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contents In our ongoing effort to make Forsyth Family the ultimate resource to Forsyth County families, check out our new color-code tabs! We’ve organized our content by categories to make sure you can quickly find exactly what you need when you need it! Also, check out our Index on page 98, which organizes all our advertisers by type of business!

Local Business 6 8 10 12 14 16

Christina’s Dessertery: One-Year Anniversary Celebration Stacey Rubain: Experience Makes All the Difference in Electing a Judge Busy as a Bee Concierge: Helping Give Moms the Break They Deserve!

“A Gift” From an Unexpected Source What Can Nu Expression Do For You? Home Instead Care or Full-Time Care Giver – Difficult Life Decisions

Health & Wellness 18 20 22 24 26 28

Bed Rest: Part One – A Personal Experience Understanding Uterine Fibroids Rebecca Plemmons Stewart: “My Heart Journey” Salem Smiles Orthodontics This Year, Say Goodbye to Cellulite…and Hello to Cellulaze!

Small Group Training: A Well Kept Secret

Parenting 30 32 34 36 38

What I Want My Daughter to Know About Girlfriends Small Stories for a Big World The Mommy Diaries: It Takes a Village Triad Moms on Main: Congrats to the 2014 Choice Award Winners The View From My Section… Soundtrack of Summer

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41 Irvin Roberts Salon & Day Spa: Celebrating 5 Years of Beauty with Hospice Fundraiser

Education 44 Salem Baptist Christian School: A Place to Achieve, Love, and Serve!

46 Salem Academy: Investing in an Independent Education 48 FCDS Creates New Program to Give Young Children an Early Advantage

Ages & Stages 50 How to Help Your Picky Eater Become a Competent Eater 52 Money Management – Never Too Young To Learn

Summer Camp Showcase 54-61 Forsyth Family’s Summer Camp Showcase

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Pets 64 Puppy Love 66 Wind Dancer Foal Rescue: Helping Those Who Can’t Help Themselves

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pril showers bring May flowers!

It finally happened, even though there was plenty of doubt many of those cool spring days. While I love all the seasons, spring is certainly my favorite. Our world seems to go from black and white to color seemingly almost overnight!

Community 68 Dash Excitement is at a Fever Pitch 70 The Sergei Foundation Triad Dog Games at Reynolda Village 72 Candid Responses from Students: “Why I Appreciate My Teacher” 76 Foster Care: Is It Right For You? 78 “Out and About” in Winston-Salem: With Senior Services’ Art Show & Sale Benefiting Meals-on-Wheels 80 Tanglewood BMX

Faith & Family 82 Faith of our Mothers 83 Tami’s Devotion: To Be Honest Faith & Family Calendar of Events 84 Musing About…Rational Skepticism 86 The Community Gives Back: WBFJ’s Sharathon Keeps Local Radio Thriving, Thanks to Supporters

For the Kids 86 90 91 92 93

Kids Morning Out Get Caught Beeing Good Kids in the Kitchen: Fiesta in the Kitchen iTalk: Teachers The Artist Corner

Dining Guide 94 Chang Thai – Now With Two Convenient Locations

Other 96 May Events 98 Advertiser Index

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May is the month we celebrate moms and female caregivers of the world! Whether you’re an actual mom to someone or just a maternal figure, we celebrate the selfless love and care you give to others! Can you imagine a world without moms? No, and who wants to? Moms are the glue that holds everything together and the ones who are there with a shoulder to cry on or pull you through the rough spots. So, thanks to all you wonderful ladies out there who give all year long! One day to honor you is certainly not enough!

May is also a time for congratulating our college graduates.

This year our family celebrates the graduation of my oldest daughter’s boyfriend. We’ve known Jonathan for quite some time and we claim him as our own at this point. We are so proud of him, and for graduating in four years no less, despite the rigors of being a college athlete. He’ll be continuing his education, seeking a law degree next fall as Briana finishes her last semester in nursing school. So he has a few more years to go before having to graduate to the real world of finding employment.

Our May issue is packed once again with information on local businesses/organizations, upcoming events and wonderful folks in the community. Cover story, Jennifer Hutchins of Irvin Roberts Salon, fits all of the above! She has chosen to celebrate the 5th anniversary of her business by giving back to the community through the wonderful organization of Hospice.

If you’ve read my monthly note for any length of time, then you know how I feel about Hospice! They truly are angels on earth!

Please read more about this celebration and fundraiser happening in front of her Clemmons business on Sat., May 17th, and make plans to stop by and support them! Good food, music and a silent auction to boot!

Happy 70th birthday to my dad, Bobby Wood! Hope it’s great and full of surprises!

Blessings!

Robin Bralley May Tabs!

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One-Year Anniversary Celebration

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

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hen Christina and Michael Johnson opened the doors of Christina’s Dessertery in Clemmons one year ago, those who knew them knew it would become an instant hit. Well, they were right, and the decision to open a brick-and-mortar location was every bit the success everyone hoped and knew it would be!

Christina’s involvement in the cake decorating business started as Creative Cake Designs, and her unique style and breathtaking, delicious creations soon gained a strong following. Managing a thriving business at home with two small boys for three years was a challenge, to say the least! Her husband quit his job to focus on baking, creating new recipes and planning the expansion of the business. “After a year of working together and still having to turn much business away, my husband and I decided to pursue a retail location and have never looked back,” said Christina. “When we first opened our doors, it was just he and I along with two very part-time counter girls. In less than a year, we have a staff of nine with four of those serving as full-time employees, and we are still growing!”

As the saying goes, “good news travels fast,” and the news of a fabulous new bakery and dessertery, conveniently located in Clemmons, certainly spread quickly! “Our business has grown immensely from referrals,” said Christina.

“The majority of our business comes from referrals.

Referrals lead to walk-ins and walk-ins usually lead to a long-lasting relationship. We are truly blessed with absolutely amazing clients who want to Photos by Jessica Marie Photography

see us succeed. They scream our name on the rooftops, they share our Facebook page with their friends, they check in when they get here, they leave wonderful reviews for us and they keep coming back to support our dessertery. We wouldn’t be where we are today without such an amazing clientele. I truly believe that with all my heart!”

We all wish we could bake from scratch. It tastes so much better, is so much better for us without all the preservatives, and is the way it should be done. While it is certainly easy to run to the store, buy boxed cake mix and have a cake in less than 30 minutes, there is no comparison between that kind of homemade and Christina’s. “What sets us apart from the other local bakeries is our family-secret recipes,” said Christina.

“Incorporating the delicious treats from our Greek and Italian heritage along with our other tried-and-true delicious recipes we’ve perfected during the past five years.

Our bakers come in every morning at 6 a.m. and bake fresh and from scratch. We never freeze anything...ever. Even our cannoli shells are made from scratch—just the way YiaYia used to do it. It’s a lot of work, but we wouldn’t have it any other way!”

To celebrate the one-year anniversary, Christina’s Dessertery had a big party!

“We were so excited to share this incredible milestone with everyone,” said Christina. “The event took place on Monday, April 14th. The Mayor of Clemmons, Nick Nelson, officiated the ribbon cutting, along with the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce.”

Christina’s cakes have been featured in the international cake magazine, Magie des Zuckers, in a recent “Downton Abbey” article in Huffington Post Weddings and on an episode of “Say Yes to the Dress” on TLC.

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Stacey Rubain

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Experience Makes All the Difference in Electing a Judge

By Carolyn S. Peterson

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lthough Stacey Rubain, attorney and partner at Quander & Rubain, P.A., isn’t a native of Winston-Salem, the city and its people have become her home and her passion. “I moved to this area when I attended WFU School of Law and fell in love with the city. I consider Winston-Salem my home. I suppose my love of the city was infectious, because my parents now have a home in Pfafftown and my sister, a mental health clinician at Novant Health, recently relocated here,” said Stacey Rubain.

“Throughout my 15 years of practicing family and criminal law, my career has prepared me to make hard decisions.

I take the responsibility I have for my clients, many of whom are women and their families, quite seriously, and I always strive to do my best to represent them. I work representing people, not big companies, or just pushing papers. I am in the courtroom on a daily basis, litigating hard cases ranging from civil to criminal, across North Carolina. If there is one thing I’ve learned, it is that experienced and knowledgeable judges are needed on the bench, who believe that people deserve to Stacey talks with Ed Bowden at recent Meet & Greet (above) and Angela be respected and have their Townsend (below) day in court. That is just one reason I have decided to seek election to Superior Court District 21-A Judge,” said Stacey Rubain.

Families Are at the Heart of Practice In her private practice at Quander & Rubain, P.A., Stacey Rubain has chosen to make people and their families her focus. “I’ve sat across from a client in jail, telling him that his mom loves him; cried with a woman who wasn’t sure which way to turn in her marriage; consoled a man who was injured on his job and had just been fired.

Each of these people, although with different stories and concerns, shares the need to be understood and treated like they matter to not only me, but to the judicial system. When you have a problem, you go to the courts to solve it. Judges make sure that citizens have their day in court, have a fair hearing or trial, and have their cases

heard while being treated respectfully during the process. I have spent my entire career working with people, and my experience has prepared me for the position of Superior Court District 21-A Judge,” Stacey commented.

A Belief in Democracy and Voters Having a Choice Stacey didn’t come to her decision to run for Superior Court District 21-A Judge easily, but she was encouraged by colleagues, friends and family, and inspired by her belief in our country’s democratic process and in giving voters a choice in candidates. “When Judge Wood, our Resident Superior Court Judge, announced in 2013 that he was retiring and would not seek re-election in 2014, one of my opponents announced that he intended to run for the open seat, and he filed very early in this process. It appeared that he would run unopposed, because no one was either willing or wanted to run.

I believe we need to give voters a choice.

I believe in democracy and the importance of voters making informed decisions, getting to know their candidates and their experience, so that the voters can make a decision as to which candidate is best suited for the position. Those who lead us, including judges, need to be the most experienced and knowledgeable people we elect. The choice that voters make for Superior Court Judge should reflect the values of Forsyth County and our commitment to having an experienced and fair judiciary,” stated Stacey. One of the values of Forsyth County that needs to be reflected by the Superior Court Bench is the belief in the equality of women. In the history of Forsyth County, there has never been a female Superior Court District Judge.

An Opportunity to Step Up “Forsyth County has been lacking in having a female Superior Court Judge. A female judge brings not only her experience of being a woman to the bench, but a unique and interesting perspective that needs to be heard and recognized. Although women in North Carolina make up 51.3% of the voting population, we are not wellrepresented on the Superior Court Bench. Out of 112 judges serving as Superior Court Judge, only 12 or 10% are women. An increased presence of women on the bench only improves the quality of justice for all of us. Women judges bring to the courtroom knowledge of the impact of the law on not only the lives of other women, but on children and families, enriching the Court’s understanding of how to best realize the intended purpose and effect of the law and the Court’s application of the law. Voters, especially women voters, need to demand that they be heard in making the important decision of choosing judges for North Carolina,” Stacey commented.

For more information on Stacey Rubain, visit www.rubainforjudge.com.

The primary election will be held on May 6, 2014.

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ELECT Why You Should Vote for Stacey Rubain • B.A., Syracuse University, 1996 • J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law, 1999 • 1 of 117 Board Certified Specialists in North Carolina Criminal Law by the North Carolina State Bar • 15 years experience as a trial lawyer • Hundreds of Jury and Bench trials • Strong civil and criminal litigation background

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SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE rubainforjudge.com Why I am Running for Superior Court Judge “Judges make important decisions daily affecting the lives of all citizens. My career has prepared me to serve as a Superior Court Judge. I have been a trial lawyer for over 15 years and I appear every day in courtrooms throughout North Carolina. I understand the importance of a fair, efficient and independent judicial system. Citizens deserve qualified judges who will administer justice and protect the integrity of the courts. I possess the experience, temperament, intelligence, and strong work ethic required to be a Superior Court Judge. If I am elected Superior Court Judge, I will respect the rule of law and strive to provide justice to every party in every case. Please consider voting for me on May 6th.”

Commitment. Experience. Integrity. Qualified.

Helping Give Moms the Break They Deserve!

By Sara Stanley is in full swing this May, and with the increasing temperatures, it’s time to get out and enjoy the season!

The downside to this is all the other items you have piling up on your “‘to-do” list that are a haunting reminder you may not be able to relax in the sun as much as you had hoped. With Mother’s day being this month, there’s no better time to call on Busy as a Bee Concierge and let them help you—and all moms—get the break that you have worked so tirelessly for.

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Minnie Aikens is the Founder and Owner of Busy as a Bee Concierge and has a team (known as the “bee hive”) behind her, helping to ensure all of their clients’ needs are taken care of. You see, Minnie is no stranger to juggling a hectic schedule. With 32 years of working in corporate America under her belt, she decided to take her skills and channel them into her true passion, helping “professionals optimize their time to have the freedom to do more of what they love.” Minnie is a Certified Concierge Specialist and is also a Triangle Concierge Master’s Academy Graduate, a member of the International Concierge and Lifestyle Management Association and a current Board member of the WinstonSalem Chamber of Commerce.

Minnie and her team can help busy moms by handling “all the nonessential tasks on your to-do list, freeing you to focus on what you care about most.” Their services include anything from running errands to

There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.

As the saying goes, “a mother’s work is never done.”

A mom’s to-do list seems to go on forever! There’s always something to take care of or somewhere to be. You appreciate all that the mom in your life does and want to give her a break. And you may want to give that to her without breaking the bank.

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mailing holiday cards. They will even help declutter your home just in time for Spring cleaning!

Busy as a Bee Concierge also offers what they call the “New mommy rescue service.” Minnie explained this best as “a customized monthlong package which includes grocery shopping weekly, as well as light housecleaning, delivery of meals, setting up new-baby appointments, setting up postnatal appointments, laundry service, arranging in-home massage, delivering formula and diapers and, visiting with the new mother.”

By assisting you with your day-to-day responsibilities, it is in turn “giving you back the time and freedom to do what makes you happy, to live the life you really want.”

At Busy as a Bee Concierge you really are treated like family. Minnie explains, “Our clients are our friends, not numbers. We only provide personalized, exceptional service, going above and beyond what’s asked of us—always.” It is this personal touch that makes them stand out and keeps their customers raving.

Robin Bralley, Forsyth Family’s very own Publisher and Co-Owner, has enlisted the help of their talented staff to balance her busy schedule as a mom and successful career woman. “Busy as a Bee Concierge is a working mother’s dream! I have utilized their services for years and though my daughters are in college now, I still depend on Busy as a Bee to take care of the details! As a business owner who is constantly on the go, I appreciate and value the diligence and professionalism that I’ve grown to trust and expect from Busy as a Bee Concierge.”

So this Spring, give yourself a break and let Minnie and her team take some tasks off your hands, so that you can enjoy these beautiful days doing whatever makes you happy! Busy as a Bee Concierge can be reached by phone at 336-377-2411, or you can visit their website at: http://busyasabeeconcierge.com/. 24 hours lead time is requested; however, they have been known to make miracles happen in as little as 4 hours!

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“A Gift” From an Unexpected Source Compiled with Input from Jill Osborn and Kristi Marion

Gary and Rebecca Howorka of Express Oil Change & Service Center have built their business on a foundation of family-oriented, faith-based values, with a strong emphasis on customer service. These values affect the decisions they make on a daily basis, and because family is so important to the Howorkas, Rebecca decided to follow through with a very important search.

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“You can never have too many people love you, and you them.”

Rebecca’s strength, determination and family values have led to many successes in her life. Her persistence not only shows in her thriving business, it may even have saved the life of her aunt. It is a true testament to the strength Rebecca possesses and gives so much insight into what it takes personally and professionally to be successful in business today!

“My parents adopted me because there had not been a girl born into the family in 67 years and, after having three boys of their own, they saw adoption as a way to have the girl they always wanted,” said Rebecca. At the age of 24, Rebecca asked her adoptive father to do a search for her birth mother. He was able to find her eight months later. Rebecca’s birth mother had married her birth father, and they had had two children, a girl and boy. It has now been more than 20 years since Rebecca had her father search for her birth mother.

During that time, Rebecca and her husband had built a successful business rooted in integrity, quality, teamwork, friendliness and rigid safety procedures. They offer speedy oil changes in 10 minutes, as well as full-service automotive repair, engine diagnostics, brakes, tune-ups, tires, alignments, A/C repair and more.

While life had fallen into place, and Rebecca and Gary were enjoying their success, Rebecca’s previous search for her biological family was about to drastically impact her life. Rebecca's biological aunt, who is diabetic, was on dialysis and needed a kidney. Guess who stepped up to the plate? “I never had surgery before, but my aunt needed a kidney,” said Rebecca. “Plus, if she got a kidney and came home, then my uncle got to leave the nursing home and come home, too.

Rebecca and her aunt had no complications after their recoveries.

If it was not for Rebecca's curiosity in finding more about her heritage, her aunt may still be on dialysis today. Rebecca said the one thing her adoptive mother told her after she found her birth family is,

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But what you may not know is that we have many clients who aren’t necessarily connected to a business. We love to work with individuals who are celebrating special occasions, or artists experimenting with new processes or creative ways to display their art. So, I have compiled a list of some recent projects that you may have never imagined Nu can do! For example,

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Home Instead Care or Full-Time Care Giver Difficult Life Decisions

By Lisa S.T. Doss

Getting older is one of life's greatest challenges.

Watching those we love, who once had tremendous strength, become frail is yet another. The title of caregiver begins in degrees. Errands and doctor appointments increase to sometimes assisting with medications, preparing meals, and cleaning. The list sometimes feels.... endless. The main care giver is usually the daughter, who is married with children along with a full-time job and home responsibilities. Add in the amount of stress and worry, she will be the first to say, "My plate is FULL!" There's no secret, her greatest desire is to have time to sit down and talk to her loved one. Shannon Hodge, CEO, of Home Instead Senior Care has great understanding of the battles and worry, too often, daughters of aging parents or relatives endure. She also has made the decision to care for a loved one, her grandmother.

Whether your journey has arrived to needing "in-home" care or considering becoming a full-time caregiver, there are tangible solutions.

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aregivers often feel overwhelmed, even if there is help offered by the extended family. There are emotions of vulnerability and pretenses of having routines and schedules all together in working order. Quite often, loved ones are looking for your strength to be able to handle concrete tasks like paying bills and grocery shopping, confirming medical appointments and being a driver.

Home Instead Senior Care offers advice for the caregiver: • Pray!

• Learn to prioritize your list of responsibilities.

determine a client's needs. Is it transportation, domestic duties, and/or cooking responsibilities?

The company's success is due to perfectly matching up a client with the right CAREGiver. "There is beauty in hiring the right people.

Friendships and relationships are built and daughters have their needs met as well," shares Shannon.

It is a difficult question, but how long can a loved one remain in their own home? When is the point of a loved one's inability to remain selfsufficient? It is a time when family members should come together in unity to help, to visit, and to lend an appreciative hand, especially if the main caregiver is living at a distance.

