By: Heather Desmond O’Neill “Mama, we had a drill at school today!” “Wow! A fire drill?” “Nope …. A LOCKDOWN drill!” And my heart sank. Thankfully, I was on the phone with my son so he did not see the tears that immediately formed in the corners of my eyes. My mind immediately thought of … More Lockdown
By: Carolyn Coleman I recently experienced the death of a co-worker. It’s been hard to process because you don’t always know how to cope with the death of a co-worker. Our co-workers are very much like extended family; we spend most of our waking hours with them. There are many reasons why coping with the … More Coping with the Death of a Co-Worker
By: Jessica Aldred “Do you wanna have a play date?” “Mom, I made a new friend today!” “My new friend thinks spiders are icky, too!” These are just a few of the statements I’ve heard from my cherubs as they started off the school year in their new classrooms. As an adult, I can’t remember … More Making Friends
Want a night off from your typical household and parenting duties? Grab a few girlfriends and join Signature Healthcare for Ladies Night on Thursday, October 9th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Shaw’s Center in Brockton! This fun – and FREE! – event will give women an excuse to make time for their health while relaxing and … More Signature Healthcare’s Ladies Night
By: Guest Blogger – Marie Gross Several months ago, I took the opportunity to share with my favorite Mommy Bloggers and their audience a video illustrating the hazards of distracted drivers. Messages addressing “driving while intexticated” abound on roadside signs (in Massachusetts where teen texting and driving is prohibited and carries a $100 fine), in … More Texting While Driving
By: Kathy Trainor Until recently, peanut butter and marshmallow was something that was really only known up in the Northeast. But in the past few years it has been rolling across the country. Think about peanut butter and marshmallow together. It is pure comfort food for most people, ages 1-100. For me, it brings back memories … More Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Roll
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, there are a few things you need to know: Download the My Disney Experience App – You can link all of your park tickets, meal plans, reservations, experiences, fast passes, credit cards, and Memory Maker photos in one place! Magic Bands – These … More 10 Tips for Traveling to Disney
By: Jessica Aldred “I’m out of hands!” This has become a common statement at our house. So common, that my four-year-old often uses it himself to get out of doing as asked. With the addition of a third child to an already busy brood, this pack mule mom simply can’t do it all anymore. While … More Pack Mule Mom
By: Martianne Stanger In the past six months, two young women I love as family, one gal who lived in the local community, one older gentleman connected to a loved one, and one world-famous celebrity who was beloved by many all took their own lives. Undoubtedly – and unfortunately – many others did, too. Why? … More The Power of Holding On
By: Kathy Trainor Today we found out that John has a male Kindergarten teacher. Many parents were chatting, saying they were “weirded out” by it – so much so that some are requesting that their child be transferred out of his class. I will be the first to admit that most of the time early learning teachers … More My Son Has a Male Kindergarten Teacher
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