By: Rob Aldred (father of 3- 7, 5 & 1) Father’s day was a day that has had many different meanings for me. When I was a kid it meant that it was a chance to spend time with my dad for a whole day. Growing up, my Dad worked 3 jobs and it was very difficult for him … More A Signature Dad Reflects On Father’s Day
By: Kathy Trainor Everyone knows Facebook, Youtube and Twitter. You are starting to hear about Instagram and Tinder but do you know the rest of the apps on your teens phone? Do you really know the Apps Teens and Tweens Use? In this rapidly changing digital world, it’s crucial for parents to be “Online.” I … More Popular Smartphone Apps for Tweens and Teens
By: Jessica Aldred Pizza, chicken nuggets (not tenders), cheese, noodles (with cheese) and the occasional hot dog (all slathered in ketchup)- These are the core of my child’s daily menu. I can get him to eat a few other things, but these are the rinse and repeat items on my ‘kids’ menu. When I first … More Picky Eaters
By: Martianne Stanger Spring has arrived and so has the glorious sun! Don’t you just love it? I do! I love how it warms body and soul. I also love how it beckons us all to head outside to bask and enjoy. Indeed, since spring arrived, our family has been relishing simple times outside. Perhaps, … More Spring has arrived!
June is Men’s Health Month and to celebrate we asked the husbands of our talented mommy bloggers to submit posts and be featured as guest contributors. Keep checking in throughout the month for additional posts from the Signature Dads. ———————————————————————————————————- By: Kevin O’Neill – Heather O’Neill’s Husband So the wifey forwarded me an email from the Signature … More 5 Things My Kids Are Good For
By: Heather O’Neill I work in special education and I spend most of my days trying to build kids up. Trying to make them understand that what they view as the impossible is possible. Trying to give them a light at the end of a sometimes very long, very dark tunnel. And with one statement, … More Planning for the Future
We hope to see you out at our annual Health & Wellness Expo tomorrow! The event starts at 9 am at the Shaw’s Center and goes until 1 pm. The event is free and something the whole family can enjoy. The event will include a variety of free health screenings, a kids interactive area provided … More Don’t Miss Signature Healthcare’s Annual Health & Wellness Expo!
By: Sandra L. Churchill Drive-in movie nights usher in memories of meatball subs and pajama-clad kids climbing on top of the station wagon to watch films under the stars. As a family, we’ve continued the tradition—with a longer drive since drive-ins are few and far between—with our own children. We tote lawn chairs, coolers, blankets, … More Embracing Summer with Drive-In Memories
By: Rachel Ventura There’s a rising trend in our communities that is terrifying. My children and I have personally witnessed this, and there have been recent news stories confirming that it’s happening more and more. Discarded hypodermic needles found in public places. Even more horrific, is that they are usually found near playgrounds. Last summer, … More The Scary Truth
June is Men’s Health Month and to celebrate we asked the husbands of our talented mommy bloggers to submit posts and be featured as guest contributors. Keep checking in throughout the month for additional posts from the Signature Dads. ———————————————————— By : Tom Trainor (Kathy Trainor’s Husband) Why don’t men put on sunscreen? Why don’t I put on sunscreen? … More Sun Screen…Not a girl thing!
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