Shannon shares, “My Granny is at a point where significant health problems have placed her in the hospital. She has lived in our home for the past six months. I, as the granddaughter, am facing difficult decisions and trying to balance many circumstances that need immediate attention. I do not have a significant amount of time to make these decisions. It’s not easy feeling vulnerable and creating some form of balance. These difficult decisions must be made, and all ‘needs’ must be respectfully considered.” shares Shannon.

Five tips to consider when taking care of a loved one.

• Do I have the resources to take care of Dad or Mom in my home?

• It is healthy to tell outsiders, "Not right now!"

• Do I move in or does Dad or Mom move in with me?

• While it is easy to feel guilty, it also is important to have "something" to feel recharged and empowered. In addition to finding time for yourself, it is important to have a support system.

• Is my home safe? What changes, like remodeling the tub, need to be made?

• How can I have time for myself?

• Try to elicit assistance from the extended family, even if it is once a week or twice a month.

• How will this change (if any) affect my family's lifestyle and affect my loved one's lifestyle?

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We want you to be a daughter and allow us to do the caregiving.

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Through the power of listening, Shannon and her staff are able to

We all know someone in the role of caregiver. Whether you have lived the role, experiencing it now, or dread the unknown future, this is a compassionate topic for many women today. It is one of the most critical periods in our lives. Home Instead Senior Care can assist in numerous ways by establishing great care at a time when assistance and the best care possible is most needed.

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Bed Rest: Part One—A Personal Experience

By Lisa S.T. Doss

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experiencing the emotions of a miscarriage three months prior, there’s nothing more exciting than to hear the words “pregnant.” This time, there were double blessings. By week 16, we were celebrating the word “son,” and mourning the loss of his twin. I kept asking, “How do you separate the feelings of overwhelming joy and heartbreak?” The ultrasound also revealed a new term, placenta previa, which was summed up through research as being “risky!” My doctor didn’t feel that a regional hospital could respond appropriately if I hemorrhaged; therefore, I was released. Two factors were against me: I was denied medication for a harsh, lingering cough and left to manage my gestational diabetes. Twenty-five days later, at 3:00 a.m., excessive coughing led to my third frightening “gush” of blood. On a cold, winter morning, I dropped off my daughter at preschool before heading over to my long-awaited, 31st-week appointment.

Through Facebook posts, I want to share my five-week experience of what it means to be hospitalized until delivery. The emotions post-surgery, coupled with an infant in the NICU, will be shared in June.

20th: Okay, Lisa has been admitted into the hospital (hopefully for just another couple of days). She's had a terrible cough. Tomorrow is going to be VERY interesting, if they don't release her tonight. Honestly, I don't care, as long as they take care of her cough.

21st: Yes, I am here until delivery. The awful part is that doctors are waiting for me to bleed again. Hearing that our son could spend weeks in the NICU and about the intense eight-minute delivery is all-too frightening. I know I am in the right place. Prayers to Kevin! He has a lot on his plate and is also sick. While the news is still shocking, I will surrender to this moment—soon.

Women who are admitted to “Antepartum care” come for a variety of reasons.

From high blood pressure to preterm labor, from an incompetent cervix to a threatening miscarriage, pregnant women are usually confined to a bed for any length of time.

23rd: I am the only patient who walks the halls. Based on statistics, my doctors have little faith I will make it to week 36. Through determination, yoga twice a week, and cake, I will prove doctors wrong! Reach out to Kevin! He is doing it all at the moment.

To prevent depression, hospitals have numerous programs in place. In addition to yoga breathing and strength exercises, volunteers often visit to talk or provide “goodies,” such as hand lotions or cards.

1st: He misses me. If he didn’t sound so miserable, the sentiment would make me smile. He should know how much I miss him and our daughter, too.

With a wife on bed rest, the husband is juggling new responsibilities that once were shared. He may need to arrange daycare if mom stays at home; make lunches and dinners; assist with homework; continue working; tackle

housework; and visit his wife regularly. The stress and emotions can take a toll on the entire family.

4th: Capturing Hopes Photography: We had a beautiful session this afternoon with Mom and Lisa while she awaits the arrival of her baby boy.

Capturing Hopes Photography is a non-profit organization in the Piedmont Triad that “captures” the simple beauty of NICU infants, and cancer and hematology children. Beautiful professional photographs are offered as a free service to families and extended to pregnant mothers hospitalized on bed rest.

10th (33 Weeks): Despite my heartbreak, there is a saving grace in my daughter’s ability to give me hugs and kisses and say “bye-bye”! Thank goodness, I am the one who is left teary-eyed when the elevator doors close.

14th: There's nothing like being woken up at 6:15 to three people in my “bedroom,” asking questions and wanting to impose much on me. I could feel more relaxed and get more sleep if....

Every three days around 5:00 a.m., blood was drawn. By 6:00 a.m., a doctor would be in to ask the same three questions. Minutes later, the nurse would take my vitals, listen to the baby, and check my blood sugar levels.

By 9:00 a.m., a team of doctors would visit. Black and blue arms were the result of an IV changed every four days. Nurses entered and exited throughout the day. The final check was between 10 and11:00 p.m.

24th (Day 32): Great thanks to my wonderful nurse who came in at 4 a.m. to confirm I had low blood sugar, and to my morning nurse who gave me the gift of sleeping well past six a.m.

There is amazing passion and strength for those nurses who choose to work on the Antepartum floor. Not all of their patients are kind or willing to divulge “news.” In my situation, many were my saving grace. They shared their personal stories and interests. I wasn’t just a patient, I was a person.

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Understanding uterine f ibroids Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

By Rick Bonsall, MD (Staff Radiologist with Triad Radiology Associates) Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous (benign) tumors that arise in the muscular wall of the uterus. They are the most common tumor of the reproductive tract in women and are found in 25-40% of all women ages 35 and older. African-American women are of an increased risk of developing fibroids with as many as 50% having fibroids of a significant size. Fibroids are often multiple in number and can range in size from very small (a quarter of an inch) to the size of a cantaloupe or larger.

Do I have uterine fibroids and if so, what are my treatment options?

Most fibroids are asymptomatic and only 10-20% percent of women who have fibroids require treatment. Symptoms depending on the size, location, and number of fibroids include: heavy, prolonged menstrual periods which may cause anemia, pelvic pain or heaviness, and pelvic pressure on the bladder leading to frequent urge to urinate or on the bowel leading to constipation or bloating.

Fibroids are typically diagnosed using clinical history and gynecologic exam and are confirmed with ultrasound. Hysterectomy is the definitive treatment, and uterine fibroids are the most common indication for hysterectomy in premenopausal women.

Over the past 10-15 years, there has been a growing interest in less invasive therapies and treatments that would avoid removal of the uterus. A popular minimally invasive therapy is uterine fibroid embolization.

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What is uterine fibroid embolization?

Uterine fibroid embolization is a procedure where an interventional radiologist, a doctor who specializes in targeted, minimally invasive treatments using imaging guidance, makes a small nick in the skin in the groin and inserts a catheter into the femoral artery.

Using real time imaging, the physician guides the catheter into the arteries supplying the uterus and releases tiny particles which block blood flow to the uterine fibroids and cause them to shrink.

Prior to the procedure, patients will often undergo an MRI to fully assess the size, number, and location of the fibroids, determine if the tumors can be embolized, and detect alternative causes of the symptoms thus avoiding ineffective treatments.

The procedure takes about two hours and is performed in an interventional radiology procedure room. Patients are awake and comfortable with the use of intravenous sedation. Afterwards, patients are admitted to the hospital for overnight observation and are administered intravenous medications to control pain and cramping. These are changed to oral medications the morning after the procedure, and patients can eat a regular diet. Most women are discharged the day after the procedure, are performing light activities in a few days, and return to normal activity within a week.

What are potential risks of the procedure and how successful is UFE? Uterine fibroid embolization is a very safe treatment option and, similar to other

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“My Heart Journey”

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love story begins on March 9th, 2012, when she said, “Yes!” It was a great date. A first date so wonderful that a year later they both said, “I do.” Six days later, Mrs. Rebecca Stewart received the thrilling news that she was pregnant. Right from the beginning, pregnancy was difficult. Four months of morning sickness preceded by being diagnosed

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Due to the severity of the pain, doctors placed her on home-bound bed rest. Since she had gained only six pounds at 35 weeks, doctors wondered if she had pre-eclampsia. What began as a regular baby monitoring appointment on November 7th, 2013, resulted in preparation for meeting her perfect, healthy daughter, Victoria Rayne, who weighed five pounds and seven ounces.

On November 19th, Rebecca left her family to head down for up to a 12-hour heart surgery.

The next day, Rebecca woke to a nurse saying, “hello!” While three drainage tubes were in her belly and other small chest tubes were in place, Rebecca was given an external pacemaker.

“I had multiple lines and contraptions coming out of my neck and arms, but I was alive… relieved and alive,” shares Rebecca.

Exhausted and feeling weak, Rebecca experienced moments of wakefulness where she could not breathe. In the room, Tap awoke to find the room bustling with people. Nurses could not find a pulse, or a blood pressure, on his wife. Hearing the words from her mother, Rebecca was told she had congestive heart failure, like her Daddy who had passed away in August 2011. Soon after, Rebecca was admitted to surgery. A balloon pump was placed into her body through the right groin artery, and a swan catheter was placed in her neck. The pump beat every other heartbeat for her.

Shortly after her release, Rebecca’s lung began filling with fluid. Another surgery to drain the lung and put in another tube. Across weeks, there was a hemorrhage and a cycle of a collapsed lung, pain associated with tubes pressing against her nerves, and another collapsed lung. With two more chest tubes put into her left side, Rebecca was kept for an additional two weeks in the hospital.

“Sometimes the pain felt like razor blades slicing my underarm. Another time it was as if it was on fire with thousands of needles poking me. Each time I was getting morphine shots.

Due to great [high] blood levels, my nurse gave me the best gift.” On Christmas Eve, Rebecca was able to go home, after being in the hospital for almost seven weeks.

A few days later, Rebecca met her cardiologist and was told the term “Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.” Rebecca shares, “What I didn’t know was, my family was told about my condition. Everyone knew more than I did.

Between November 9th and 18th, I had a number of procedures. A LVAD, Left Ventricular Assist Device, was supposed to give my heart a rest to rebuild itself. If that happened, I could have it removed. If not, I would need a heart transplant.

I am ONE in 3,000 women who will have a birth resulting in peripartum cardiomyopathy, or heart failure. A lot of my pregnancy symptoms were actual symptoms of heart failure. On November 18th, I met a social worker, a heart surgeon, a representative from the financial office, and a with gestational diabetes, a new diet and twice- chaplain, who helped me complete a living will. weekly non-stress tests. It initially seemed like a I got my life insurance policies corrected. My lot to understand. By October, the eighth month, husband and mom stayed with me, morning and Rebecca continued to have morning sickness night. Before surgery, we hugged, cried...we and swelling in her legs; however, she also cried a lot. We didn’t know if this would be the began experiencing upper-right quadrant pain in last night we’d see each other together.” her abdomen, which caused her to double over.

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Rebecca’s story did not end with the most wonderful Christmas possible. She needed a LVAD pump replacement, which meant an additional surgery. By February 11th, 2014, she was “finally” released from the hospital.

“I’m still trying to get used to this new body: 70 pounds vanished, 13 new large scars, and faded bruises. Most importantly, I have an amazing husband, step-daughter and a beautiful baby at home. A second family was formed; the men and women at the hospital who wheeled, cried, prayed, and became my friends. I just call them my angels.”

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By Susan Woodall isn’t anything we would not do for our children when it comes to their health and wellbeing. We take them for regular checkups to the pediatrician and dentist. We have lists of questions to make sure we are doing what is best for them. There is one aspect of their growth process that we may overlook, however, or maybe we are just unaware of its importance. Unless there is something so obvious, most of us do not consider an appointment with an orthodontist until our children are much older and it is clear they need braces. We need to be more proactive.

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“The American Association of Orthodontists request that parents bring their children for their first orthodontic consultation at age 7, or when the front four upper and lower permanent teeth have erupted,” said Dr. Sarah Shoaf, owner of Salem Smiles Orthodontics. “Usually by this time, certain growth patterns are in place, and an orthodontist can determine if there are problems to treat early, or if the patient may just need to be followed over time before beginning any alignment.”

When you look at your child’s beautiful smile, it is hard to fathom that there could be any concerns.

“Unfortunately, when we see ‘perfect baby teeth,’ that is a sign that there will be severe orthodontic problems later,” said Dr. Shoaf. “Baby teeth should have large spaces between them to save space for the larger permanent teeth that come behind them. If that spacing is not there, it means a lot of crowding will occur in the permanent dentition. In fact, the front four permanent teeth should keep some of that ‘extra spacing’ between them until all of the permanent teeth erupt, to ensure that there is adequate spacing. Early loss of some of the back baby teeth can also be a cause for concern, as the other back teeth will keep moving forward over time and take up the space needed for the eruption of permanent teeth. Often a simple holding arch can act as a ‘parking brake,’ to keep the back molars from moving forward and causing additional dental crowding.”

As your child ages and gets his or her permanent teeth, there are a number of issues that can arise. According to Dr. Shoaf, one of these issues is “...an ‘underbite,’ where the lower front teeth bite forward of the upper front teeth. This is often caused by poor positioning of the upper teeth, and a simple bite jump retainer appliance can correct this in about six months. Without correction, the lower front teeth can be pushed out of the bone and lose support, or the lower jaw can be stimulated to grow too far forward, requiring painful facial surgery in the late teens.”

Dr. Shoaf points out that another issue is “...cross-bites, or ‘scissors bites,’ where the upper side teeth bite to the inside of the lower side teeth can indicate a small palate with palatal constriction. The narrowed nasal passages can also increase congestion, sinus infections, allergy congestion, and cause sleep apnea due to a restricted airway. A simple appliance that stretches the growth plate in the middle of the palate can solve the bite problems, the congestion problems, give adequate room for the upper teeth to erupt in good alignment, and avoid painful orthognathic (facial bone) surgery in the late teens.

“Additionally, when one front tooth comes in on one side, but the other tooth does not come in for more than six months, this can mean there is a problem such as a mesiodens, which is an ‘extra’ tooth that would block the eruption of the ‘real’ tooth. Simple X-rays can discover these, and a referral to an oral surgeon to remove the extra tooth can bring a child’s dental development back to normal. All of the above treatments can be very simple and easy for a child— no needles or pain are seen with any of these procedures, and they can go a long way to avoid a severe orthodontic treatment with extractions and/or orthognathic surgery.”

If there is a family history of dental issues, parents should be aware that these traits can be passed on to their children. Early detection and treatment can keep a minor problem from becoming a major one. “Many orthodontic treatments are quick and easy when a child is growing—the treatment ‘catches the wave’ of growth and it makes the treatment flow faster,” said Dr. Shoaf. “Our Salem Smiles initial consultations are free, and we welcome the chance to explain the growth patterns and probable scenarios for future planning for any child. It is also a good way to plan ahead financially, as many people nowadays have medical spending accounts; by having a consultation, you can determine when you need to start saving to pay for any orthodontic treatment.”

Salem Smiles is located at 1063 West Northwest Boulevard in Winston-Salem. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 336-725-5757 or visit the website at www.salemsmilesortho.com.

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This Year, Say Goodbye to Cellulite… and Hello to Cellulaze !

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By Martie Emory

ooking and feeling our best is a coveted goal we all share. For many women, cellulite is the big, bad enemy!

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Eighty two percent of women report having some cellulite. It's that dimpling of skin we loathe (i.e., "cottage cheese" or "orange peel" thighs), especially as beach season nears and bathing suits or shorts become the attire of choice. Most people think that diet and exercise are the fix for cellulite, but the truth is, they don't work.

“There’s a misconception about cellulite. Having cellulite doesn’t mean you are overweight,” says Dr. Anne L. White of Carolina Laser & Cosmetic Center in Winston-Salem. “Slender, even muscular women can have cellulite, and most treatments on the market that say they treat cellulite are topical. Topical treatments can’t treat it effectively. We have to go to the root of cellulite's cause, below the surface of the skin, to treat it."

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The encouraging news—and a true breakthrough in this area—is the introduction of the Cynosure® CellulazeTM Laser Cellulite Reduction treatment. Available to only a select group of physicians across the country, Cellulaze has been available at Carolina Laser & Cosmetic Center since May of 2013. Dr. Anne L. White is one of the few cosmetic surgeons in North Carolina, and the most experienced in the Triad, to offer this amazing procedure. “With the introduction of Cellulaze, I can finally give my patients the results they’ve been looking for, and that they’ve come to expect from us,” says Dr. White.

The first and only FDA-approved, one-time, minimally invasive, longlasting treatment for reducing the appearance of cellulite, Cellulaze offers doctors a brand new way to think about cellulite and, in turn, a new way to approach attacking it. The procedure goes to the root of the problem, which actually lies beneath the skin. As we age, our skin thins and the underlying tissue bands stiffen. As the fat cells surrounding them push up into the thinning skin and the tissue bands pull down, a dimpling appearance of the skin appears - and we all know the unsightly results of that scenario!

The revolutionary Cellulaze procedure uses laser energy to melt the fat and break the vertical bands, promoting collagen production, which has been clinically shown to result in improved skin thickness and increased skin elasticity. The tissue bands regrow in a diagonal direction, the same direction as they develop normally in men (which is why you don’t often see men with cellulite), which helps keep the cellulite from returning. It stimulates collagen to tighten the skin from the inside out—which fosters further improvement, even after the treatment is complete. Backed by two years of clinical research, in-depth studies have shown that post-treatment the skin increases its thickness 25% and its elasticity by 29%, significant claims that haven’t been made by any other treatments. Thicker and more elastic skin can help flatten and smooth the skin’s surface to improve the appearance of cellulite.

The best candidates for Cellulaze are patients who are seeking cellulite correction and do not want major surgery, are not significantly overweight, and who exhibit mild to moderate cellulite in the thigh and buttock areas. Cellulaze is minimally invasive, which means there’s no general anesthesia.

Because the area is numbed with local anesthesia, there is minimal discomfort during the procedure, though one may feel slight pressure. Following the Cellulaze treatment, patients may experience some soreness, but will be able to return to normal activities in a few days. Some change to the treated skin will be immediately noticeable, with optimal results seen in just three to six months from the treatment date.

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Small Group Training: a

Well-Kept Secret

By Kelly Lewis, CPT

hen you enter a gym, there are many options available to help you reach your fitness goals. You may choose to try and find your way alone, or you might seek help from a personal trainer. If you have never considered it, allow me to share with you another option. It is called small-group training. Small-group training (SGT) continues to gain popularity for a variety of reasons. If you feel like you have tried everything and not found the perfect fit for you, small-group training might just be the answer. Here are just a few reasons why SGT works for so many folks.

