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Ok, it is not really a holiday, but boy am I a fan of the end of daylight savings. I’ll call it the undercover holiday. There is much debate on whether or not you get any extra sleep, or time or anything really, but at the very least I consider it a chance to begin again. It can be a …

Many mommas are knee deep in the busyness of summer. Your time may be spent with a tiny one, needing constant attention: days filled with diaper changes, clothing changes, crying baby, sleeping baby, eating baby. Your days may be filled with a preschooler or maybe a bit older: days filled with chasing, entertaining, singing, playing, whining, snacking, chauffeuring. Let’s not forget the …

There are 2 great opportunities for expectant and/or new moms coming up. Come see us at either one!! We have donated entry to our Mental Health First Aid course on May 30! You may be the lucky winner! Be sure to visit our table for a chance to win other fun prizes as well! Saturday April 25th-Pregnant in the Piedmont. …

                Join us on May 30, 2015 for Mental Health First Aid Training. The course is from 9am-6pm and lunch is included in the course fee. If you are a member of Life on Lexington Church, contact me so I can provide you with instructions  that will allow you to register at a reduced rate. The goal of Mental Health First Aid …

If you have been waiting to participate in an “In the Wildflowers” group now is the time to register. We will be starting another group soon. Take a look at these disturbing statistics related to Childhood Sexual Abuse. Click here. Many women experience childhood sexual abuse. The resulting pain can affect all aspects of life for those who have experienced it. Victims may suffer continually …

I’ve seen a couple people share a “Thankful Thursday” post and I thought it would be great to share some thankfulness on my blog. So…here we have Thankful Thursday #1! I’ve been in Mental Health First Aid facilitator training all week. We have a FULL course load, busy most of each day, just a couple breaks and lunch. We are highly discouraged …

I am very excited to be presenting at the upcoming program,“Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders:  A Guide for Healthcare Providers”. Did you know: Every year, more than 400,000 infants are born to mothers who are depressed, which makes perinatal depression the most under diagnosed obstetric complication in America. (Marian F. Earls, Pediatrics, 2010) Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the number …

Our last Holiday Heartfelt Moment is a guest post by Kim Openo. Many thanks to Kim for sharing some tips with those who may be having a difficult time with grief during the holidays. Tips for Handling Holiday Grief By Kim Openo LAPC CMFT NCC DCC  North Pines Center, Norcross GA I will never forget my first holiday in 1997 …

Be sure to check out the December issue of Guilford Woman Magazine to find my article on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. You can find the print version at many offices throughout the Triad as well as Harris Teeter. This is a free magazine that is published monthly. You may also view it online by clicking here. The article is on …