Category: Babies

Sleeping Safely: How Families Can Help Reduce the Risk of SIDS

October 8, 2025

By: Signature Healthcare Communications Team October is nationally recognized as SIDS Awareness Month—a time to share vital information about infant sleep safety and to help caregivers feel empowered with clear, evidence‑based steps to protect babies. At Signature Healthcare, we’re committed to supporting the families in our community by spreading awareness about what’s known today to … More Sleeping Safely: How Families Can Help Reduce the Risk of SIDS

A young woman holding a girl toddler on her lap sits at a table playing together with color markers.

Breaking the Cycle: How Young Parents Can Create a Positive Home Environment

February 11, 2025

By Georgina Correia — Program Supervisor Greater Brockton Healthy Families Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys, especially for young parents who are navigating their own personal experiences while raising a child. At Greater Brockton Healthy Families, we understand that breaking cycles of generational trauma and fostering a nurturing home environment takes … More Breaking the Cycle: How Young Parents Can Create a Positive Home Environment

Celebrate National Caregiver Month

December 11, 2024

By Katelyn McSweeney, LSCW — Social Worker Center for Healthy Beginnings November is caregiver month, a time when family caregivers deserve recognition for the difficult and valuable work they are doing for their families.  It is a time dedicated to honoring and recognizing the millions of family caregivers who provide crucial support and care to … More Celebrate National Caregiver Month

World Breastfeeding Week took place from August 1-7

October 1, 2024

By Katelyn McSweeney, LSCW — Social Worker Center for Healthy Beginnings Although World Breastfeeding Week took place in early August, its goals of raising awareness and promoting breastfeeding are important all year. This year, the week’s theme was “Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all.” The campaign’s goals included: Here are some facts released in … More World Breastfeeding Week took place from August 1-7

Self-Care is Key for Young Parents

September 24, 2024

By Maria Almeida — Program Coordinator Greater Brockton Healthy Families Mental health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and interact with the world around us. For young parents, the demands of caring for a child while balancing other responsibilities can be overwhelming. Similarly, staff members in caregiving or educational roles … More Self-Care is Key for Young Parents

Breastfeeding Support for All

August 20, 2024

By Kylie Spiro — Communications Coordinator for BAMSI National Breastfeeding Month (NBM), observed annually in August in the United States, traces its history to the early 1990s. The celebration was initially established as National Breastfeeding Week until the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) expanded it to a month-long observance in 2011. This expansion raised awareness … More Breastfeeding Support for All

Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week

May 14, 2024

By Katelyn McSweeney, Social Worker, Signature Healthcare Last month, we at Signature Healthcare celebrated Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) from April 11–17. I didn’t get a chance to write about it in April, but it’s so important that one week per year isn’t really enough.  We celebrate this week to raise awareness of racial inequities … More Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week

Introducing Brockton Healthy Families

March 5, 2024

by Maria Almeida, Program Coordinator with Greater Brockton Healthy Families The Greater Brockton Healthy Families is part of a statewide program providing free, voluntary, and confidential home-visiting support to first-time moms and dads ages 24 and under. The services can begin during pregnancy and extend through their child’s third birthday. Our services include child development, family health … More Introducing Brockton Healthy Families