Therapy is a Dirty Word and Other Lies We’ve Learned Along the Way
Despite the advancement of women’s mental health awareness and access to resources across demographics, there continues to be a cultural and social stigma around counseling and therapy as a whole. In a time where more and more women are coming forward with their experiences of emotional, physical and sexual abuse, sharing their stories of postpartum […]
Homestead Hills: The Roles of Retirement
BY LORRAINE AIKEN Retirement is defined as the act of retiring or leaving one’s job, career, or occupation permanently. The grandeur of retirement is what working professionals strive to achieve following a long tenure, culminating with a well-awaited celebration surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues. Throughout your career, you’ll work, save, and invest those […]
Making Pre-K a Priority in Forsyth County
BY FAMILY SERVICES All children in Forsyth County deserve the opportunity to succeed in school and in life. Brain science has confirmed what most parents already know: namely, that the first five years of life are a time of tremendous physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. These years are especially critical for the construction […]
No Ties, No Golf Balls – Just A Totally Amazing Dad!
A stereotypical Father’s Day consists of buying your dad something like a “World’s Best Dad” coffee mug or a new tie to add to his collection, paired with a funny card about drinking beer and playing golf. All of these things always made me laugh because they just didn’t fit my dad’s personality. At all. […]
Do You Go Nuts for Peanuts? Take the Peanut Quiz!
Americans love peanuts. Here’s the proof: the average American eats about seven pounds of peanuts and peanut products every year. And, in case you want to mark it on your calendar, National Peanut Butter Day is celebrated in the United States on January 24. If you are a true fan of all things peanut-y, you […]
Choosing the Juiciest, Perfect Fruits!
Dark pitted cherries, strawberries, raspberries, watermelon and cantaloupe top the list of favorite summertime fruits. With the vast array of options, the thrill of the season is to rise early to select the freshest produce from local farmers’ market vendors. In the semi-cool temperatures, patrons often feel at leisure to peruse before buying. During your […]
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care: Caring camps for young hearts!
While their care of terminally ill patients and their families spans 17 counties in North Carolina and Southern Virginia, Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care also passionately focuses on children and teens, via the services of Kids Path® and Kids Path Children’s Camp. Originally founded by Hospice & Palliative Care of Greensboro, Kids Path has […]
Conversations with My BFF: What’s My Reason for Being Here?
BY REBECCA COOPER We all come to a point in life when we start questioning whether we are doing what we are supposed to being doing. That may come in your 20s, but it usually comes in your 40s or later. The shorter our lives become, the more we want to make our days and […]
Keeping It Real: Who Are Your People?
Can you name the three most significant relationships in your life? What makes them significant? (Hold that thought.) Scripture tells of a time when Jesus’ family showed up while He was ministering. Someone got His attention and let Him know His mama and brothers wanted a word with Him outside. Jesus’ response seems curt, even […]
National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers: 10 Ways to Pray for Our Law Enforcement Teams
It’s no secret that for those who work in law enforcement, every day is a step into the unknown. A risk. And yet – these men and women boldly wear a uniform and badge and selflessly put themselves in harm’s way every day. June 21st is the National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers. Since […]
