Here for Our Neighbors, Here for Our Community

BY: ERIC A. AFT When communities across Second Harvest Food Banks of Northweat NC’s 18-county service area began drawing in, closing the doors first to their schools, then restaurants, and […]
Educational Preparedness for the Next Level: Elementary School

Educational and social readiness are two terms that may sound overwhelming in theory. The challenge is determining what kinds of experiences will help support your child’s social, physical, and academic […]
June 2020 “From the Heart”

This will mark the third “From the Heart” I have written since COVID-19 shut down our local community and continues to wreak havoc on our lives. For the most part, […]
June 22nd-25th is Pollinator Week!

Prepare to cheer on bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial creatures! National pollinator week is just around the corner! Through the study of pollinators, we can understand the relationship between […]
Optimizing the Fun: The Art of Vacation Planning

Have you ever come home from vacation and realized you forgot to do something you had thought about doing while on your vacation? That feeling of regret is the absolute […]
Celebrating Moms and a New Era of Care for Mothers and Babies

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate all moms and especially those who welcomed life into the world at The Birth Center at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, which opened last summer […]
5 Reasons to Thank a Nurse in May

May 6th is National Nurse’s Day. It is also the first day of National Nurse’s Week, which wraps up on May 12th. May 12th, 2020, is a very special day, […]
How to Make the Perfect Picnic (Kid-Friendly)

Grab a picnic basket, a comfortable blanket, and gather your family to make your way through the grassy meadows to enjoy a spread of your favorite bites for lunch. Enjoy […]
Introducing Southern Reflection Pool and Outdoor Living

When one spends 15 years in the world of NASCAR, they quickly learn the value and importance of excellence. After all, no one wins races by being average, right? So, […]
Instead of Holding the New Baby, Hold the New Mom.

Babies are one of the largest joys in the world, especially to other mothers. When our friends bring home their new bundle of joy, many of us automatically jump for […]