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Personal Attention Many of us have found ourselves in a large exercise class wondering, “Am I even doing this right?” Personal attention to participants is critical when it comes to helping them achieve maximum results. Not just in regard to correct form, but in the interest of safety. For a workout to be effective, it must be performed correctly AND safely. With small group training, the instructor has the ability to monitor these very key components of the workout and ensure that everyone gets the individual attention that they need.

Variety Variety is also an important part of small-group training. Working with a personal trainer in a group setting ensures that your workouts will evolve and progress as your fitness goals change. Continuing to do the same workout over and over again is boring! It not only bores us, but it bores our muscles, too, which leads to frustrating plateaus. A good small-group trainer should stay on top of the changing needs of the group and adapt the workouts to ensure everyone continues to experience growth in their fitness level.

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Results Finally, people have the tendency to stick with a program when they know others are expecting them to show up. This consistency provides results. Results motivate us to work hard and keep pushing toward our goals. Here’s the question…are you looking forward to your next workout? If not, you may want to give smallgroup training a try; it’s one of the best-kept secrets in the world of fitness.

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weaknesses, and find a thousand ways to say “I am sorry!” or“I support you!” Your childhood girlfriend is a person who remembers you before the social, awkward years take over.

As a parent, I am hopeful my daughter’s girlfriends will live relatively close, or go to her new school. Girlfriends in youth need time to develop. For my adventurous and determined daughter, I hope her best friend has a strong, rational mind and a tell-it-like-it-is spirit.

Through practicing friendship, she will learn to compromise, talk through challenges, and always support new endeavors, especially when a first boyfriend enters the picture. Do not worry, dear daughter, it is part of the preparation for adulthood. By the time she graduates from high school, she may have gained and lost many girlfriends. I cannot promise that each one will follow her throughout her adult life.

Some may have trouble communicating, because their lives will become unknowingly busy. Due to the diversity of her girlfriends, I know she will grow as an individual and be truly blessed if a few from childhood continue to be part of her journey through life.

What I Want My Daughter To Know About Girlfriends

By Lisa S.T. Doss

the last three decades, there has been a movement to empower young women under the theme of “Girl Power!” Unifying girls and women together has inspired great energy in our country and even our world. In speaking to my three-year-old daughter, she is learning that being a girl is “special.” She will soon embark on a journey to learn about the inspiring and life-long connections girls have with one another.

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Yes, my daughter has a little brother and she’s “pointing out” all the differences between them.

In a matter of time, she will experience the joys of having another person who isn’t different, but just the same. There will be an instant excitement in the claiming of a new friend who may like to wear hats and collect shoes, or share an interest in dancing, singing, or the color purple, and, to top it off, loves horses. Where does it really end? Will they stand up against a bully, go “gaga” over the new boy band or, across many sleepless nights, plan to change the world? Wow, this is just the tip of the “girl power” mountain!

Having a best friend in childhood has its ups and downs. I know my dear daughter and I will have many conversations about the rules of friendship. I will try not to roll my eyes or suppress a smile when she reveals a fantastic, dramatic presentation of why the world is indeed over. Quite innocently, she will have entrusted her girlfriend with her thoughts, and expanded her own understanding by having a best friend who has different dreams. They will both publicly and quietly display great differences as a means to understand each other’s strengths and 30 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

In friendships beyond high school, college and her career, she may discover that the connection that bonded them together may take some effort to resume. Life will guide her in surprising directions. In time, she may realize that discussing marriage and children, aging parents and juggling a career has given her understanding, sympathy, and laughter, too.

It is okay if you talk a few times during the year.

Long-time friends always understand. There will be other girlfriends along her journey.

Some may be younger, while some may be older. Age doesn’t define a great friend, just the ability to continue communicating.

No matter how old you get, it is still exciting to meet a new girlfriend. In her lifetime, a girlfriend will be a treasure to laugh together with, share stories of the past and present with, and support as the years become decades.

Yes, my dear daughter, the best-kept secret is discovering that those wonderful friends you met in childhood often want to continue being your friend. While a husband will become your best friend, you will always have time to converse with other women—it‘s important.

No surprise—that girl who was shockingly funny or brought out the best in you over the years will be exactly the same decades later.

And you, dear daughter, will be empowered by the simple act of being someone’s best friend and girlfriend. Having wanted to change the world, you will have achieved that through friendship.

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Small Stories for a Big World

By Kim Underwood

Since

Joy came into our lives, I keep saying to people, “I never saw myself as the owner of a 5-pound dog.”

When Garnet is around, she likes to say, “She’s not 5 pounds.

She’s 4½ pounds.”

It’s true.

Because we adopted Joy from a dog rescue organization, we know little of her history. We do know that, three weeks before she came to us, she was in West Virginia. When I told Joy that I lived in West Virginia when I was a kid, she was unimpressed. I’m sure that, had I accompanied that information with a piece of cheese, her response would have been more animated.

Garnet thinks Joy is a Papillon/Pomeranian mix. It’s funny how your perspective can change. We live across the street from a dog named Ozzie. I know that Ozzie is a shih tzu only because I asked Doobins and he told me. Before we adopted Joy, we all thought of Ozzie as small.

Next to Joy, Ozzie looks immense. Now, even when we see Ozzie on his own, he looks bigger than he used to. A similar process happened with our cat Blitz. Now he looks like a mountain lion.

Joy has brought other animals into my everyday mental world. Joy is black, and, when the lighting and position of her pointy ears is just right, she looks like a bat. I like bats quite a bit but, before Joy came along, I didn’t think about them much day-to-day. Nor was I likely to think about show horses. Now I do every day because Joy has a distinctive walk that looks as if it was honed to score points with judges at a horse show.

Joy came into our lives because we lost our dog Faye after an illness that was both harsh and unexpected. Faye was young and had always

been in good health, so, when she stopped eating and drinking water one day, we weren’t mentally prepared for what was to come. Later, when it seemed that the time had come to find another dog, we met Joy. Seeing a 5-pound dog prance around as if she was a 1,000-pound Tennessee Walker was just one of the entertaining things that she did right off, and, for the first time in a while, I saw Garnet smile. Sparkle Girl and Doobins were laughing, too. It was when they asked what I thought that I first pulled out the line about never having thought of myself as the owner of a 5-pound dog. I quickly added that she had my vote as well as theirs. As a bringer of delight, Joy seemed to be a good name to give her.

She has proven to be wildly entertaining. Give her a treat, and she might spend two minutes finding just the right spot between the pillows to bury it. Dangle a knotted handkerchief and she will go wild trying to take it from you. Particularly endearing is her utter unwillingness to acknowledge in any fashion that she weighs not much more than a halfgallon of milk. I once read that, to understand dogs, you need to know that, no matter what their size, every dog thinks it’s a wolf. I was reminded of that when, in no uncertain terms, Joy told off a German shepherd that walked down the sidewalk in front of our house without first asking Joy for permission to enter her realm.

Although Joy has, in many ways, helped relieve our sense of loss, at times, she can highlight it. As she hops onto the bed, I might be reminded of Faye hopping onto the bed. She doesn’t know that, of course, and just gets on with the business of making us laugh by being herself .

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The Mommy Diaries: It Takes a Village By Emily Eileen Carter

am fiercely independent. I have found pride from a very early age in doing things on my own without the help of others. My mom said one of my first phrases as a youngster was “I can do it myself.” We live in a country where independence and self-reliance are highly valued, but as a new mother I have quickly learned, despite these cultural values and my own inclination towards independence, I can’t do it all on my own. I realized pretty early on the necessity of asking for help from others and finding a community of support to lean on through the early stages of motherhood.

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When I ponder how my paternal grandmother raised four children (the first two of which were 10 months apart) with no running water for years, I am confounded. However, I quickly remember that they lived in a small farm community, and these communities were reliant on each other. Women helped women and families often lived right down the road from each other, as my families did. However, in today’s society it is very common to live far away from grandparents, aunts/uncles and extended families. As a new mom, it’s very easy to become isolated from communities of support when you are homebound with an infant.

I was lucky to have amazing in-laws that trekked several hours to help me out in that first harrowing month of motherhood. My sister-in-law even braved a snowstorm, her car getting stuck and hiking up to our home to come and help us care for our newborn son. Both my sister and mother-in-law swept in and made delicious meals, did laundry, and held my cooing infant, so I could sleep when my husband went back to work. I don’t know how I would have survived these first few weeks without them.

However, once the in-laws returned home and dad was back at work full-time, it became more difficult. As much as I love my little Lucas, being home all day without a break was exhausting and lonely. I felt isolated and couldn't wait for my husband to return in the evening, so I would have an adult conversation.

Luckily, I connected with a group of pregnant ladies a few months ahead of me during my pregnancy. We began walking together weekly before the births of our babies, updating each other on baby movements, pregnancy woes and the excitement of the arrivals of our first little ones. I am so grateful to have developed these relationships during my pregnancy, because this group of Mamas has kept me sane in these first few months of motherhood.

Though it takes some coordination, we now get together every couple of weeks with our newborns. These ladies have become my village, my tribe. They are my sounding board for the craziness of new parenthood, questions, concerns and utter befuddlement of trying to figure this parenting thing out. I look forward to our get-togethers and always come away feeling calmer, more confident as a mother, and equipped with more resources and tools to use with my little one.

I am no expert, but here are some things I have learned in these first weeks of parenting:

1. Ask for help. Don’t try to be a superhero! You can’t do it all! When people offer, take them up on it!

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2. Find a community of mothers to meet with regularly. Whether it’s a group from your birthing class, church or neighborhood, you will need this community of support to keep you sane. If you are having a hard time finding a group, take a Mama/baby swim class or some kind of early parenting class to connect with other Mamas.

3. Remember to take care of yourself and take a little bit of time when you can snatch it for yourself. Whether this means getting up early to do yoga DVD, taking a walk with baby in the stroller, or putting dad on daycare duty so you can go run errands without baby, don’t forget to take time for yourself. You will come back and be more refreshed to be a better mom.

Although I am still very early in my journey of motherhood, I hope I can remember these tips as I continue to grow and learn during each stage of parenting. As I hear from more seasoned moms, every stage is different and has its own challenges. So the journey continues and I am ready for it now; with the support of others, step by step, I know I can make it.

03-14-14 Dear Baby Lucas, I can’t believe you’re alm started smiling! Whe ost two months old. You have n mouth widen and tu the small corners of your rn completely melts my into that gleeful grin, it something that I have heart. I swoon thinking and bring you such done can make you so happy joy!

You have also starte d making little shrieks cooing and gaaing and more communicativ a lot. You are definitely being e. these darling baby comI only wish I could decipher munications.

The most incredible thi daddy’s voice. Your ng is that you know my and ey your head when you es grow wide and you turn hear us.

You also like to look at our faces. When you us very intently and study sta completely enraptured re at me completely, so I grow teary at these , my heart overflows with love. m knew I could love som oments. Still floored, I never won’t always want to eone this much. I know you our faces, so I am try sit and stare adoringly into in moment, every breath g to savor this time—every .

You have your vacci na say I am petrified. I tions next week, and I must can’t bear the thoug ht of you being stuck with a ne risks. But I know it’ edle, or think of the possible s it will be much hard best for you, and really I think er for me than you.

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Congrats to the 2014 Choice Awards Winners! By Katie Moosbrugger with Triad Moms on Main no secret that moms are loyal to the businesses and services they value most. That was evidenced in the nearly 7,000 local moms who voted in the fourth annual Choice Awards contest, a “best-of contest” hosted each year by Triad Moms on Main (TMoM).

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This contest celebrates all things mom-related in the Triad. Each year our readers are on a quest to nominate—and then vote on—the “best of the best” in categories specific to the lives of Triad moms. We’re thrilled to give much-deserved recognition to these Triad businesses.

The Choice Awards kicked off in February with nominations submitted by TMoM newsletter subscribers. The top three nominees per major area of the Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) emerged as finalists for each of the contest’s 30 categories. Voting was then open to the general public, and we announced the winners in March.

Favorite Local Gift Shop Hip Chics Boutique, 2668 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd, Clemmons Favorite Health & Wellness Facility or Service YMCA of Northwest NC, 17 locations in the area Favorite Local Photographer Emily Elrod Photography Favorite Home Improvement Business Meg Brown Home Furnishings, 5491 U.S. 158, Advance Favorite Local Realtor/Agent Katy Fisher & Julie Oates, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty Favorite OB/Gyn Doctor Dr. Harold Pollard, Lyndhurst Gynecologic Associates Favorite Family or Pediatric Dentist Dr. Tina Merhoff, Merhoff & Associates

Highlighted are the businesses that moms in Winston-Salem (including Clemmons and surrounding areas) voted as their favorites.

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Favorite Private School Forsyth Country Day School, 5501 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville

Favorite Birthday Party Venue/Service/Entertainment Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 South Liberty St, Winston-Salem

Favorite Pediatrician William Satterwhite, Novant Health Twin City Pediatrics

Favorite Preschool Knollwood Baptist Preschool, 330 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem

Favorite Local Children’s Clothing Store/Boutique Rolly’s Baby Boutique, 272 S. Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem

Favorite Child Care Facility or Service Imprints Cares, 502 North Broad St, Winston-Salem

Favorite Local Women’s Clothing Store/Boutique Hip Chics Boutique, 2668 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd, Clemmons

Favorite Summer Camp YMCA Camp Hanes, 1225 Camp Hanes Rd, King

Favorite Seasonal Children’s Consignment Sale Lewisville UMC Preschool Clothing Exchange, 6290 Shallowford Road, Lewisville

Favorite Child Enrichment Program The Children’s Theatre of Winston-Salem, 610 Coliseum Dr, Winston-Salem

Favorite Consignment Store etc Consignment Shoppe, 690 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem

Favorite Child Sports Program or Facility Salem Gymnastics, 4870 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem

Favorite Salon and/or Spa Utopia Salon & Day Spa, 6265 Town Center Dr, Clemmons

Favorite Rainy Day Destination for Kids Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 South Liberty St, Winston-Salem

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The View from My Section...

By A. Keith Tilley

Soundtrack of Summer iving in Carolina, we’re fortunate to have four true seasons. Although it’s not every winter that we have the abundant snow we experienced this past season, we can usually count on cold weather and at least a day or so of school closings due to weather. I always look forward to summertime, but none more so than that after the winter of 2014. Don’t get me wrong, my family enjoyed the fun of sledding and playing in the snow, but I think we’re all ready for the summer to get here. It’s my favorite season, because it brings so many good things with it. There are longer days with plenty of sunshine, and the warm weather affords an abundance of opportunities that don’t exist at other times of the year. Whether it’s pools, beaches, amusement parks, baseball games, campfires, boating, fishing, travel and vacations or more, there’s no doubt this is the busiest time of the year.

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As we enter this “good time” season I can’t help but think what will be the anthem for this summer? I’ve noticed for myself—and many others no doubt have, too—there always seems to be one song that stands out above the rest as our personal song of the summer. I remember sitting on the balcony of our hotel at the beach a couple summers back, watching the poolside DJ conduct various dancing contests by the water and hearing Kid Rock’s version of “All Summer Long” playing. That song stuck in my mind and became forever a part of my summertime memories. In previous years it was Buddy Jewell’s “Sweet Southern Comfort” (one of my all-time favorites), and Craig Morgan’s “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Toes” and “Knee Deep” by the Zac Brown Band, “Water” by Brad Paisley, “Some Beach” by Blake Shelton, “Pontoon” by Little Big Town, and “Summertime” by Kenny Chesney. I guess you’re sensing the country music theme here.

Last summer once again, I was relaxing in one of my favorite spots by the pool at our hotel on the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach. Suddenly, I heard the loud electric string guitar sounds of Brad Paisley’s “Beat This Summer” played by the DJ, and I knew immediately this was to be at the top of my summer of 2013 soundtrack. The song was upbeat and had a summertime feel to it that made me not want to be anywhere else than where I was at that moment.

This summer memory soundtrack idea initially started long ago when I was just a teenager. At the time we used to camp at the beach during the summer.

First at Lakewood and then at Ocean Lakes (that may register with some of you). As a teenager not yet able to drive, I thought this was a great way to vacation, because among other things, my friend and I would always go down to the arcade and pavilion at night and make half-hearted attempts to meet

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new people. Music was always a big part of that time. To keep the youths happy they would turn up the volume on the jukebox (remember these relics of a bygone era?). Being that it was music selected specifically by those in attendance, it wasn’t unusual to hear the same song played many times over the course of the evening. This served only to seal those songs in my memory of the moment for many years to come.

Music and songs have incredible power, like no other medium, to take you back to a specific occasion or time in your life and stir up the same feelings you had in that instant. Which brings me to summer, 2014. I won’t know for sure till I’m in the moment, but I’m guessing my soundtrack for this season will include “19,” “You and Me” by Dan Shay (from his CD Where It All Began). It’s a delightful song that refers specifically to moments of youth in Myrtle Beach. It’s sure to stir up more than one memory in all of us. The other song that I can’t help but think will be playing in my head over and over is

by Jake Owen, called “Beachin’,” off his Days of Gold CD. It has a smooth, rhythmic beat, melody and vocals that make you sway back and forth, moving just enough, but not too much to spill your drink. It’s just the type of song that makes the summer stand up and take notice. I encourage you to plug in your headphones and tune in to this song on your phone or other music device and turn it up. It can’t help but take you to your favorite summertime place, enjoying your favorite activity.

As everyone gets ready to hit the road this summer, remember to take the time to notice the soundtrack of your memory of this moment and keep that song with you. It makes the experience all the better. If you’re having trouble finding the right song for you, you can pick out pretty much any Jimmy Buffet song and you can’t go wrong.

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a little girl of four years of age, Jennifer Hutchins, owner and stylist at Irvin Roberts Salon, decided that she wanted to be a hair stylist and quickly learned of the importance of “expert” customer service. “My aunt Brenda was a hair stylist and had her salon in her home. At the age of 4, I loved to watch her work and meet her clients. I had a tray that I would carry little cups of water around on, serving my aunt’s clients. Then I added to the tray an offering of snacks; I was always getting in trouble wanting to be in the salon, watching my aunt, meeting her clients; that is really when my love of hair styling and working in a salon began,” recalled Jennifer. And that love for beauty continued to grow over the years, leading Jennifer to open her own salon, Irvin Roberts Salon, in Clemmons, NC. May Issue 2014 • 41

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From Dream to Reality With her sights set on one day being a hair stylist, Jennifer decided to begin to turn her dream into reality while still in high school.

“While I attended West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, I also took classes at the Career Center, and I was a licensed hair stylist at the age of 18. From there I was very fortunate to work with some of the best stylists in the area, learning not only about hair styling and salon services, but about how to give clients the best experience possible. After deciding that I really wanted to open a salon of my own, I spent close to 5 years looking for a location.

I had my heart set on having the salon in an old house, but every time I thought I had the perfect place, something about the situation wouldn’t work out, and so I continued to look, until the day I literally stumbled on our location,” Jennifer said.

