By: Sandra L. Churchill “You get what you get and you don’t get upset.” This is a favorite saying that a kindergarten teacher friend of mine shares regularly with her young students. This simple reminder for boys and girls to appreciate whatever color construction paper or whatever prize they are given is one that has … More Gratitude Attitude
We asked the Signature Mom Bloggers about their favorite way to spend Thanksgiving. Check out what they had to say and then tell us about your special tradition. Do you have a ritual for sharing what you’re thankful for? Do you cook a favorite recipe? We want to know! Sandy Churchill I have many fond … More Thanksgiving Traditions
By: Sandra L. Churchill Another Halloween has flown by and memories of costume challenges, pumpkin carving, and trick-or-treating will be scrapbook-ready when I have a moment to download the latest pictures. It occurred to me that costumes have been central to our family fun and teamwork over the years. We have sewn, glued, painted, beaded, … More Costume Character
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: Sandy Churchill When I first encountered the concept of “homeschooling” several years ago, I fell into the common trap of questioning the amount of “social” time and peer interaction that kids get. It’s funny to me now, because I now know that is perhaps the greatest misperception about the homeschooling environment. While each homeschooling … More Homeschooling is the Best Kind of Social Learning
By: Sandy Churchill For avid readers, few delights rival those of a glossy, hard-cover treasure, tightly-bound, its feathery pages still smelling faintly of fresh ink… The pleasures of a good story are multiplied when that story is shared—be it an intriguing mystery, compelling drama, or sci-fi adventure. In our family, where bookcases reside in nearly … More The Joy of Reading—Aloud
By: Sandra L. Churchill In a gadget-crazed, techno-ruled society, it is often unthinkable to step away from the fastest, coolest, palm-sized obsession or flat-screen marvel—in a quest to seek something altogether different. Whether it’s a trek on the “road less traveled” to get up close and personal with nature or simply a path to “unplug” … More Stepping Off the Cable Media Train
By: Sandra L. Churchill Blinded by glistening snow-glare that is streaming through my front windows, I am confronted by mixed emotions—chilled by another 20-degree day with winds kicking up frozen swirls of newly-fallen snow, but grateful for the warmth of the winter-bright sun. As New-Englanders, we are blessed with four robust and lively seasons—yet sometimes … More Cherishing the Seasons—All Good Gifts
Meet Sandy Churchill. She is a mom to two girls and a boy ages 20, 17 and 7. She loves to connect with other women on the journey of “parenthood.” Blogging for her is an online journal, where she’s able to keep in touch with other moms and extend her living room to have conversations … More Meet Sandy Churchill: New Signature Moms Blogger!
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