By: Janice Johnson-Plumer As I rushed to take my son to football practice, I noticed I was the only parent there. There have been many times when I have dropped my son off, gone for a run, returned, and I still do not see any parents. The question I keep asking myself is, “Where are … More Where Are The Parents?
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer My story begins with some statistics. Approximately 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the United States, and an estimated 20 million total U.S. women have had a hysterectomy. After cesarean sections, hysterectomies are the second most frequently performed major surgical procedure for women of reproductive age in the United States. It is a … More A Piece of Me
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 …
We’re excited to share that the Signature Moms blog has reached a major milestone: 100,000 views! Congratulations to all of our Signature mommy bloggers! Since beginning the Signature Moms blog nearly three years ago, it’s been an amazing experience getting to know our mommy bloggers (and their families) through their blog posts. Our mommy bloggers … More A Milestone Moment: 100,000 Views and Counting!
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer When I was my son’s age I had so many role models. I looked up to anyone who was a dancer. I always envied dancers and I imagined that I was going to be the next Jennifer Beals from Flashdance. (I’m sure if you were to ask young girls today, they would have … More Where Are the Role Models?
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer Growing up, you would never catch me indoors. There were so many great outdoor games: kick the can, dodgeball, baseball, hide and go seek, board games, and riding bikes. I relished being outside. It was a way to be free and to exercise without knowing it was exercise. My mother would tell … More What Ever Happened to Playing Outside?
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer I have learned that procrastination can rob you of many things. It can cost you time and money, and it can make you feel less productive. How many times as mothers do we say, “I’ll write the note tonight,” only to find ourselves scribbling a note on a piece of paper we … More The Price of Procrastination
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer As I sit and recuperate after my surgery, I think of the word healing. I thought that I would be back on my feet full of energy after this surgery, but that’s just not the case. I had a hysterectomy, which is a fairly common procedure for women to undergo. Over the … More Healing
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer Boy, do I wish spring would hurry up and get here! I miss the opportunity to lace up my sneakers, tune up my iPod, and run like Forrest Gump! You may say, “I wish I could run even to my front door,” or “I wish I had the energy or the confidence … More Preparing For A 5K
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer Many times, we are forced to find words to comfort someone who has lost a loved one. We try to be there for our friend telling them, “sorry for your loss,” “please let me know if there is anything I can do,” or “I am here to help.” But what if you … More Helpful Tips In Grieving For A Loved One
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