After taking her dog to the vet at Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital in Clemmons, Jennifer asked the receptionist about the old house that was across from the vet’s office. As fate would have it, the house was going up for lease, so Jennifer decided to take a little look around to see what the potential might be for her salon. “As I walked through the house, I could picture my salon here. The feel of the house was comfortable and quaint; there was no doubt this was the place I had been looking for,” commented Jennifer.

In 2009, Irvin Roberts Salon, named after Jennifer’s deceased grandfather, Irvin, and her father, Robert, opened, and Jennifer has never looked back.

An Established Team Makes All the Difference In the 5 years that Irvin Roberts Salon has been opened, Jennifer and her team of stylists have not only grown in their own right, but as a true family. “We have seen each other through some tough times in our lives, which have really brought us together as a team and family. We share the same vision for the salon and in the services we offer our clients. We have 5 stylists, Erica Moorefield, Sarah Schroedl, Alexis Brendel, Caitlin Andrews and me. We are a full-service salon, meaning we offer services for hair, skin, nails, waxing, massage and peels, and are an Aveda Concept Salon, 42 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

carrying their full line of products,” Jennifer said. There’s a uniqueness about Irvin Roberts, in that the hair services are on the main floor of the salon and the spa area is on the second floor, offering clients a day at the spa in one location. “Our spa services have really become a great service to our clients. Jennifer Barker is our massage therapist, with relaxing Swedish and deep tissue massages, as well as two tailored to expecting mothers and athletes. Our esthetician is Jennifer Leonard, and those services include facials, treatments and peels and hair removal. We also have natural nail care services,” commented Jennifer.

To keep on the cutting edge of their industry, Jennifer believes in continuing education on the latest products and techniques. “By bringing the instructors into the salon for our continuing education, I feel that the stylists get the one-on-one attention needed to help us learn about the new products and treatments that are available for our clients. It is a great time not only for us to learn, but to bring our clients in for some added attention,” Jennifer said.

A Time of Celebration and Giving Back As Jennifer looks back over the past 5 years, she still has the same excitement as she did then. “I remember sitting in the waiting area during those first few days and talking to my manager, Jenny Temples, about how far we had come, but how much I knew the salon would grow and change over the years. Here we are, celebrating 5 years in business and we each know how fortunate we are to have had the success we have experienced and to be in a community that has welcomed us since day one. To us, giving back is part of who we are as individuals and as a salon, so for our 5-year anniversary, we are having a big party at the salon with a silent auction, raffle and food, with all proceeds benefitting the Hospice & Palliative CareCenter in Winston-Salem, NC, an organization that is very dear to my heart,” commented Jennifer.

The Hospice & Palliative CareCenter cared for Jennifer’s grandfather, Irvin, when he was diagnosed with kidney cancer, and so Jennifer is well aware of the wonderful work the group does throughout the community. “I really believe Hospice caregivers are

Irvin Roberts Salon is located at 3505 Lawrence Street, Clemmons, NC. For more information, call 336-766-3101, or visit www.irvinrobertssalon.com.

Hours of operation: Tuesday, 10–8 p.m.; Wed., 10–6 p.m.; Thu. 10–7 p.m.; Fri. 9–5 p.m.; Sat., 10–4 p.m.

angels on earth. They looked after my grandfather, and he was so well cared for at his home. I would like to think that if I was ever in the role of caregiver for someone at the end of their life, I would be strong enough to do what they do, but Hospice workers really come into families’ lives at a time when there is sadness and uncertainty, and just make everyone have a sense of peace.

Because of all they do in our community, we felt it would be great to honor them at our celebration,” Jennifer stated.

Good Times, Good Food and a Good Cause On May 17th, 2014, from 1–6 p.m., the big oak tree in front of Irvin Roberts Salon will be filled with good food, good music from local bands, and great and interesting items in the silent auction. “The afternoon will have food provided by Marshall Heating & Air, featuring chicken with all the fixings, music by the bands Bobby & the Good Times and Marilyn Ingram from Aura3, beer and wine provided by Hoots Roller Bar & Beer Company, and items from local businesses in our silent auction. Some of the items in the silent auction include a guitar from The Plaids, gift cards for local restaurants, theater passes, gift bags, yoga and tanning studio packages, and 100.3 KISS-FM will be giving away concert tickets. It really is going to be a great time of celebrating 5 years of serving our clients and of giving back to a group that serves us all, every day. It’s going to be an exciting time and we look forward to the next 5 years and many more to come,” said Jennifer.

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ake a quick tour around Salem Baptist Christian School and you’ll find smiling faces, eager and inquisitive minds, and learning taking place on a variety of different levels.

But the common thread throughout each grade level at the co-educational school is a true Christ-centered focus.

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Serving kindergarten through 12th grade, with a preschool program that begins at age two and includes prekindergarten up to age four, Salem Baptist’s current enrollment is approximately 360 students.

“Our mission is to challenge students to achieve in an academically excellent environment while nurturing their love for, and service to, God and others,” says Anne Furrow, Elementary Principal/Discovery Learning Director.

A Place to Achieve, Love and Serve!

By Martie Emory

Although the school’s approach is Christ-centered education, religious preference is not a criterion for admission.

All students do participate in a Bible class each school day, and there are separate chapels for elementary levels and secondary levels, once a week. In addition, seniors are required to take a Biblical world-view class as part of their final year of instruction—geared to prepare and inspire them for future service on a global level. Class sizes at Salem are typically fewer than 20 students, which encourages more personalized instruction.

“What sets us apart is providing Christian education with broad opportunities for students on all levels of ability,” says Anne. Students can take honors and Advanced Placement classes and reach the goals needed to keep them on track for college, while the school is also committed to programs to aid students with learning differences.

Of course, there are the usual choral music-, band- and drama-based extracurricular activities, along with various honor societies. Students at Salem Baptist Christian School also participate in typical team sports, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball and baseball, along with cross-country, swimming and golf. The Winston-Salem campus is lively and engaged, as students blend learning with a chance to express themselves and bond with new friends.

Salem Baptist Christian School is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. If you are interested in finding out if the school is the right learning environment for your child, there are new-parent information meetings on May 1st and May 15th at 8:30 a.m. The school is currently enrolling students and welcomes prospective families to visit and explore.

Perhaps this Salem parent’s perspective says it all: “My daughter is a junior and has been at Salem since kindergarten. Salem has given her the atmosphere to be herself, and to learn, and make good friends, all while being in a Christian atmosphere and learning more about the Bible,” says parent LIsa Lawson. “I’m so thankful to have had her there!”

Salem Baptist Christian School is located at 429 S. Broad Street in Winston-Salem. Call them for more information at 336-725-6113, or visit their website at www.salemvikings.org.

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Investing in an Independent Education

By Karl Sjolund, Head of School, Salem Academy hen it comes to the world of investments, there’s no such thing as a sure bet. Between banks, insurance companies, auto companies and the stock market, there’s always a risk that your portfolio will take an unexpected beating. One day, you’re up, and then next day, you’re down.

Indeed, every investment has risk associated with it, and some have the potential to be wiped out completely. However, there is one notable exception: the investment in a quality education. And like most sound investing strategies, the earlier you start, the better off you’ll be.

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Investing in an independent education for your children means that you are choosing to help them set a strong foundation for a bright path toward higher education and a sound career.

From classes that foster leadership and independence, programs in the arts, athletics that build teamwork, exceptional faculty, and solid college preparation guidance, an independent education is a worthy investment for your children’s future success.

That’s where Salem Academy comes in!

As an all-girls’ boarding and day school for grades 9–12, we are able to attract students from around the globe. They come to us looking for a world-class education in a safe and nurturing environment. When they graduate, they leave prepared to be successful 46 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

at the finest colleges and universities in the country. Our secret is simple; we have fabulous students and an exceptional faculty.

Our classes are small—the average size is 10 students—so there’s lots of attention paid to every girl. In this setting, students engage in classroom discussion, take on leadership roles, and feel confident to achieve high academic success.

The Academy faculty is a team of caring, committed, professionals with outstanding resumes, including an AP Literature teacher who is a member of the team that writes the national AP exam; a history teacher who was Teacher of the Year at two of her previous public schools; a Math Department Chair who was the 2010 Private and Charter School Teacher of the Year in the State of North Carolina; Fulbright recipients; AP graders; and former college professors. Seventy-eight percent of our teachers have graduate of the finest schools in the country: the Naval Academy, UNC Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Duke, Columbia University, among others.

When we combine our exceptional faculty with the opportunities afforded by an independent education, we get outstanding results.

Of course, it costs money to run any school, and Salem Academy is no different. Our tuition, however, is more affordable than most people think, and our admissions officers and financial aid staff work to ensure that the cost

of attending Salem Academy is a fair investment for your family and your daughter’s future.

Day student tuition for the 2013–2014 academic year falls around $20,000, yet nearly 80% of our day students received either a merit or need-based grant, or both, this year. Grants ranged between $1,000 and $19,000, with the average day student cost being closer to $9,000. Our promise to every family searching for an independent education for their daughter is this: if we all agree that Salem Academy is the right fit, then we’ll do our best to make the Academy an affordable investment.

We tell our students that there are three things that they truly “own”—three things that can’t be taken away—their faith, their honor and their education. When the value of all their other assets are heading south, the investments they have made in these three essential areas will serve as a port in any storm. Aristotle said, “Education is the best provision for old age,” and at Salem Academy, we’ve been making it affordable to bright young women for nearly 250 years.

To learn more about Salem Academy and their affordability promise for a quality independent education, please visit www.salemacademy.com.

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FCDS Creates New Program to Give Young Children an Early Advantage August, Forsyth Country Day School will launch the Early Advantage Program (EAP), which seeks to prepare very young children (ages 2–4 years) for success in kindergarten and beyond.

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The program was born out of Forsyth Country Day School’s vision of creating one of the finest college-preparatory educational experiences in the nation, enriched with a global focus and firmly grounded in the development of good character. The school has already created a new comprehensive program of study for students in grades K–12, and the Early Advantage Program was designed to provide the school’s youngest students with ample preparation to enter that program.

Tuition for the Early Advantage Program is currently set at a modest $9,990 per year.

This includes: Before School Program from 7 – 8 a.m., 5 days per week Core Program from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5 days per week After School Program from 2:30 – 5:45 p.m., 5 days per week

“We have created an amazing new K–12 program of study that prepares students for college and life in a new reality of increased global competition for college admission and employment opportunities,” Headmaster Vincent M. Stumpo, Ph.D., said. “We felt it would be remiss not to create a program of similar excellence for our very youngest (preschool) students.”

The Early Advantage Program will offer parents the option of a full-day, year-round educational experience for children aged 2–4 (they may turn 5 after entering the program) for about the same price as local half-day, ninemonth preschools ($9,990 per year). Students will be placed in two fluid, multi-age groups—Explorers (ages 2–3) and Scholars (ages 3–4)—based upon their developmental readiness. Within the larger groups, there will be small-group instruction in academic areas based on students’ individual skill levels. Academics will include phonemic awareness and early literacy, the development of number awareness and math skills, conversational Spanish, science, social studies, art, music and physical education.

Full Summer Program For one fixed tuition, parents can choose to use the entire program or only the services that meet their child’s needs.

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In the multi-age classrooms, younger students learn new concepts and are encouraged to embrace intellectual challenges, while older students build confidence in their academic abilities and develop leadership qualities by modeling skills for their younger peers.

Gabrielle Miles, Forsyth Country Day’s Lower School Director, worked in concert with veteran teachers and administrators to create the EAP. “The academic aspects of this program are designed to prepare young children for kindergarten and for life,” Mrs. Miles said. “We will have a high level of academics, but just as much emphasis will be placed on creating a caring, nurturing environment and building crucial social skills.”

An exceptional preschool program results from employing a skilled staff, as much as creating an innovative curriculum. “We have dedicated, experienced educators who will provide an environment in which children can both experience success and take academic risks to help them build confidence,” Mrs. Miles said. “Our teachers get to know each child as an individual and can provide a high level of feedback to parents about the child’s progress, both academically and socially, which will allow areas of strength to be further enriched and areas of challenge to be strengthened.

We are very excited about the EAP at FCDS. It truly is something quite special.”

The Early Advantage Program at Forsyth Country Day School is now taking applications for its inaugural class, but spaces are limited.

Interested parties may contact Cindy Kluttz, Forsyth Country Day School’s Director of Admissions, at 336-945-3151 ext.340, or via e-mail at cindykluttz@fcds.org for more information or to apply.

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Give Your Child An Early Advantage Introducing the Early Advantage Program at Forsyth Country Day School The option of a year-round, full-day program for children ages 2 to 4 years For information visit fcds.org or call 336-945-3151 (Ext. 340)

Designed to prepare students cognitively, socially, and physically for an effortless transition to kindergarten and beyond. For about the same amount you would pay for a half-day, 9-month preschool (less than $200/week), you can now enroll your child in a Forsyth Country Day School program of excellence that provides an educational foundation for a brighter future.

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Ages & Stages How to Help Your Picky Eater Become a Competent Eater By Melissa Moses, MS, RD, LDN

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don’t want that on my plate! That’s gross!”

Does this sound familiar? Many parents struggle with how to feed their picky eater. They worry that their child is not getting enough to eat, or not eating the right foods. From the toddler stage and on, children learn to become independent and exhibit control over their own environment, including food.

As parents, how can we get our children to eat the right amount and choose the right type of food?

The answer is...we can’t. We can, however, help our children become competent eaters. When children become competent eaters, they learn to try and enjoy many different foods. They also learn how to politely turn down foods they don’t want to eat and learn to make do with foods that aren’t their favorites.

Eliminating dreaded power struggles, making meal times stress-free and teaching your child to become a competent eater is challenging, but it can be done. At Brenner FIT, we use Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding as a guide to help families with their picky eaters. Satter, a dietitian, social worker and expert in feeding children, says that if we do our job as parents in our children, our children will do their job with eating.

The Parent is responsible for: What food is offered.

• Provide a balanced meal that includes a protein, starch/grain, fruits and/or vegetables. It is okay that your child does not create a balanced plate from what is offered. Your job is to make the food available.

• Turn snacks into mini-meals by offering two food groups at snack time. This allows your child to be energized and satisfied until the next meal.

• Be a role model. Children eventually eat what you eat. If you choose vegetables, your children will eventually follow your lead.

The surroundings where food is served.

• Sit at the table as a family. Studies show that when families eat together, children open up more, do better in school, eat a more balanced diet, are less likely to do drugs and drink alcohol, and are less likely to become overweight.

• Turn off the TV and other entertainment devices during meals and snacks. Electronics are distracting. They cause us to eat more or less than we normally would because we’re not paying attention to our hunger and fullness cues.

• Choose where your family eats when you eat out. Pick a restaurant where your family can make a balanced meal from the foods provided on the menu.

The Child is responsible for: How much they eat.

• Children are born with the ability to know when they are hungry or satisfied. Unfortunately, society has interfered with this process, and we have lost the ability to recognize our hunger and fullness cues. By doing your job, parents can help their children with eating the right amount. Pressuring our children to eat more or less causes us to interfere with hunger and fullness cues.

• Avoid rules around meals and snacks. Remove all your food police messages such as, “If you eat your broccoli, you can have dessert,” or, “You can’t leave the table until you finish eating.” By eliminating negative messages, you can relax and enjoy dinner. If we create rules about how much to eat, then we have overstepped our boundaries and interfered with our child’s job of eating.

Whether or not they will eat.

• Avoid substitutions. Provide one meal for everyone, making sure to include at least one familiar food and something that everyone can fill up on.

• Children may or may not eat the foods you have provided. If they choose not to eat, their next chance to eat again should be at the next scheduled meal or snack. This routine helps children learn from personal experience, rather than having someone tell them what and how much they need to eat.

When food is available.

Letting go

• Set a routine for when meals and snacks are served. Children feel empowered if they know when the next meal or snack is. They also become less preoccupied with food when there is a routine.

• Stick to your schedule. If children eat between scheduled meals and snacks, they will not be hungry at the next scheduled eating time. If they are not hungry, they are less willing to try new foods.

When parents do their jobs with feeding, children will do their jobs with eating. This process doesn’t happen quickly. It takes time and practice! It is your child’s responsibility to decide whether to eat and how much to eat. Have faith that your child will learn by practicing. Trust that your child will begin eating the right amount and trying new foods. Offer a balanced meal, around a table, at a scheduled time…then let go!

What if your children do not eat lunch, but then ask for a snack within 30 minutes? Stick with your routine and offer food only at the next scheduled snack time. By sticking to the schedule, children can pay attention to their hunger and fullness cues and learn from this experience.

The Brenner FIT team wants to help you establish healthier habits. For more information about free Brenner FIT Kohl’s Family Collaborative classes, e-mail Sara Ebbers at saebbers@wakehealth.edu.

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Free Brenner FIT Classes Join the experts from Brenner Children’s Hospital for these FREE Brenner FIT Kohl’s Family Collaborative classes. Registration is required. Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at Brenner FIT in the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Blvd., Winston-Salem.

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Discover how to replace punishment with respectful and effective tools to help bring more joy into parenting. Each month, a different parenting topic is discussed. Classes are taught by certified Positive Discipline parent educators from the Brenner FIT program.

Want to learn ways to stretch your budget?

Join our financial educator as she helps you effectively budget to meet your family’s grocery needs. Learn about tracking your spending, keeping a price book and other helpful tips.

Learn to Cook a Balanced Meal Picky Eaters Wednesday, May 21 5:30 to 7 pm Are you tired of fighting with you picky eater?

Join our dietitians and counselors and learn ways to heal the feeding relationship. This class is based on Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility.

Tuesdays, June 10, 24 (Black Bean Quesadilla) 5:30 to 6:30 pm Wednesday, June 25 (Black Bean Quesadilla) 11:30 am to 12:30 pm During this hands-on cooking class, your family will prepare a balanced meal and learn how it meets Brenner FIT recommendations for a balanced plate.

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Elementary Money Management – Never too Young to Learn

By Vonda Henderson a budget is something that can make a grown person groan and long to be somewhere— anywhere—else. But, no matter how painful, it’s something that we all do in one fashion or another. Your budget may be as simple as “out of money” equals “budget is done for the week,” or as formal as a spreadsheet for tracking spending (my personal favorite). There are some skills/habits which, if engrained at an early age, are much easier to continue as an adult. Money management fits in this category.

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How parents manage their child’s allowance—whether it’s an automatic amount each month, tied to chores, or grades, or some other category, is a separate subject. Helping them learn what to do with that money is a skill that will help them as they grow, and hopefully teach them the value of living within a budget. Some ideas to help a child understand the concept of money management include: BUDGET JARS: Three key categories come to mind when talking money management. For a child, it may be as simple as three jars designated as “Saving,” “Giving,” “Spending.” You could add a fourth labeled “Rainy Day” if you’d like. The visualization of seeing the money grow is good reinforcement, versus parents just putting their money in an account on their behalf. Piggy banks are cute, but most are not transparent; seeing the coins/bills grow is a learning tool in this case.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE: This method works better for older children.

