By: Heather Desmond O’Neill A few weeks ago I wrote a blog (Working Moms) about how difficult it was for me to go back to work after my son was born. I had no idea I was about to experience another extremely difficult transition …. The first day of kindergarten. Kindergarten has been a hot … More The First Day of Kindergarten
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill “Mama, can I get my face painted?” What’s better than being a kid with your face painted? Apparently, in my boys’ opinion, not much. This summer we experimented a lot with face painting. At a few festivals we attended, the boys have wanted to wait in the line and get something painted … More Face Painting
We’re excited to share that the Signature Moms blog has once again been featured in the news! Congratulations to all of the mommy bloggers as they continue to make headlines! Ragan’s Health Care Communication News recently featured an article on the Signature Moms Blog entitled, “Signature Healthcare Hits a Sweet Spot with its Mommy Blog.” … More The Signature Moms Blog Does It Again!
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill As September approaches and I gear up to head back into my full-time job in a local public school, I’m reminded of my first day back to work as a mom: I was dressed and on my way to work for the first time in 6 months and as I pick up … More Working Moms
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Pinterest: The site that can create heaps of happiness and truly make me feel like an inadequate mother. When I first discovered Pinterest, I fell in love with it. I “pinned” all sorts of great ideas for my kids, home and fashion. I couldn’t believe the great ideas people had for decorating, … More Pinterest
It comes as no surprise that people are starting to take notice of our growing online parenting community: The Signature Moms blog! Boston Business Journal recently published an article on the Signature Moms blog entitled, “Signature Brockton Uses ‘Mommy Bloggers’ To Drive Volume.” The article shares how the Signature Moms blog recently reached the milestones … More The Secret is Out …
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill “Mama, will you sing us just one more song….pleeeaassseee? Ah, the “goodnight” song. In our house it is usually the “goodnight concert.” After our routine of bath, stories and prayers, we end with a song…or four. It started with a short Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and has evolved into two longer songs … More Bedtime Sing-Along
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill This makes my heart smile. I often find myself refereeing matches about who will get to use what toy, who gets to sleep with which stuffed animal and the ultimate …. who “gets to go first.” It’s exhausting. But I also find pure joy in hearing them giggle together in the … More “Mama, my best friend is my brother …”
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill “Dada. Dada. Dada. Dada.” A year and a half ago, this was all my youngest son was saying, and I was pretty devastated. Just once I wanted to hear “Mama.” I’m sure you’re thinking, “careful what you wish for…” Now, I live with a real life Stewie. At Jackson’s 15-month check … More Early Intervention
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill “Mama, pull my finger.” I could kill my husband. I am the oldest of three, with a younger sister and a much younger brother. I don’t get my husband and my boys’ fascination with bodily sounds. Is it a boy thing? Is it a kid thing? Both? In my house, we … More A Tooting Machine
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