7, 2013 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Shopping
By Melanie Barbee, owner of Rolly’s Baby Boutique Most young children have plenty of toys, so finding unique ones during the holiday season can be a challenge. There is way too much plastic, way too many things that make lots of noise, and most importantly way...
Nov 18, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Barb Carder, RN, Board Certified Lactation Consultant with Cornerstone Lactation Services Don’t you wish your baby came with an instruction booklet? I hear this from parents of newborns all the time. As a lactation consultant, I am asked many of the same questions...
Nov 6, 2013 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Jessie Peele, author of Cupcakes and Running Shoes “Sometimes a great plan, is kinda hard to understand. Right now it don’t make sense… I can’t make it all make sense.” ~Luke Bryan It was a Friday. I had just put my daughter, Cameron...
Nov 4, 2013 | -, Birthday Parties, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Carrie Scott “Thank you so much! You don’t know how much this helps!” This outpouring of gratitude came from an appreciative mother who needed a simple, everyday item for her baby: diapers. Heather and Jeff have had a difficult year – they lost their house in a...
Oct 21, 2013 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Kate Horney As a hormonal nutrition consultant AND an exclusively breast-feeding momma, I can attest to the fact that Breast-feeding nutrition can be confusing… even for the experts. How much should you eat? What should you avoid? How might your diet affect your...
Oct 3, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Religion
Last spring I was fortunate to attend my first bris to celebrate TMoM member Dani’s newborn son. I had no idea what to expect, and to be honest, I was really nervous. For those of you who do not know what a bris is (and I was surprised to learn how many of my friends...
Sep 23, 2013 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Barb Carder, RN, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant – Cornerstone Lactation Services Many new mothers have a strong desire to breastfeed their babies. Desire does not always translate into success and moms need help particularly after they...
Sep 22, 2013 | -, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
When baby number two comes along, everyone’s world changes. Obviously mom and dad have a huge adjustment, but what about baby number one? No matter how old this child may be, it is still somewhat of a slap in the face that there is this new crying ball of dirty...
Sep 16, 2013 | -, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Thea DeLoreto, author of the blog The Lint Trap So, in case you didn’t know, I am with child. And I am a wee bit bigger this time around than I was when I was carrying Lady Baby. For instance, at this point with her I was barely in maternity pants. This time...
Aug 2, 2013 | -, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Bryan Timmons You read that title right, our house is run by a tiny terrorist and a toddling dictator. And oddly enough, I kind of love it. Avett (22 months) is a great kid and a wonderful big brother. Stone (6 weeks) is quickly adjusting to a somewhat structured...
Jul 23, 2013 | -, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
Have you ever wondered what’s the best age to start having kids? I recently entered a new decade in my life and I catch myself calculating how old (or young!) I will be when my children start high school, or graduate from college, possibly get married, or yikes...
Jun 18, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Amy Yoder, M.D. – Ford, Simpson, Lively & Rice Pediatrics Most parents have encountered the constipation conundrum with their children. It’s common, but can be challenging to deal with and often uncomfortable for the child. Constipation can be caused by a...
May 20, 2013 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Recreation
By Emily Saunders, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Group Fitness Trainer As part of living a healthy lifestyle, we must not only be good role models for our children but also help them get a good start. The health and well-being of our children starts very early...
May 9, 2013 | -, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
I had a picture-perfect pregnancy with my first (my daughter). I never got sick or nauseous or moody, and I was rarely uncomfortable. So when it came time to talk to my doctor about my plans for the delivery, I figured that day would be just as effortless and...
May 7, 2013 | -, Education, High School & Beyond, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Photography, Pregnancy & Babies
By Jaci Fendley I am excited to introduce you to Brooke Moxley from Brooke Moxley Photography. Brooke’s love for photography started after her first son was born. Her husband was deployed for the first year of their baby’s life, and she wanted to document...