Have them sit with you occasionally when you’re working on the family budget. This gives them a perspective of where the money goes, and what it takes to do all the things otherwise taken for granted. From personal experience, budgeting and money management is something I learned from watching my dad, although I don’t know that he realized to what extent he influenced and educated me on the value of knowing where the money was spent. I am so grateful that I have this learning from him—I’ve used it all my adult life.

SHARING/GIVING: This is a concept that can be eye-opening. Talk to your child about sharing with others. Let them know what you give (to church, service organizations, charity, and as donations, etc.). Give them an opportunity to pick something they’d like to contribute to and decide if they want to give a portion of money or some toys/clothes they no longer use. Let them pick out the items and go with you to make the donation. Make the occasion memorable.

SAVE FOR SOMETHING BIG: For those of us from the baby-boomer generation who grew up using credit cards for instant gratification, taking

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the time to save up for something is difficult. However, taking the time to save up for something you really want, usually makes you value that more than if you just whip out a credit card to pay for it. In many cases, you actually decide that you don’t need it as much as you thought, and what do you end up with? Savings! Good for you!

Teaching a child to spend wisely pays off in more ways than one. They’ll appreciate the value of planning; they will learn to spend within their means; they will learn the art of planned giving; and, hopefully, they will become money-savvy at a young age.

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The fun is blossoming this Spring at Old Salem.

The gardens are in bloom. Hands-on seasonal activities abound. Plan your visit today!

old salem presents p. allen smith Luncheon & Lecture May 15 Lunch and a dynamic lecture by Smith, followed by a Q&A and booksigning. Noon. Advance tickets required.

An Evening in the Garden with P. Allen Smith May 16 Enjoy live music, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a lovely garden setting. 6 p.m. Advance tickets required.

For more information about these events and how to buy tickets visit oldsalem.org/pallensmith

spring festival: the language of flowers and pottery fair on the square May 17 Hands-on activities, demonstrations, and more!

Sale featuring over 3o area potters!

For a full list of events, classes, & concerts, visit oldsalem.org or call 336-721-735o

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Summer Camp Showcase! closes our Annual Summer Camp Showcase. The following pages reflect some truly amazing summer camp options for your child(ren), and we hope you will utilize these resources! Remember—it’s never too soon to start planning for summer camp. Some of these programs sell out months in advance!

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Camp is a gift. An opportunity for your child to exert his or her independence, gain new experiences, and develop his or her social and team-building skills. Your child will grow to treasure the memories and friendships made at summer camp. You will relish their excitement and enthusiasm as they recount their many adventures.

Summer camp is a wonderful investment which reaps benefits to last a lifetime.

In a study done with over 5,000 families, the American Camping Association found that: - 96% of campers say they made new friends at camp.

- 94% said they made friends with people different from them.

- 92% said camp helped them feel good about themselves.

- 74% said they did things at camp they were afraid to do at first.

Parents agreed: - 70% said their child gained selfconfidence at camp.

- 63% said their child continued to participate in activities learned at camp.

- 69% said their child remained in contact with friends made at camp.

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Classes and camps are available for dancers of all ages in a wide variety of subjects.

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Summer Camp Highlights Part 2 of 2 By Meghan E.W. Corbett With so many wonderful camp experiences available in and around the Triad, it can be impossible to choose just one or two for your child.

Hopefully, we can help you find just the right camp before the rush!

Ogburn Stables Summertime is a great time for children to try new, exciting things! There is plenty of time to learn about something new…like horseback riding. Ogburn Stables offers a safe, encouraging camp for children who love animals and want to learn more. “The children learn how to groom, tack up and ride in five days...plus lots of cowgirl and cowboy fun,” said Rebecca Ogburn. “We put on a horse show, horsey arts and crafts, as well as meeting new friends that share the same passion for horses. Camp is a great way to make lasting memories, take part in a new adventure as well as [create] a bond between horse and rider.”

For more information: OgburnStables.com

Imprints Cares, Summer Imprints, Summer Enrichment TMOM 2014 Mom’s Choice Award Winner!

Summer Imprints children are filled with a sense of wonder in a safe and nurturing environment where they can run, jump, laugh, and sing, as together they Learn. Laugh. Succeed. This summer camp is designed for rising kindergarteners through fifth graders with weekly themes guiding children as they chart their course for discovery— new and creative ideas, healthy and fit activities and field trip explorations! “Our summer program offers a unique experience, from several summer camp drop-off locations, to full days of fun for one week or every week. Children learn on the go through field trip travels, like our red carpet TV and radio experiences, “chefs around the world” food tastings, Texas Pete adventures and more,” said Betty West, Director of Imprints Cares.

Summer Camps Operations: 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (M/F) Summer Base Camps: Meadowlark/Jefferson, Sherwood Forest, Union Cross/Smith Farm Elementary Schools For more information: ImprintsCares.org/SummerCamp 58 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

Salem Gymnastics’ Totally Kids Camps TMOM 2014 Mom’s Choice Award Winner!

Salem Gymnastics has offered quality, educational fun for kids for many years. There are some wonderful activities planned this summer, and any kid would be lucky to take part!

“Salem Gymnastics’ Totally Kids Camps offer 30+ kid-friendly themes with flexible scheduling for boys & girls ages 3+,” said Co-Owner Beth Morphis. “From cooking to camping, super heroes, pirates, princesses, dinosaur detectives and much more, each camp is professionally designed to be active, educational, imaginative and a whole lot of fun.”

For more information: SalemGym.com

Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem TMOM 2014 Mom’s Choice Award Winner!

The Children’s Museum is one of those places parents love and children hate to leave. Summer at the museum is no different!

“Here at the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, we strive to create a compelling destination for our community to play and learn, by experiencing literature, storytelling and the arts,” said Elizabeth Dampler. “At our summer camps, we nurture children’s imaginations, creativity and love of reading by bringing stories to life through the performing arts, architecture, science and the visual arts. Camp experiences encourage creative thinking and educational development while children are away from school.

The informal learning environment at the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem fosters teachable moments in a playful atmosphere.”

For more information: ChildrensMuseumofWS.org

Eye Level Summer Smarts Camp

While summer is a time for fun, it is also important to incorporate educational activities. At Eye Level’s Summer Smarts Camp, fun and education come together! “Summer Smarts Camp is the perfect program to help your children with their math, reading and writing skills during the summer months and between grades in the morning,” said Elaine Wong. “We have also incorporated a uniquely fun and exciting planned program in the for the ne s afternoon with games, puzzles and projects with Young Rembrandts. Children who complete our readiness summer program will be well prepared to move from one grade to the next to meet North Carolina Common Core Standards.”

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Triple Threat School of Dance, Music and Acting YMCA of Northwest North Carolina’s Camp Hanes TMOM 2014 Mom’s Choice Award Winner!

The YMCA’s Camp Hanes is a beautiful camp offering day and overnight options. “With more than 80 years of history and 400 acres of land, YMCA Camp Hanes is a place where kids unplug and explore,” said Executive Director Val Elliot. “Adventure is found along every trail from water slides to zip lines to hikes up the mountain. Campers challenge themselves by choice in a safe, supportive environment, just 25 miles northwest of Winston-Salem.

Whether your child is looking to make new friends, try new adventures, learn to shoot a bow and arrow, or just have a great time, we offer all that and more. Camp centers on our five character development traits of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. We also combine fun and adventure with age-appropriate, camper-centered programs that incorporate new skills and group activities, all in a safe environment.”

Dancing is a fantastic activity for children with energy looking to try something new! Triple School of Dance, Music and Acting When aThreat teacher understands offers a tpreschool camp for ages 3-5 which focuses on creative movement, tumble, music and crafts. The week long camp for ages 5-12 is designed to introduce all that Triple Threat has to offer students. "Campers will focus on ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theater and drama" said owners and directors Kim Moser Hobson and Holly Smith. “We also provide a technique week for a more intermediate or advanced dancer. We also offer summer private music instruction in piano, voice, guitar and violin. Camps are a valuable experience for children, no matter what camp they do or where. It gives them the opportunity to try and learn new School of DANCE • MUSIC • ACTING things, and, hopefully, spark some new interest in the art of dance, music or acting. Also, they get to make new friends. It helps with each child’s confidence and selfesteem to try new things and to be exposed to new settings.”

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YMCA of Northwest North Carolina’s Day Camp Forsyth Country Day School’s Summer Quest TMOM 2014 Mom’s Choice Award Winner!

Parents looking to engage their children aged 3-15 in an exciting week of summer camp that will help them build strong self-esteem while having fun will find a great opportunities at Forsyth Country Day School’s Summer Quest. “Summer Quest is an opportunity for kids to dream, play and discover in many different classes and camp settings,” said Melanie Nance. “We have out-of-the-box thinkers and teachers creating thematic lessons that engage students academically and socially. Summer Quest also has an array of many different sports camps that are coached and led by our varsity-level coaches and their staff. Camp is an opportunity for children to grow and explore a wide range of topics and ideas. Campers are able to develop lifelong skills as they experience success in a low-risk environment that can help them become more confident and build their self-esteem.”

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Many kids wish to be surrounded by dozens of activities every day.

The YMCA’s summer day camps make this idea a reality. “With an action-packed schedule of assembly, swimming, arts and crafts, sports and more, the summer will zoom by while kids make lifelong memories and new friendships,” said Executive Director of YMCA Childcare Services Kim McClure. “The Y offers flexible schedules, convenient locations at branches across the Triad, and a caring, fun staff to make every day of summer awesome for both parents and campers. The YMCA focuses on nurturing the potential of every child and teen. Children are like sponges—they watch and absorb knowledge, skills and values from everything and everyone around them—and that doesn’t end with the school year. We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success.

Our camps are staffed with caring counselors who understand how to have fun, as well as the cognitive, physical and social needs of kids.”

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♥ ♥ Love ♥ Puppy

By Sara Stanley

a puppy into the home is like adding a new family member. You dote over the cute tiny face and take endless pictures to share with friends and family, and you cuddle them in your arms as you introduce them to all of their new surroundings in their new home. You have their ‘room’ set up with all of their toys, bed and special food. Many animal lovers and owners would agree that the bond shared between you and your puppy is the same as you would have with any human member of the family.

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Just as you experience the joys of a new puppy, you also experience the stresses of this new bundle of fuzzy love: sleepless nights, accidents in the house and chewing anything and everything they can get their paws on. This, however, is an expected phase of puppyhood which will pass quickly as they grow and adjust to their new home and are trained properly.

Personally, I grew up in a cat household and am the proud mother to an 8 year old Siamese cat. A year and a half ago, my boyfriend and I made the decision to adopt a puppy from the local animal shelter, Forsyth County Animal Control. It is with absolute certainty that I can tell you this was the best decision I ever made. We adopted our dog at a mere 6 weeks of age. Discarded by its previous owner, this small, fluffy, lonely little boy stole our hearts as he peered down at us from his

Plexiglas cage at the shelter. Truthfully, he is the one that picked us and it was love at fist sight.

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Since then, we have experienced the ups and downs of puppyhood. He has managed to eat an entire remote control as well as the 3-disc ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, a full tube of Neosporin and my favorite lip gloss (among other things). We quickly learned how to ‘puppy proof’ the house and keep items out of reach that may be tempting for him to chew on (and by chew I mean devour in its entirety). We learned to keep the blinds half up during the day so that he could see out the windows, knowing from previous experience that leaving them down meant that he would create his own ‘peep hole’ through sheer determination and destruction.

We have also experienced the bond and love that only comes with having a puppy. It’s simply indescribable the way you feel when you get home after a long day and have this furry, fourlegged companion ready to greet you with complete and unconditional love and comfort. Of course, our cat is still an active part of our lives and our hearts, but adopting this puppy made our family complete.

Part of being a pet owner is also accepting the responsibility to care for your animal(s) properly, including routine grooming, vaccinations, check-ups, and monthly heartworm and flea preventative.

Another important part of this role as petparent is having your animal spayed/neutered.

Female puppies can get pregnant as young as

5 months, so proactively getting your pet altered is essential in controlling the ever growing population of unwanted animals that fill our shelters and rescue groups.

If you are looking to add a puppy to your family, be sure to check out the adoptable animals at Forsyth County Animal Control (http://forsyth.cc/animalcontrol/) as well as the Humane Society (www.forsythhumane.org) and other local rescue groups. If you have a specific breed in mind, please consider going to www.petfinder.com, as you can almost always find an adoptable dog/puppy of any given breed needing a home.

Be sure to research your potential breed choice thoroughly to be certain the size, personality type and related care match your lifestyle. Some breeds are more active than others, some require more/less grooming and some can be prone to certain health issues. Whatever your decision may be, just do your homework because investing in a puppy is a commitment. While most breeds will not remain tiny and fluffy forever, they will remain loyal companions to you throughout their lives, and will bring years of exciting new memories for you and your family.

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you think of springtime, thoughts of new life, in all forms, come to mind. It’s a time of hope and renewal, but for some of the babies of Spring, from the moment they are in the world, their lives are in jeopardy. “The foals of nurse mares, right after being born, when they need the care of their mother the most, are taken away never to see her again. The mares are being used for the sole purpose of coming into milk and can be leased to feed high-dollar foals for a profit to the farms. Then the ‘lesser valued’ foals are orphaned, neglected, starved, and in many cases, destroyed.

I want to do everything possible to give the foals a chance at life.

They can’t help themselves, so Wind Dancer Foal Rescue stands in the gap to save the ones we can,” said Sharon Lanouette, owner/ instructor of Sharon’s School of Dance of Winston-Salem, NC, and devout horse lover.

The task at times seems overwhelming, but Sharon believes in making a difference one foal at a time.

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It Takes Many to Help a Few The foals’ journey to a new life is helped along by many volunteers, focused on giving foals a chance at life. “An organization in Ohio rescues the foals from bad conditions, and then I go get them and foster the foals until they are ready to be adopted. When we get the foals they are usually about a week old, very weak and missing their mothers. The foals are boarded at Ogburn Stables in Tobaccoville, NC, where I have my own horse. Last year we adopted out 8 foals and this year we hope 66 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

to adopt out 12–20, and we are at 5 right now. The only way to achieve this goal is to find loving homes, and that all comes from word of mouth,” Sharon commented.

The foals can be adopted or sponsored. There is a one-time fee of $300 for adoption, depending on the length of time the foal is cared for. “We have two ways people can adopt a foal. One is the outright adoption, taking it to a new home and loving it on your own property or boarding facility. The other is to adopt and board the foal at Ogburn Stables, and for $100 per month, we will take care and do normal training with the foal, so that you can visit and love it when you can. The foal would still be yours, but you would just not have to be there every day. The $100 is paid to Wind Dancer, and the boarding fee is separate and determined by the facility owner and the adopter. A third possibility is to sponsor the foals by making a direct donation. We have some amazing patrons that donate monthly. The idea behind ‘adopting’ and not ‘buying’ is that when you adopt, you have to fill out an application and be accepted as an adoptee, but when you buy, there’s no accountability. We are very careful not to put these babies, which have been through so much already in their short time on earth, into another bad situation,” stated Sharon.

If you want to help, but the idea of adoption isn’t an option, Wind Dancer Foal Rescue takes not only monetary donations, but supplies that are needed. “We accept anything! We always need feed, etc. Our boarding is another area that we need help on as well as helping with the trips up north to get the foals several times each year, which are around $250 per trip. Because it is such a commitment of time, we are always looking for volunteers and those who love horses and have a heart to care,” Sharon said.

As Sharon has said before, “One thing I have learned in this process is that we may think we are rescuing the horses, but it is the foals that rescue us.”

For more information call Sharon at 336-831-3054 or email at winddancerfoalrescue@yahoo.com. Visit the website at www.winddancerfoalrescue.com or on Facebook.

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Dash Excitement is at a Fever Pitch S

By Keith Tilley

ummer will soon be in full swing, and if you haven’t gotten out to BB&T Ballpark to experience Winston-Salem Dash baseball, you’re missing out. There’s no better entertainment value this time of year than taking your family and friends out to the ballpark and enjoying the game on the field, and the festivities off the field. As anyone who has ever attended a Dash game knows, there’s a lot more to the experience than just what is happening on the field.

It starts with the excitement you feel as you approach the $48.7 million stadium (cue Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days”). Immediately the beauty, expanse and grandeur of BB&T Ballpark is witnessed and admired. Then, as you walk down the steps towards the entrance, you see “Home Run,” the new magnificent ten-foot tall, 800-pound bronze sculpture created by local artist Tom Ogburn. The sculpture depicts three young baseball fans at 7, 9, and 11 years old as they stretch out their gloves in hopes of catching a homerun ball.

This splendid work of art, placed strategically in the middle of the baseball-diamond-shaped brickwork, is sure to be a must-have photo opportunity for any baseball fan for many years to come.

Then, as you enter the large iron gates of the main entrance, you see it! The lush green Bermuda grass on the field surrounding the baseball diamond and the 5,500 seats above it, the huge electronic video scoreboard overlooking center field, the Airbound Trampoline Park Kids’ Zone, the Foothills Brew Pen, Picnic Terrace, Hanes Team Store, the inviting grass seating area of the Nature’s Select Knoll, the concrete 360-degree pathway surrounding the entire park, and, of course, the ever- popular “Bolt” (team mascot) greeting fans as they enter through the gate, and more.

If the sights and sounds of game day at the park don’t get you, the delicious aroma of hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken tenders, sandwiches and fries will—along with pizza, sub sandwiches, soft pretzels, peanuts, nachos, corn dogs and the thirstquenching beverage of your choice.

Oh, and lest I forget, there’s also ice cream and smoothies, and so much more.

Once you find your seat, the fun and entertainment is only beginning, with exciting and competitive play on the field by a team that Dash president

Geoff Lassiter boasts had three of the top 10 White Sox prospects as the season opened, to go along with returning manager Tommy Thompson, who guided the team in 2012 to the best record in Minor League Baseball. Fans are constantly entertained between innings with on-field games and competitions, including among the fans themselves, as well as everybody’s favorite mascot, Bolt. Promotions abound for many games throughout the season, to go along with familyfavorite nights, where kids can run the bases and enjoy fireworks after all Friday night games, as well as on other select dates.

We’re very fortunate to have unquestionably one of the nicest stadiums in Minor League Baseball in which to enjoy the games. And after the agreement reached this past spring, with the White Sox organization taking majority ownership in the Dash, we’re guaranteed to enjoy this national pastime in our city for another 25 years. As we enjoy the fifth anniversary of BB&T Ballpark, fans continue to show their avid support, as attendance levels have topped out at first or second in the Carolina League since the stadium’s opening in 2010, and they celebrated their one-millionth fan in 2013.

