By: Anne Marie Holloway Hiking is a passion for both my husband and me. We have been hiking with our kids since our youngest child was strong enough to hold up his own head while being snuggly carried in a baby “back pack” or a hiking pack. We have hiked in all kinds of weather … More Telling Your Family to…Take a Hike!
By: Rachel Ventura My journey as a mother began at Signature Healthcare. Both of my babies were born at Brockton Hospital and it was an amazing experience. It’s funny, before I became pregnant for the first time, I had never known anyone who gave birth at Brockton Hospital. My mother actually worked for a different … More The Birth of a Signature Healthcare Mommy
By: Martianne Stanger The other day, as I was uploading pictures from our camera card onto our computer, I saw these two. They made me smile as I thought, “It’s the little things in life…” Yes, that is chocolate cake my two youngest children are eating in the snapshots – for breakfast, no less. But, … More It’s the Little Things…
Dr. Aileen Abesamis is a pediatrician at Signature Healthcare’s Children and Youth Clinic in Brockton. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and completed her residency at the University of South Alabama Children’s and Women’s Hospital. Here she offers advice to parents who suspect that their children are being bullied. When your … More Bullying – What Parents Can Do
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: Anne Marie Holloway Here is a letter I wrote to one of our favorite seasons! I think all you parents will relate! Happy July to all!! ——- Dearest Summer, You are here… I have spent weeks – maybe even months – preparing for you… You have given me my to-do list and I think … More Dearest Summer…
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: Sandra Churchill A recent trip to Mobile, Alabama found us in an unexpected adventure as we happened upon a Saturday morning farmers’ market in one of the city parks. Amid impossible green grass and scorching rays were crafters of soap, jewelry, and summer wreaths, as well as vendors of homemade jam, freshly gathered honey, … More Savor The Best Of Summer
By: Mary Morris How many times has someone offended you and then said, “It’s nothing personal?” Okay. “Don’t take it personally” is a famous disclaimer from social offenders. They begin by telling you that you are not good at something and then say, “but please don’t take this personally.” As if plugging in the word … More It’s Nothing Personal…Sure, It Isn’t…
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