Tag: children

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

5 Places to Look for FREE FUN This Summer!

June 3, 2016

By: Martianne Stanger In the past week, my family has released endangered red-bellied cooter turtles… …enjoyed climbing on all sorts of DPW equipment and collecting some freebies… …watched a police dog exhibition, clamored into police vehicles, potted plants, had faces painted, enjoyed hots dogs, hamburgers, and more… …all for FREE!  How? Simply by keeping our … More 5 Places to Look for FREE FUN This Summer!

We Can Be Like Flashlights, Right Mom?

November 19, 2015

By: Anne Marie Holloway – Guest Blogger & Former Signature Moms Blogger Sometimes my children…Wait, let me rephrase that.. Often times, my children remind me about our calling in the world… I believe we are called to be good… To love one another…To do something….It has also become apparent to me, that I cannot always protect them from the … More We Can Be Like Flashlights, Right Mom?

Toddler Transition

September 16, 2015

By: Jessica Aldred  “No!”, “Get Down!”, “Don’t eat that!”, “Stop touching that”…Yes folks, we officially have a fully mobile, chattering, defiant, yet still incredibly cute toddler! The days of tossing him the high chair with some veggie sticks while I made dinner are over. The 5 point harness is now strapping him in just long … More Toddler Transition

Hidden Treasures at Boston’s Arnold Arboretum

August 17, 2015

By: Sandra L. Churchill Summertime offers a lovely opportunity to tour local parks and enjoy nature’s best treasures. I recently visited the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in Boston with my son and a couple of his friends. The site was featured recently as part of the Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Fridays program, which … More Hidden Treasures at Boston’s Arnold Arboretum

Slow Down Summer!

July 29, 2015

By: Jessica Aldred I’m sure I’m not alone in saying this, but where is summer 2015 going?! It seems like school just ended last week and here we are approaching the mid-point of summer vacation already. My older kids are certainly enjoying their time at camp and the nice weather, but I feel like I … More Slow Down Summer!