And why not, when you consider the fun and entertainment a day or evening spent with the Winston-Salem Dash offers, it’s too good to pass up. Add this to the myriad of exceptional players from the Carolina League who went on to become high-profile major leaguers, such as Hall of Famer Wade Boggs (Winston-Salem, 1977); Dwight Evans (Winston-Salem, 1971); Barry Bonds (Prince William, 1985); Rod Carew (Wilson, 1966); Dwight Gooden (Lynchburg, 1983); Hall of Famer Willie McCovey (Danville, 1956); Joe Morgan (Durham, 1963); Darryl Strawberry (Lynchburg, 1981); and Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski (Raleigh, 1959), just to name a few. As a matter of fact, the 1988 film Bull Durham, starring Kevin Costner, Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon, included a fictionalized story around the (at the time) Carolina League’s own Durham Bulls. The director of that film, Ron Shelton, before he got into film, actually played in the minor leagues, which included a stretch in the Carolina League. So there’s lots of history surrounding this league.

Since 1945, Winston-Salem has provided families and fans of all ages with the joy and tradition that is America’s favorite pastime. That’s why it’s no secret that the Dash are every bit a part of summertime tradition as picnics, swimming pools and backyard barbeques. So what are you waiting for? Visit their website at wsdash.com to view their home schedule and plan your next outing at the ballpark. See why Winston-Salem Dash Baseball is contagious!

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companion pets’ lives by providing financial aid to families unable to afford emergency, life-saving care. “We help fund veterinary treatment for a one-time accident or illness for a family-owned dog or cat that is diagnosed by a vet to be an emergency, life-threatening situation, or that without treatment would cause the pet severe pain, affecting its quality of life,” Karen adds. The non-profit works with the owner’s vet, or they can recommend other vets who may offer lower costs, so that any awarded funding may go further for the owner.

Applications for aid are accepted from The Sergei Foundation’s online form and must meet stated income and past pet-care parameters. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the funds that are granted for these situations come mainly from community donations. To help raise these funds, The Sergei Foundation, Inc. is planning a weekend event this June called Triad Dog Games—a fun day of everything ‘DOG”!

By Carolyn S. Peterson many dog lovers, Karen Fullerton, Founder/President of The Sergei Foundation, Inc., had a very special four-legged companion who was there for her along life’s journey. Sergei was Karen's red and white Siberian Husky that was with her from 1997-2009.

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”Since I was a single woman, he was my everything! He traveled with me for ten moves in just 13 years. Then, after I got married in 2007, my husband was able to work from home and care for Sergei as he aged and dealt with diabetes, knee surgeries and cataracts, until Sergei passed in August 2009,” recalled Karen.

Even with all of Sergei’s health issues, the loss of him was a shock for Karen. “We had to make the hard decision to let him go. The guilt of not being able to help him, even though we did all that we could, led me to start The Sergei Foundation, Inc. I wanted to help people just as much as their pets,” Karen said. “I thought, ‘If I feel this bad after doing all that we did, imagine how people must feel who know there is a treatable solution for their dog or cat, but just cannot afford it?’”

Founded in September 2009, The Sergei Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to save

Two Days that Will Go to the Dogs – Come. Sit. Stay.

On Saturday, June 7th, 2014, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, June 8th, 2014, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Reynolda Village and Davis Field of WFU will play host to the inaugural Triad Dog Games. There will be competitive events that people can register for, including an agility competition, disc (Frisbee) dogs, DockDogs (think 27,000 gallon pool!) and dachshund races. Registration fees and deadlines can be found on the event website, TriadDogGames.com. Other activities include K9 Bakery’s Hawaiian-themed doggy pool party, an owner-dog look-a-like contest, a dog walk and an on-site adoption fair featuring many local rescue groups. “Nothing like this has been done in the Piedmont Triad area!

Winston-Salem is the perfect, central location to draw spectators and competitors from surrounding Triad counties,” Karen stated.

Admission to the event is FREE and owners and their pets are encouraged to attend together. “We ask that pets be on leashes and up-to-date on rabies shots, with the updated tag on the dog or proof of vaccination with the owner,” asks Karen. This is a family-friendly event with activities for everyone, including a Make n’ Take area for kids to decorate/color a stuffed dog toy. Vendors currently scheduled to be present include Animal Ark of Rural Hall, Banfield Pet Hospital, Carolina Vet Specialists, Dog Gone Fun, DogWatch® by Triad Dog Fence, Inc., Forsyth Family Magazines, Happy Tails Magazine, K9 Bakery and Boutique, Modern Automotive, Petco, Ruff Housing, The Wolf, 93.1 FM, and the Village Tavern is also going to be a food vendor. “Since attendance is free, we are asking for donations at our info/registration booth or at the various events. We have a local donor who is matching all on-site donations up to $15,000! We will also receive monies from some of the competition registration fees,” commented Karen.

With the obvious need in the community for these life-saving services, The Sergei Foundation, Inc. is always in need of donations. They have helped over 200 pets since they began, keeping them with their families instead of the unthinkable. Per Karen, the average award funded is about $300 per animal as they are dealing with more severe medical issues. Their highest award limit is $1,000 but depends on available funding, the application criteria and the severity of the accident or illness.

Left to right: Moo, helped 2013; Karen, Sergei and Phillip Fullerton (2007); Lexi, helped 2012; Kevin, helped 2013

When Sergei crossed over “The Rainbow Bridge” to wait for Karen one day on “the other side,” he not only became healthy again, running and playing, but he became the inspiration behind a foundation that helps so many people and their pets each year.

We all should be so lucky to have an impact on lives after we are gone!

For more information, visit www.sergeifoundation.org or www.triaddoggames.com.

You may also follow the event on Facebook under Triad Dog Games.

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the moment a child is picked up from school, the constant chatter does not end until the car is parked and all occupants enter the home. Based on the day’s highlights, a parent will glean a great deal from their kids.

Peers will be described animatedly through stories as the smartest, most forgetful, a heartbreaker and the most sidesplitting. Are teachers talked about as much as peers and friends? Well, yes! Younger students often view their “practically-perfect-in-every-way” teacher in a superlative listing of words. Middle and high school students have a completely different gauge. While personalities greatly matter, a teacher gains a “thumbs-up” if he or she has an interesting way to present information. (“Eccentric” would be a great way to describe middle-school teachers. It takes a lot of effort to find new and unusual ways to be constantly captivating and educationally on-point every day!)

Even high school students have expectations, which say, “challenge and engage me”; “be firm and fair, but not unreasonable.”

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Candid Responses from Students:

By Lisa S.T. Doss

Teachers come in all personalities and areas of expertise. (However, a little secret—they are all the same, every single one of them.) Teachers want an eager student who is willing to try to do his or her best, or willing to ask questions, and lastly, show respect. Most teachers think of their profession as a calling and never just a job. Year after year, they are given a class to expand horizons, teach kindness, offer suggestions to improve the value of learning and studying, and also encourage community and leadership.

“Why I Appreciate My Teacher.”

Yes, teachers are super-heroes!

Engage children or teens in great topics and they will always find a lot to say. From age 5 to 16, students explain why they each appreciate their teachers.

Creativity “My teacher lets me do art,” says John, age 5.

“My favorite teacher teaches social studies.

I love her projects. She makes the class interesting and fun. I don’t think I’ve ever not seen her smiling. She is patient and kind, and always gives us enough homework, but not too much,” writes Patrick, age 11.

Making Mistakes Equals Learning “My teachers are really nice, and forgiving of our mistakes,” says Victoria, age 12.

“All the things I had to learn in my class, because I had a teacher that taught me. I am much better [at speaking and writing in English]. I had learn and worked hard to do my best. This is a really good year,” writes Danielle, age 12.

“Great teachers make learning fun while holding their students to high expectations. Great teachers aren’t afraid to admit mistakes, and show their students ways to become better students. My favorite teachers taught outside of the box, were never boring, and always found a way to relate to us through telling us interesting stories. My math teacher makes me want to understand math, and my English teacher always makes us correct our mistakes. If we continue the same habits of correction and improving, we will be better students. I love school because I really enjoy my teachers,” shares Madison, age 13.

Creating Success “High school was a lot harder than I thought. My teachers challenge me, encourage me to participate, and are helping me to look beyond the facts. My English teacher has given me a few strategies that have really helped me. School has gotten a lot better, because my teachers have gone out of their way to help me,” writes Nicky, age 13.

“I love when our teacher tells us stories, such as the time her oven overheated and melted her counters. She called it the demon oven. It made her relatable,” says Ashley, age 15.

“I like those teachers that are willing to listen to me when I have a question, laugh at my jokes, or just be overall really helpful. If only teachers gave free A’s,” says Jake, age 16.

National Teacher Appreciation Week spans from May 5th through the 9th. It is a wonderful opportunity for students to find a thoughtful way to draw, verbalize, or write words of appreciation. While students might think their sentiment and time would be best used by praising their select favorite teachers, it’s important to reach out and say “thank you” to all teachers.

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Awareness of Personal Strengths A parent of foster and adopted children, Brian Leimone writes, “Parents who decide to foster or adopt need to be very self-aware and comfortable with their own strengths and weaknesses. Their personal history and backgrounds will impact their ability to care for new children within their home. Each family needs to recognize what they can handle. Some people may be more comfortable with younger or older children. Some families might be better equipped to work with behavioral challenges. The beauty of family is that each one is different and able to reach/connect with a different child or group of children. All families need to be open to new parenting styles. Parenting is never easy, and parenting children from tough places is especially challenging. While it may be hard, it does not mean that it can’t be rewarding and valuable for both the child and your family!”

Foster Care:Is It Right for You?

By Lisa S.T. Doss

begins with a conversation. A couple or individual opens their hearts and minds to the idea of becoming foster parents. The words are shared with family and then with friends. Research is a thoughtful process. Prospective parents reach out to foster-care families, in addition to determining the “right” agency. There is the Department of Social Services or a local Children’s Home. The options then broaden to include a state or private agency. Once a decision has been made, a relationship with a social worker begins. It is a time of open and honest conversation, and answers to thought-provoking written questions. The interviewing process is reciprocal. Foster parents also want to ensure their agency will be a supportive extension of their family. Beyond classes, interviews, home visits and paperwork, there is that moment of excitement and prayerful waiting.

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A Story For Pastor Jack and Jeri Darida, their journey was one of faith. It began with a desire to have a fourth child. A miscarriage led to prayer.

Clarity arrived within Jeri’s own church community. In researching international adoptions, she questioned, “Is that what God really wants for me?” Then, a social worker in Danbury asked, “What do you want?” Even though the purpose of foster care is “reunification,” Jeri hoped the outcome would be adoption. The call came soon after Pastor Jack and Jeri became certified. Their social worker asked, “Are you ready for your first placement? He is a newborn and not even 48 hours old.” Jeri describes Social Services as “wonderful.” They also generously provided a car seat and formula. Little information was known about the infant’s parents. By having four other siblings in a foster-care situation, this newborn baby, named Landon, was an at-risk child. After two-and-a-half worrisome years, the high court decided the Darida family would be able to adopt. Jeri shares, “God had it all figured out for us It was such a struggle to consider that fostering a child could be only temporary. I’ve poured into Landon all the love that I could, and I’m amazed that God blessed us with a child.”

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Preserving a Child’s History Each of us has an important history, starting with birth. Influences come from family members and teachers, guardians and peers, and are part of our life journey. Our history is important to us, and cannot be forgotten. Children who are placed in foster care do not choose their life beginnings or their childhood history. While it may be hard for a child to change his or her behavior and coping responses, the “right” foster parent can preserve a child’s past while providing a positive impact in his or her life. “Every child who has experienced the foster care or adoption system has experienced some degree of abuse, neglect, or loss that can only be addressed if you are informed,” writes Brian. “Knowing as much as you can about your child’s background will minimize the child’s and your stress during the child’s arrival into your home.”

The Gift of Helping Not everyone has the time or situation to welcome a foster child or teen into their home. “Families of foster children often feel stretched thin with the commitments of agency meetings and paperwork; extra appointments; and learning how to integrate a new child(ren) into their home. These families often feel on the outskirts of their usual social circle, because they are now living in a world that many people do not understand, writes Brian.” “Everyone can do something. Whether it’s volunteering at a fundraiser, taking a meal to a foster/adoptive family, babysitting for an afternoon, or simply being a listening ear, everyone has something they can offer. Don’t let these families remain on the outside and don’t be afraid to learn about the system. You can be a great advocate by empowering yourself with knowledge!”

Through the Children’s Home of Winston-Salem, Brian Leimone and his wife have three foster children, have adopted two older teenagers, and are preparing for their first biological child.

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“Out and About” in Winston-Salem With Senior Services’ Art Show & Sale Benefiting Meals-on-Wheels

By Heather Spivey espite the preceding week of icy winter weather, around 300 art lovers and Meals-onWheels supporters came out on Saturday, March 8th, to support the fourth annual Art Show & Sale Benefiting Meals-on-Wheels at Senior Services.

Wells Fargo was the Presenting Sponsor for the second year in a row.

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Proceeds from this year’s event will provide 12,251 nutritious meals for Forsyth County’s senior adults in need of nutritional support. The amount raised has increased year over year, and this year’s total, which comprised artist donations, patron support and corporate sponsorships, was up approximately 10%.

The 2014 co-chairs were Bonnie and Joe Dempster and Dell and Frank James. Bonnie and Dell were participating artists, as well. Justine Linville, also a participating artist, curated the show, as she has done in each of the event’s four years.

In addition to Bonnie, Dell and Justine, 41 other artists participated in the show. They were Peggy Adelman, Lucy Armfield, Tony Bledsoe, Charlie Buchanan, Melrose Buchanan, Sandra Cieszewski, Ginnie Conaway, Ann Connelly, Joyce Corns, Frankie Denton, Karen Evans, Carol Fitzgerald, Bill Gramley, Sharon Hamilton, Heidi Hempstead, Beverly Isley, Nancy Lutz Jackson, Leslie Karpinski, Kate Magruder Lambeth, Susan Lautemann, Barbara Lister-Sink, Mary Martha McKinley, Cara Merritt, Gail Morris, Luanne Newsome, Richard Peterson, Shannon Rainey, Andi Reese, Elizabeth Repetti, Fowler Ruffin, John Schultz, Courtney Slawter, Charlie Stott, George Suderman, Elizabeth Tatum, Peggy Taylor, Marsha Thrift, Sara Swann Watson, Carol Willis, Mona Wu and Jim Yarbrough. Senior Services and Meals-on-Wheels have expressed how very grateful they are to these artists, whose work and generosity made the event possible.

For more information on this and the many other programs that Senior Services offer, visit www.seniorservicesinc.org or call 336/725/0907. Senior Services, Inc., is located at 2895 Shorefair Drive in Winston-Salem.

If you would like to have your event in an upcoming issue, please contact Heather Spivey at heather@forsythmags.com

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By Meghan E.W. Corbett fastest-growing youth sport in North America is bicycle motocross, better known as BMX.

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“BMX is a true family-oriented sport,” said Tim McDonough, board member of Tanglewood BMX. “It is quite common to see a mom, dad, brother and sister all racing within their own classes. The sport began in the 1970s and came to Forsyth County in 1983. Originally, the first track was located in Hobby Park. It was moved to Tanglewood Park in 1986.

The goal for the BMX Parents Association then was ‘to provide a place for all of the children of Forsyth County to ride bicycles and participate in a healthy, safe, family-oriented sport.’ Our goal is the same today as it was back then. Safety is a top priority for each rider. A full-face helmet is required to protect the face, head and neck. Riders wear long sleeves and pants to protect their arms and legs. Some riders wear knee and elbow pads as well as chest protectors for extra protection.”

With expenses growing for American families, after-school activities on a budget can feel very limited. This is another reason why BMX is such a great option for families. “BMX is a low- cost sport,” said McDonough.

“The practice fee is $2. Any bike can be outfitted to suit BMX—from a beginner bike with small wheels to a mountain bike with gears. For many families, BMX racing becomes a weekly ritual. Spectators are always free, and everyone is welcome to come and cheer on the racers.”

Though BMX is not as widely known as football or soccer, the sport continues to grow, as participants share their experiences and international outlets, such as the Olympics, recognize it. “We are seeing a growth in the sport because the generation that started BMX racing in the 80s are now parents returning to the sport with their children,” said

Tanglewood BMX is located inside Tanglewood Park at 4061 Clemmons Road in Clemmons. For more information, call 336.766.5269, email tanglewoodbmx@gmail.com, or visit the website at www.tanglewood-bmx.com.

Tanglewood BMX can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

McDonough. “On any given Saturday night there are nearly 100 riders ready to race. We currently have many riders of all ages that enjoy the sport. Our youngest riders are two years old. They use balance bikes to learn to ride. As an individual sport, BMX offers every rider the ability to participate at his or her own pace. Participants compete with others of their age and skill level. Unlike other sports, BMX offers three proficiencies per age: Novice, Intermediate and Expert. New riders are classified as Novice and, as their ability increases, they will move through the skill levels.”

For those interested in learning more about BMX, Tanglewood BMX is hosting open houses and new-rider clinics during the months of April and May. “The clinics are free,” said McDonough. “There are a total of four tracks in the state, [and] we are lucky to have a track in our community. The other tracks in North Carolina are in Burlington, Charlotte and Raleigh. Some track members travel a great distance weekly to practice. We have members from Archdale, Browns Summit, Kernersville and Statesville. As a parent, it is rewarding to watch new riders become more proficient. They literally hold their heads higher and stand taller. They celebrate with high-fives and ice pops. What kid doesn't love to go fast? It makes them feel free! I think something that sets BMX apart from other sports is the supportive environment. Good sportsmanship is role-modeled and each rider is encouraged to do his or her best. Besides health benefits, bike riding builds self-esteem, confidence and teaches kids about setting and reaching goals.” If you or your family would like to experience the benefits of BMX, come out to Tanglewood BMX to give the sport a try.

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Faith of Our Mothers otherhood is timeless. In any era, a mother is often viewed as a nurturer, a protector and teacher of life’s many lessons. The credit is not solely to her. The legacy began generations ago. There is a calling to know our history and to find the reason for our nature. Perhaps it is my Catholic upbringing, but I continue to pray for those in my family who are living and deceased. If I consider the greatest lessons I learned of faith and family, they were from the stories about my maternal greatgrandmother, Stefania, and the memories of my grandmothers, Ann and Margaret.

My mother, Marcella, also remains a woman of great wisdom and faith.

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Immigrating in1907, Stefania, my Polish greatgrandmother, held the title of wife and mother while still a young girl. Josef and she left behind family and siblings to live in a prosperous America. In the early 1930s, they established roots outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with their two sons and three daughters. The house bustled with the traditions of a faraway homeland. Walking thirteen blocks up to the Catholic church, the boys wore suits, while the girls accessorized their dress with a hat and gloves. As part of a Polish community, the songs and words of the church must have been comforting reminders of home.

