A recent article says “Students need emotional support when returning to school in person.”  In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month we talked to a top educator about what they are seeing in our kids and how we as parents can help our kids both mentally and socially with that transition. Our guest today […]

Listen in as we talk with DPS teacher Ms. Santiago about being a great teacher and what we as parents can do to help them be successful in educating our kids. Princesa Santiago, or as students call her Ms. Santiago has worked as the 7th grade ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher at Neal […]

Dr. Tiffany Lowe-Payne joined us this morning to give us the latest updates with the COVID-19 vaccines including growing concerns about safety and the J&J vaccines.  Also she shares information on the new CDC guidelines about wearing your face masks outside. Listen in as she talks with Melissa today for “Working Mom Wednesdays” Presented by:   BLUE […]

It’s a good time to plant in your yard!!!  Professional female landscaper Shelley Brady Cook says “it’s the best time.”  We have been cooped up in our homes during this pandemic and now it’s time to get out and get some sun and take care of our yards and make them beautiful again. Listen in […]

  Now is probably one of the best time to buy or sell a home… Here’s Why.  Dr. Jennifer Harris 17yr real estate v professional joined us today to give us tips on selling and buying a home during this fertile time.  Listen as she talks with Melissa about how to get the most for […]

April is “Stress Awareness Month” and today our guest Dr. Tedra Anderson-Brown, Medical Director at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC gave us information on stress including:  indicators, impact and management. Listen in as Melissa talks with Dr. Tedra about how we can recognize and manage the stress in our lives. Presented by:   BLUE CROSS […]

  I just recently received my first dose of the Mederna vaccine and experienced some side effects (chills, fever).  So I looked to see if this was normal and found this story saying… A new CDC study found women were more likely to have serious side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. Source:  ABC11.com Dr. Nicole Swiner (DocSwiner) […]

  Working moms…..  Is it time to move up and out?  If it’s time to make a move; a shift because of all the changes the pandemic has created… then listen to some great advice from our guest today. Life Coach Dineen Merriweather joined us and talked with Melissa today about “Making a game plan […]

  Two recent reports highlight mental health struggles children are continuing to experience during this pandemic.  So, today we talked with mental health counselor, Angela Green about the best ways to help children cope with their feelings. Listen to the interview for tips and information on how to help our kids deal and get great […]

Today we recognized the start of National Nutrition Month with advice and information from Jackie Haynes of BCBS of North Carolina. Listen as she talks with Melissa about why Nutrition is so important right now and especially in the African American community. Presented by:   BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH CAROLINA – OFFERING A VARIETY […]