World War II disrupted the home. And in 1942, a telegram arrived; married for a short time, a daughter, Ann, the mother of a 14-month child, had suddenly became a widow. Five years

later, the patriarch of the family was placed in a casket in the living room. Mourners prayed the rosary while the night watch came with spirits, candles, and the songs of their homeland. Through a mutual understanding and the ties of faith, a mother and daughter raised a child.

The matriarch’s passing in 1971 was a sorrowful moment. Ann remained to walk the halls and rooms that once bustled with talk and prayer. Religious indications were not evident until a person ventured into her bedroom. Across the decades, a white porcelain figurine of an unknown Saint remained in the same location. Always dusted, she was a symbol of devotion and prayer, love and protection. Regardless of need, how often did the women of the house pray to her name?

In moments of confusion or difficulty, my mother found comfort in the stories from the Bible, and returned to her beads, hoping for strength in those quiet, reflective moments.

She talked of Saints, especially those women who understood her purpose in calling their names. As a witness, I stood alongside her during the festive holy celebrations of Easter and Christmas, and in those more somber moments, such as Ash Wednesday and family funerals.

Train whistles and church bells were familiar sounds when visiting my grandparents in the Allegheny River Valley in Pennsylvania. As a teen in the 1980s, I can recall sitting in a pew

By Lisa S.T. Doss

with my grandmother. Tucked in a pocket of her purse, she quietly revealed her most sacred items. The stack of prayer cards were worn, but had significant sentiment. It was evident she said prayers based on the memory of each name. There were additional cards, which offered a prayer for a special holy day, saint, or from Pope John Paul II. Another item of prayer was found in a small, delicate bag. How many times had she quietly sat in the house or attended a funeral and said the words, “...Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen”?

I, too, can wander the rooms and halls of our home and see the visual aspects of our faith.

Baptismal banners of our children hang in their rooms, and prayer beads drape the corners of particular picture frames. Like my greatgrandparents, grandparents, and parents before me, our family continues the journey of spiritual understanding and direction at our church. It is inspiring to witness a child of three cross her right hand over her left to accept the host of Jesus. One day, she, too, will be a woman of faith and lift silent prayers to those women in her spiritual journey and family.

Faith of our mothers, Christian faith, truth beyond our stumbling creeds, Still serve the home and save the Church, and breathe thy spirit through our deeds: Faith of our mothers, Christian faith! We will be true to thee till death.

To Be Honest...

By Tami Rumfelt On a trip with my youngest daughter to New York City, I had on my Sunday agenda a visit to Redeemer Presbyterian Church. It’s the home church of the Rev. Tim Keller, a pastor whose sermons and books I enjoy.

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Greek Festival MAY 16-18

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Young Life Golf Classic MAY 14, 12PM Location: Tanglewood Park (Clemmons) Proceeds to benefit Young Life, a vital ministry to high school and middle school students.

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"Walk For Water" Africa MAY 17, 9AM Location: Salem Creek Trail Greenway (Winston-Salem) Proceeds: Help restore broken wells and other projects in the villages of rural southern Malawi, Africa.

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We were staying in Queens. I had relied on the subway to get us in and out of the city for most of our trip, but I worked up the courage to drive into Manhattan for church that morning. I figured it wouldn’t be too bad on a Sunday.

While I had accurately estimated the traffic flow, I miscalculated how long it would take to park. I drove around and around the church in an ever-widening circumference, desperately seeking a parking space. Running out of patience and time, I finally edged the car into a spot that I had a feeling was not legal. There was a sign, something about no parking 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., even on Sundays. But, I figured, other cars were parked there, so why couldn't I? Laura and I wasted no time jumping out of the car and walking towards the church. But, I was stopped in my tracks when I heard someone yell out, “Hey, you can’t park there!”

I turned and saw a man who had pulled up next to the car I had just illegally parked. His window was rolled down and he said, again, “You can’t park there! You’ll get a ticket!”

He then proceeded to read the words on the no parking sign in front of my car. I pretended I hadn’t noticed it there.

I was somewhere between tears falling and my head popping straight off of my neck. I think he sensed this, so he added, “Drive up a couple blocks to Madison, you should be able to find a spot there.” Irritated, I got back in the car and headed up the street. To be completely honest, at first I was pretty ticked off. Who died and made that guy a meter maid? It wasn’t any of his business where I parked, anyway.

I was trying to go to CHURCH, for crying out loud!

But, then I noticed the parking enforcement officers out in full force. They seemed to be enjoying their work as they happily placed their little slips of paper on each car that had broken the rules. It didn’t take me long to realize that the guy I had written off as a busybody had actually done me a big favor. The irritation of not being able to park would have paled in comparison to what I would have felt if I had returned to my car to find a ticket.

I didn’t end up making it to church that morning. But, the Lord had a lesson for me, nonetheless. Sometimes, hearing the truth is painful. The truth can force us to look our errors in the eye when we’d really just rather pretend that everything’s fine, thankyouverymuch. I think it’s pretty normal to get irritated when someone speaks a truth that stings at first. But, we owe it to ourselves to at least evaluate what was said and decide if we need to do something about it.

Yes, sometimes the truth hurts. But avoiding the truth is likely to hurt a whole lot more.

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Musing About…

Rational Skepticism

By Tim Roberts - Pastor of Sunrise United Methodist Church in Lewisville very long ago, I was in the company of some ranchers from the Midwest. Being from the city, I was mesmerized by their telling of some of the hazards and intricacies of their occupation. While I had never trivialized the job, I had no idea of the deep level of dedication and skill it takes to be a cattle herder. After my brief encounter with real cattle ranchers, I would now consider their trade to be more of a calling than a job.

Not

Although I felt like I was completely outside of my element or realm of understanding, one of my acquaintances stumbled across a point of connection, a place where we both identify. He recounted about a moment when he was helping one of his cows give birth. He described the process and his part in the process in great detail. Admittedly so, this was a bit enlightening to me, because evidently, a rancher does not take his pregnant heifer to the labor and delivery department of their local bovine hospital. But that was not his point, so he continued on with the story. It was while he was doing what ranchers do in this situation that he said he glanced up for just a moment to espy his young son, about four or five years old at the time, standing wide-eyed by the fence, soaking in the whole event. The man threw back his head in exasperation and thought, “Oh, great...just what I need. Now I'm gonna have the pleasure of having to try and explain the birds and bees to my five-year-old son.” He shook his head as he pondered his options and then decided, “Well, maybe he won’t want to talk about it. I’ll just wait and play it by ear.” After everything was over, the man walked over to his son and decided maybe he should make sure he was all right and not too traumatized by what he just witnessed. So he stooped down to his son’s eye level and inquired, “Well, son, do you have any questions?” His little lad, his gaze still wide and fixed on the newborn calf, simply nodded and replied “Yeah, just one. How fast was that calf going when he hit that cow?”

At some point in life, we are each faced with some experience that exceeds any rational explanation.

Here, in the days after Easter, we remember the story of a certain follower of Jesus, named Thomas, who took part in a saga that went beyond any reasonable sense of understanding. Just days prior, he had witnessed his mentor cruelly tortured and put to death. Then he watched as the body was sealed in a tomb. He knew Jesus was dead—just another wasted hope. He had heard of the fantastical stories some women were spreading, and that some of the other followers were foolishly claiming that they had seen Jesus...alive. But there’s no way! Anybody in their right mind should know such a thing is impossible.

The funny thing about Thomas’ healthy dose of skepticism is how it evolves. When Thomas finally encounters the Risen Jesus on a personal basis, Thomas does not inquire, “How can this be?” He does not demand a rational explanation of Jesus’ inexplicable resurrection. None of the logic seemed important to him any longer. The only thing of any consequence for him now was the reality of Jesus’ presence in his life.

Instead of questions, he could only mumble out of adoration, “My Lord, and my God!” A song that is still sung in many churches throughout the world today contains these words: I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene, And wonder how He could love me, a sinner, condemned, unclean.

How marvelous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be: How marvelous! How wonderful! Is my Savior’s love for me!

Some things don’t need explanations. Some things are just simple acts of unmerited love. So it is with Jesus’ love for me and you.

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The Community Gives Back WBFJ’s Sharathon Keeps Local Radio Thriving, Thanks to Supporters By Karen Holbrook

radio station WBFJ FM is once again offering listeners the opportunity to give back through their annual Sharathon. The event, which takes place May 6th–9th from 6 a.m.–6 p.m., offers listeners the chance to share their testimonies and make a contribution to the station that has had such a positive influence in their lives.

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The radio station, which will be celebrating its 20th year on the air in September, has a long list of supporters. During the Sharathon, callers are offered the opportunity to share their stories of what the station has meant to them. WBFJ General Manager, Wally Decker, said that it is a great opportunity to connect with listeners and hear back from them how their life has been impacted by the station. “It’s like a family reunion,” said Decker.

Over the years, callers have testified that the sound emitted from WBFJ has changed their lives. It brought them in touch with God and saved them from a very dark place. Some callers have even stated they were on the brink of suicide until a message of hope in a song saved them. “It’s not the station,” said Decker. “It’s the way God has used it to speak into their lives at that time.”

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One particular story that Decker recalled came from the driver of a truck that transported prisoners. The driver would turn the station to WBFJ and everyone on board would listen. The prisoners became such fans that during the Sharathon, they pooled together any money they had accrued while at work sites and made a commitment to donate the funds.

WBFJ operates locally with a non-profit, non-commercial status. They rely on support from listeners and local businesses, without any commercial advertisement.

All proceeds from the Sharathon are used to fund the station and give back to the community. WBFJ proudly offers traffic updates from the listening area, information on school closings, and listing of community events, such as the upcoming VBS Express.

The VBS Express offers children the opportunity for excitement and fun at their own church’s VBS by adding slides, bouncy houses and other fun activities.

The radio station also includes a remote broadcast from the church during their “bounce breaks.” Registration for the VBS Express begins this month. Pastors and

VBS directors from local churches are encouraged to sign up.

Tune in to WBFJ in your local area or listen online at www.wbfj.fm. Smartphone users can also access the station through the Tuned In app.

Concerning funding, “It’s God’s anyhow,” said Decker. “It’s up to us to decide how we’re going to use it.” As far as the WBFJ outlook on funding goes, God gives it, blesses it and multiplies it. No matter the amount of funds raised, WBFJ is aware that God will supply their needs.

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Photos of April KMO Event at Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem

by One Shot Photography

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Wednesday, May 7th • 10am - Noon 428 Twins Way • Advance, NC 27006

J o in u s …

Come join us for a morning of fun and learn about the Twins Recreation program for 3 to 13 year olds.

Many fun soccer games and relays including skills you can teach your preschooler!

Ask the professionals about the many benefits of getting your child involved in soccer!

Each adult attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board.

In case of inclement weather, check our facebook page for a revised location.

(Parents are welcome too)

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Drawings for lots of door prizes!

KMO Prize listing from April event at the Children’s Museum of WS V’s Barbershop – Kelly Hines

Two riding lessons at Cash Lovell – Kristen Eberle

Family 4-pack WS Dash Tickets – Donna

$25 Cupcakes by Three – Phili Miller

Two tickets to Swan Lake Moscow Festival Ballet @ WS Coliseum Annex – Doug McMillan

Session of Children’s Art Lessons at Studio Create – Andrea Abel

$25 Irvin Roberts Gift Card – Melanie Fadely

$20 Christina’s Dessertery Gift Card – Regina Gaither

Mattress Cleaning by Fresh Air Carpet – Lauren Bowen

Children’s Museum Passes for 4 – M. Coleman

$25 Omega House Gift Card – Debra Tuttle

Usborne Book Pack ($50 value) – Crystal Lily

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t h g u a C t Ge ! d o o G g Beein nell

By Allison Pen

The Easter Bunny.

The Tooth Fairy.

Santa.

Most people have received a visit from at least one of these mythical figures at some point in their lives.

But what about the Bee Good Fairy? Have you or your children ever received a visit from the Bee Good Fairy?

That is a question Winston-Salem native Katharine Kinney asked herself a short while back. In fact, she called friends to determine if they were ever visited by the Bee Good Fairy when they were young. Upon finding this to be something special shared only by her family, she decided a children’s book should be written based on this tradition, begun in the 1940s by her grandmother, Katharine Davis Ogburn.

Kinney recalls hearing how Ogburn had guests coming to stay and was trying to figure out a way to get her three children to behave. Her solution had been to introduce the Bee Good Fairy.

“Well, if you’re good while the relatives are here, then maybe tomorrow

the Bee Good Fairy will come and leave something in your shoes,” Ogburn had told them.

Since the children had in fact been on their best behavior, they were told to put their shoes outside the door as a signal to the Bee Good Fairy that they had behaved well. When the kids awoke the next morning, they were excited to find coins, such as nickels and dimes, in their shoes.

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them to behave for whatever reason, she would tell them to put their shoes out, so the Bee Good Fairy would come see them.”

Kinney’s mother, Katharine Ogburn Suttles, continued the tradition.

After Kinney’s sister was born, her mother wanted to encourage good behavior, as well as keep her from feeling left out.

Introducing the Bee Good Fairy was Suttle’s way of satisfying both needs. “So, I would leave my shoes out,” Kinney said, “and sure enough, I would wake up in the morning and find zebra-striped fruit gum and rolls of Life Savers and things like that.” Kinney passed the tradition on to her daughter, usually sprinkling “fairy dust” on the floor and leaving something small, like a Barbie outfit.

Clearly, the Bee Good Fairy has been a big part of this family’s lives for many years, but Kinney was only recently inspired to convert the concept into a children’s book. Once Kinney got her family’s approval, she began working closely with her mother to get the wording and rhyming just right; equally important was to clarify the concept of this Bee Good Fairy.

“When I was growing up, fairies weren’t a big thing. So, in my mind, I never thought of it being a girl fairy or a fairy princess,” Kinney said. “I had collected lightning bugs in Mason jars as a kid, so I thought it was more like a bee than a fairy.” She then brainstormed more, thinking the Bee Good Fairy would begin its adventure in springtime, continue rewarding children through summertime when the weather turns warm and the lightning bugs come out, and retreat when the weather turns cooler.

Having fond memories of collecting lightning bugs, she decided she wanted the Bee Good Fairy to come to children’s homes and watch them from its very own Mason jar. “I wrote the story how I wanted it to be with details of the Bee Good Fairy leaving the jar when it sees a child being good,” Kinney said, “ and then the kids know to put their shoes outside when the fairy is missing from the jar.”

Kinney explained that when the fairy is missing, it is likely flying around, searching for the appropriate gift or reward of choice. By the time the child finds his something special, the bee will have gotten back into its position, watching for the next time it sees a child do something good. “It can hang out and catch the children being good, instead of catching them misbehaving,” said Kinney.

Sold alongside her self-published book is a plush Bee Good Fairy in a plastic Mason jar that resembles Kinney’s illustrations. The plush bee has been safety tested for ages 3+. Now the Bee Good Fairy can be a part of everyone’s lives!

It is available for sale at Amazon and Rosie’s Hallmark on Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem.

Kids in the Kitchen Fiesta in the Kitchen

By Emily Eileen Carter your kids may be most familiar with chips and salsa when it comes to Mexican food, there’s no reason they can’t expand their Mexican food repertoire. This May, celebrate Cinco de Mayo by creating these fun and easy dishes.

They will have the whole family saying, “Muy delicioso!”

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Easy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas

Quick Guacamole 1 avocado peeled, seed hull removed

1 can black beans, rinsed

½ medium tomato, diced

1 can yellow corn

teaspoon cumin

1 large tomato, diced

sea salt

1 lemon, halved

pepper

handful cilantro, chopped

2 Tablespoons lime juice Directions:

1 can cream of chicken soup

Directions:

¾ cup sour cream

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Let kids use a masher to mix and mash ingredients until desired consistency is achieved. Serve with favorite tortilla chips, pita chips or veggies.

1 cup mild salsa 1 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin

Black Bean & Corn Salsa

1. Let kids combine rinsed black beans, corn and diced tomato in a bowl and stir.

2. Let the kids squeeze lemon juice into bowl (watch out for seeds).

3. Toss in chopped cilantro; mix, chill and serve with your favorite tortilla chips.

2 cups cooked, chopped chicken 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, divided 8-10 corn or flour tortillas

Directions: 1. Let kids stir together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salsa, chili powder and cumin in a large bowl.

2. Remove 1 cup of salsa mixture, and mix with chicken and ½ cup Mexican cheese.

3. Let kids help spoon chicken mixture into corn tortillas, roll up, and place seam-side down in a greased casserole dish.

4. Pour remaining salsa mixture over tortillas and top with the other ½ cup of Mexican cheese.

5. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees or until enchiladas are hot and bubbling.

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iTalk

By teen columnist Isabella Migliarese have one of the most important jobs that influence a young person’s life. They have a serious role in the influence of our character and knowledge as we mature from toddlers, to pre-teens, to teenagers and eventually, adults. They usually don’t do it for the salary, but because they care about shaping future generations. A good teacher makes a student look forward to coming to class every day. Whether it’s their teaching style or the activities they create, it takes a special talent to leave a meaningful impression on a student’s life.

Though we meet new teachers every year, some have such a large impact on us that a lasting friendship is made in just a short time. They are role models; hard workers and a shoulder to lean on in a time of need.

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I want to dedicate this month’s column to my fifth grade math and science teacher, Katie McGregor (Katie Beavers at the time), at Lewisville Elementary School. She not only prepared me for the different experiences that were to come with middle school, she also developed a connection and friendship with me that continues to this day. I came to Lewisville Elementary knowing no one, and I left with friendships that will always stay with me.

Mrs. McGregor helped me feel more confident, despite my distracting habits, and helped me overcome my learning disability.

I will always remember our fun conversations during recess. When I was younger, I wanted to go to Paris and study fashion design. We would talk about my future plans and what my interests were; she would always ask how my day was going and how my family life was.

Good teachers make an effort to get to know a student and to help them pinpoint and overcome their weaknesses. Mrs. McGregor did just that and allowed insight into her life by telling stories about vacations or crazy incidents. Whether it was her Grand Canyon trip or her hit-and-run experience, her stories were always intriguing.

I admire Mrs. McGregor because of her dedication to her job and passion for education. She always had a smile on her face and could not say a bad word about anyone.

When you have a person in your life that is inspirational to you, and who has helped you through hard times, it is important to let them know that you appreciate them. Hand-written letters and gifts might seem cliché, but they are still effective in letting teachers know you admire their hard work. I was very lucky to have a teacher as admirable as Mrs. McGregor. I hope I can be as inspirational to someone else as she was to me.

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"The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless."

– Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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Our f e a t u r e d a r t i s t s for this issue

1 Karla De La Cruz,1st Grade, Sedge Garden Elementary

3 John Morgan, 10th Grade, East Forsyth HIgh School

Art Teacher: Tara Muzzy

Art Teacher: Terri Hester

Art Teacher: Joanna Smith

Art Teacher: Elizabeth Miller

2 Kimberly Rodriquez, 3rd Grade, Hall-Woodward Elementary 4 Joseph Elam, 8th Grade, Meadowlark Middle May Issue 2014 • 93

Chang Thai – Now With Two Convenient Locations

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

fewer than eight years, Matt Cohn and his wife have opened two very successful restaurants in the Triad. The first location across from Tanglewood in Clemmons has become a weekly staple for many in the area because of the authentic cuisine, reasonable prices and fantastic service. Now, those closer to Winston-Salem are enjoying the convenience of the newest Pfafftown location near Reynolda and Robinhood Roads.

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“We do authentic Thai food with fresh meats and vegetables,” said Owner Matt Cohn. “Everything is made from scratch; we don’t buy anything premade.”

Much of the authenticity of the food available at Chang Thai is because of Cohn’s wife’s heritage.

“My wife is from Thailand, and cooking has always been a passion of hers…neither of us really knew how to get a restaurant started, so we asked around and got through it. The last eight years have been great, so we expanded with the Pfafftown location last September because we wanted a restaurant closer to Winston-Salem. It is in the Grandview Shopping Center next door to Food Lion. The shopping center we are in is the only one around, and residential areas surround it. It seemed like a good spot to be in.

The décor is a bit different, but the menu is the same. Each location has a sushi chef with a unique style, and each chef prepares the sushi menu based on his or her own expertise and style. Nan, our Clemmons chef is well known in this area. She has been here since we opened.”

With weekly sushi and dinner specials, Chang Thai creates something new and delicious each week while offering the same favorites for regular customers.

“Our most popular dish is the Thai barbecue chicken…half of a chicken marinated for a while and cooked up with vegetables,” said Cohn.

Regulars appreciate the quality of the food, portions and reasonable prices.

“The big difference between Chang Thai and other similar restaurants is the way we cook the food and the ingredients we use,” said Cohn. “Everyone says that they think our food is really good compared to others. Portion size is much better, and our price points are better than most. We also use ingredients to work around food allergies.We make sure to use clean utensils and pots and pans when people let us know they have seafood allergies.”

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Chang Thai is located at 4162 Clemmons Road in Clemmons, across from Tanglewood and can be reached at 336.778.0388. Chang Thai’s newest location in Pfafftown is located at 4613 Yadkinville Road and can be reached by calling 336.815.8018. The Pfafftown location also offers delivery at lunch with qualifying orders.

Both locations are open from 11a.m.– 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11a.m.–10 p.m., Friday; 12–10 p.m., Saturday; and 12–9:30 p.m., Sunday. Chang Thai closes from 3–5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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May Calendar of Family Events NOW THROUGH MAY 24 (SELECT DAYS) REYNOLDA SKETCH 10am-12:30pm, Reynolda Sketch is a series of workshops for art students in seventh through 12th grades who are interested in improving their artistic skills. Each 2 1/2-hour session focuses on a different aspect of art making.

Cost: $25/members; $35/nonmembers. http://reynoldahouse.org/sketch

June 6-8, 2014 Providence, NC Register at goodheartwomen.com A Goodheart Women’s weekend is about beauty, adventure, and being captivated by God. Based on the book Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge, the weekend is filled with life changing messages: • Your heart matters • Your desires, both as a young girl and a woman matter • Your heart and desires have been assaulted by the world and the enemy of God • God desires to rescue your heart and bring you the full life He has promised.

Held at Park Springs Christian Camp, the weekend also includes: • Wonderful meals you do not have to prepare!

• Pool time • Target shooting • Dance • Acres of land to slip away and spend quiet time with your Father Come share an adventure with other Ladies and deepen your love with the One who created you. Weekend costs $199.00.

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MAY 1 CINCO DE MAYO SPECIALTIES COOKING CLASS

of the Triad contest, classic car show and much more. Fun for the whole family. www.KernersvilleSpringFolly.com

MAY 3 GARDEN SPOT OF THE WORLD CLUB’S SPRING PLANT SALE 8am-2pm, Rural Hall Post Office, 8201 Broad Street. We will be having annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, shrubs, trees, seeds and compost. 642.4240

UNDY 5000 5K RUN/WALK

6-8pm, Southern Home & Kitchen, 200 South Stratford Road. Celebrate our neighbors south of the border with this flavorful menu: millionaire's row margarita, quacamole, queso fundido, homemade flour tortillas and chicken enchiladas with pico de gallo. Chef Tim Grandinetti teaching. Cost: $42/person. www.sopSoHoNC.com

9-11am, Corner of South Main Street and Walnut Street in W-S. Grab the kids and grab the dog, but leave your pants at home. Run in your underwear while raising awareness of colon cancer. Instead of race day T-shirts, all registered participants receive a commemorative pair of Undy 5000 boxers! Cost: $20-$40/person. http://support.ccalliance.org/site/TR?fr_id=1950&pg=entry

RAISING HOPE WITH HEARTSTRINGS BENEFIT

BARKS ON BROAD

6-10pm, The Empire Room, 203 South Elm Street in Greensboro. Keynote speaker Brian Banks will share his inspirational story of wrongful incarceration, the loss of his NFL dream and how he maintained hope. Cost: $100$125/person. www.heartstringssupport.org

MAY 1-3 CARVING FOR THE CURE 8am-6pm, 2914 Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax. Chainsaw carving event to benefit Susan G. Komen Northwest NC. Twelve carvers will be producing, displaying and selling their work. Live auction on Saturday. Free event. komennorthwestnc.org

27TH ANNUAL SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF GREATER W-S USED BOOK SALE Times vary, Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, Education Building.

All proceeds of the sale benefit the programs and services provided for older adults in our community. Thousands of used books and many other items for sale. Free admission.

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MAY 2 PICNIC TIME COOKING CLASS 12-1pm, Southern Home & Kitchen, 200 South Stratford Road. Lunchtime express with Chef Dianne McConnell.

Discover some easy and healthy meals to pack and go.

Cost: $22/person. www.sopSoHoNC.com

NIGHT OF THE ARTS BENEFIT CONCERT 7-9:30pm, 3733 Ogburn Avenue in W-S. Featuring opera and classical vocalists, classical pianist, expository readings, interpretive dance, a jazz ensemble and violinist.

RSVP required -www.greatcommissioncommunitychurch.com.

MAY 2-3 HIP CHICS MONOGRAM EVENT 9am-5pm, Hip Chics, 2668 Lewisville-Clemmons Road.

Sales on everything monogrammed! Certain brand exclusions apply. www.hipchicsboutique.com

MAY 2-4 KERNERSVILLE SPRING FOLLY Times vary, 136 East Mountain Street in Kernersville. Music, carnival rides, arts & crafts, commercial vendors, food, Taste

11am-2pm, 720 West 5th Street in W-S. Barks on Broad is a pet adoption fair and donation drive sponsored by The Russell Agency and The Forsyth Humane Society. forsythhumane.org

COMMUNITY AWARENESS DAY 11am-3pm, 3733 Ogburn Avenue in W-S. An outdoor event with music, food and family friendly activities including face painting, pony rides and more. Guests will have a chance to meet our local law enforcement, firefighters and see what our ministry has to offer. Free event. www.greatcommissioncommunitychurch.com

MAY 3 CHALK FOR LIFE 12-3pm, North Patterson Avenue in W-S. We're excited to partner our Chalk For Life event with the Arts Council's B/eats on the Street at Innovation Quarter. Chalk Squares are $20/$40 for individual/team of up to four. Reserve yours today! www.artsforlifenc.org/chalkforlife

CLEMMONS BICYCLE AWARENESS AND FUN DAY 2-4pm, FREE event; Bicycle ride and rodeo, including bicycle safety, free helmet & bicycle checks as well as bicycle/helmet specials! Morgan Elementary School, 3210 Village Point Drive in Clemmons. Rain Date: Sunday, May 4th – 2-4pm

MAY 3-4 VOSCA SPRING WINE RELEASE 11am-5pm, 450 Groce Road in Ronda. Join the Vineyards of Swan Creek for the release of our spring wines. Come taste our new releases at each vineyard and enjoy a complimentary food sampling. Cost: $25/person on Sunday for barrel tasting. www.raffaldini.com

MAY 5 TWIN CITY SOCCER OPEN HOUSE (see ad pg29) 6:30pm

MAY 6 HOPE DU JOUR (see ad pg99) Eat out and benefit Crisis Control Ministry!

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MAY 7 KIDS’ MORNING OUT 10am-12pm, BB&T Soccer Park, 428 Twins Way in Advance.

FREE Event! Grab a friend and bring the kids for a morning of fun at Twin City Recreation! Come join us for a morning of fun and learn about the Twins Recreation program for 3 to 13 year olds. Many fun soccer games and relays including skills you can teach your preschooler! Ask the professionals about the many benefits of getting your child involved in soccer. Each adult attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board! In case of inclement weather, check facebook for a revised location!

MAY 8 BOOK RELEASE PARTY 10am, Salemtowne Retirement Community, Community Center. Featuring Bookmarks author Dr. Jillian Sarno Teta introducing her new book Natural Solutions for Digestive Health. Call 714-2157 for more information.

MAY 8-10 HIP CHICS TRUNK SHOW 9am-5pm, Hip Chics, 2668 Lewisville-Clemmons Road.

Snap jewelry trunk show! Featuring Kameleon, Lottie Dottie and Ginger Snaps! Great store specials! www.hipchicsboutique.com

MAY 10 MULTI-FAMILY CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE FUNDRAISER 7am-12pm, 4260 Clinard Road in Clemmons. All proceeds directly support the Girls Youth Program at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Large selection of children's clothes, toys, furniture, yard, household kitchen items. Bake sale too! Cash only.

ROCC THE 5K CLEMMONS FOOD PANTRY 8-10am, 1855 Lewisville-Clemmons Road. The run is one of the fastest and flattest courses in the Triad and makes the ROCC 5K a popular race for both beginners and elites alike. Cost: $25/person until May 1st. www.riveroakschurch.org/events/5k

HOLY FAMILY RUMMAGE SALE 8am-12pm, 4820 Kinnamon Road in Clemmons. Gigantic rummage sale featuring furniture, lawn and garden equipment, toys, household items, tools, books, small appliances and more! 766.0426

BETHABARA PARK HIGHLAND GAMES 10:30am-4:30pm, 2147 Bethabara Road. Celebrate the Celtic contribution to Colonial Bethabara. Some activities include athletic events, Scottish fiddle competition, Border collie demonstrations, seminars about Scottish history and more. Free event. www.bethabarapark.org

NC FAMILY ENERGY DAY 12-6pm, 231 1st Street in W-S. An afternoon of free food and activities to learn more about NC’s energy opportunities. Activities include live music, kids’ activities, inflatables, games and a chance to spin the energy wheel for prizes. www.NCenergyforum.com

MAY 14 GIRLS' NIGHT OUT

SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Enjoy $5.99 10-count wings, $5 Bahama Mama’s, $4 glasses of wine and $3 Corona Lights! Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways! Sponsored by Red, Hot & Blue, Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Woman Engaged!

See you there!

MAY 15-16 OLD SALEM PRESENTS P. ALLEN SMITH (see ad pg53) Luncheon & Lecture, May 15th at noon. An Evening in the garden, May 16th at 6pm. Advance tickets required. OldSalem.org or call 336-721-7350

MAY 17 IRVIN ROBERTS SALON HOSPICE FUNDRAISER (see pg43) 1-6pm, Help Irvin Roberts celebrate their 5 year anniversary and support Hospice! Food, music and silent auction!

3505 Lawrence Street, Clemmons, NC

OLD SALEM SPRING FESTIVAL (see ad pg53) The language of flowers and pottery fair on the square.

2014 4th Annual WALK 4 OUR KIDS 5k Walk/Run Saturday, May 10, 2014 Fourth of July Park, Kernersville

36 NORTH SPRINT TRIATHLON 7:30-11am, Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. 300-yard swim, 12-mile bike and 5K run. Cost: $65/person. www.36northtriathlon.com

W-S DEMOLAY OPEN HOUSE 5-7pm, 5112 North Causeway Drive. Open house for guys ages 10-20 and their parents to learn about DeMolay, and how the organization provides a safe, fun, caring environment for members to take part in fun activities, make lifelong friendships, travel and serve their communities. Free event. www.NCDeMolay.org

Registration 8am Walk/Run begins at 9am To Register: Walk4ourKids.org

MAY 17-18 FRIENDS OF CENTRAL LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE Times vary, 660 West Fifth Street in W-S. Thousands of gently used books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, etc. to benefit Central Library. All remaining items 1/2 price or $5 bag on Sunday. www.forsyth.cc/library/

MAY 20 MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! (see pg51) 6 to 7:15 pm; Registration is required.

Brenner FIT in the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Blvd.

May 24 GOSPEL SINGING AT SUNSET 5pm; Benefit for Chris Ogburn who was recently injured in a terrible fall. Ogburn Stables, 5716 Ogburn Stables Road, Tobaccoville, NC. Call David for more info: 336.287.3661

TUESDAYS (NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30) MOUNT AIRY FARMER'S MARKET 9am-12pm, 541 West Pine Street in Mount Airy. Vendors with local fresh produce/agricultural products will vary from week to week. Located in parking lot of the new Mill Creek General Store -- specialty grocery offering more natural food options and Amish products including furniture. http://surry.ces.ncsu.edu/site-surry-2/

5 pm…until! Red, Hot & Blue, 613 Deacon Boulevard.

Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister,

Check out our website for a complete Calendar Listing! www.forsythfamilymagazine.com

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Advertiser Index Activities Tanglewood BMX........................................47 Twin City Soccer.........................................29 Winston-Salem DASH ..........................69, 81 Automotive Express Oil .................................................15 Roger Marion Automotive ...........................71 TJ’s Body Shop ..........................................71 Beauty / Styling Irvin Roberts Salon & Day Spa ....................43 V’s Barbershop ...........................................19 Churches Sunrise United Methodist Church................84 Dentists / Orthodontists Chermak & Hanson.....................................21 Kephardt, DDS............................................11 Kingery & Kingery ......................................39 Salem Smiles.............................................25 Tina S. Merhoff and Associates Pediatric Dentistry.................................45, 79 Winston-Salem Dental Care ........................31 Education Forsyth Country Day School........................49 Salem Academy .........................................47 Salem Baptist Christian School...................35 St. John’s Lutheran School ...................55, 85 Financial Financial Pathways .....................................77 Truliant Federal Credit Union.......................13 Fitness C3 Fitness..................................................28 YMCA.........................................................55 Florist Minglewood Florist.....................................63 Home Brookberry Farm-Berkshire Hathaway............3 Chamberlain Place Apartments ...................63 Chris’ Lawncare ..........................................67 DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen .......................23 Gwyn Services..............................................2 Moore Self Storage.....................................65 Skeeter Security .........................................13 Stitches......................................................62 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway…63 Weed Man..................................................37 Winston-Salem Cleaning Service................65 Home Medical Care Home Instead Senior Care ..........................17 Trustient .....................................................15 Landscaping Chris’ Lawncare ..........................................67 98 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

Skeeter Security .........................................13 Weed Man..................................................37 Medical Carolina Laser & Cosmetic Center...............27 Carolina Urological Associates....................23 Cornerstone Health Care .............................33 Home Instead Senior Care ..........................17 Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics ......................37 Lyndhurst Gynecological Associates ...........25 Novant Health................................Back Cover Trustient .....................................................15 Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital .....................................51 WomanCare................................................35 Mental Health Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services .....31 Organizations Goodwill.....................................................23 Old Salem Museum and Gardens................53 WBFJ .........................................................87 Winston-Salem DASH ..........................69, 81 Other Moore Self-Storage ....................................65 Stacey Rubain for Superior Court Judge........9 Party, Event, & Entertainment 201 Media..................................................37 Christina’s Dessertery...................................7 Leather & Lace Acoustic Duo ......................67 Ten Little Monkeys......................................47 Pet Care Ruff Housing ..............................................39 Photography 201 Media..................................................37 One Shot Photography ................................75 Real Estate & Housing Brookberry Farm - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services .............................................3 Chamberlain Place Apartments ...................63 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway…63 Restaurants 13 Bones....................................................95 Bonefish Grill .............................................95 Chang Thai .................................................95 Christina’s Dessertery.............................7, 95 Cupcakes by Three .....................................95 Honky Tonk Smokehouse ............................95 New Town Bistro .........................................95 Omega House.............................................95 Phoenix Grille.............................................95 Pintxos Pour House.....................................95 River Ridge Tap House................................95 Which Wich................................................95

Retail Clemmons Bicycle .....................................47 Goodwill.....................................................23 Hip Chics ...................................................11 Mill Creek General Store .............................19 Minglewood Florist.....................................63 Rolly’s Baby Boutique.................................35 Service 201 Media..................................................37 Busy as a Bee Concierge ............................10 Hayworth Miller Funeral & Crematory .........85 iFix Cell Repair ...........................................71 Moonlight Designs .....................................79 Nu expression.............................................40 Quality Refrigeration Concepts ....................15 Ruff Housing ..............................................39 Winston-Salem Cleaning Service................65 Summer Camps Ballet and Performing Arts Centre................55 Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H....................................57 Calvary Baptist............................................61 Eye Level....................................................61 Forsyth Country Day School........................60 Imprints Cares ............................................61 MadScience ...............................................55 Ogburn Stables Ranch ................................60 Pro Dance Academy ...................................56 Salem Gymnastics......................................57 SawTooth School for Visual Art ...................56 SciWorks....................................................57 St. John’s ...................................................55 Studio Create..............................................56 Triple Threat of High Point & Winston-Salem...........................................61 Winston-Salem Christian School Summer Camps .........................................60 YMCA.........................................................55 Youth United Soccer Camp .........................57 Technology Nu expression.............................................40 Upcoming Events Appalachian Summer Festival.....................27 Beats on the Street......................................67 Davie County Relay for Life .........................79 Goodheart Women’s Weekend ....................96 Half the Sky Screening................................85 Hope du Jour..............................................99 Josh’s Jog 5K.............................................74 Kids of Childhood Cancer Walk...................97 Showcase: A Celebration of Everything Women Love...............................................74 Triad Dog Games ........................................71 US Figure Skating Championships ..............73 Winston-Salem DASH ..........................69, 81 WS Youth Chorus Spring Choral Concert.....33 Vision Hawthorne Eye Associates ..........................33

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Can’t eat out on May 6?

Please send your “Second Helping” donation to: Crisis Control Ministry, Hope du Jour ( 7HQWK 6WUHHW Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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Your medical expenses shouldn’t be a mystery

If you need help estimating your insurance-covered and out-of-pocket costs for a procedure (including imaging) at any of our Novant Health facilities, one of our financial navigators is ready to help – free of charge.

The financial navigator will ask you about your procedure and insurance coverage. Then, you’ll receive an estimate of the cost along with payment options.

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Just call 336-277-7299 or 1-888-277-3901 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can also leave a voicemail message after hours.