By: Sheila Gaudet As a parent, there are many things you know you will sacrifice for your child: sleep, leisure activities, spending money, eating in restaurants that don’t have a kid’s menu, and did I mention sleep? Some of things you don’t realize when looking at that sweet little bundle in your arms when they … More Comic Con 2012
By: Sheila Gaudet I remember well the days when I could just turn off the television when something “ugly” came on the news and protect my children from the harsh realities of the world. This was particularly true during those six years when I just had my oldest. I could wait until he was in … More Color Blind
As mommy blogger Abby Keane recently stated, it’s hard to believe that the mommy bloggers at Signature Moms have been blogging for a year already! It’s been wonderful getting to know our mommy bloggers as they shared with us the everyday adventures they have with their family and being moms. From giving tips on potty … More Moms Night Out!
By: Sheila Gaudet I’ve often talked about my kids and their quirks in this blog. One of the things that helps my whole family function is a very structured routine. We have calendars. We have lists. We have lists that remind people what “clean the bathroom” means. We keep kid-friendly snacks on the second shelf … More Flexible Thinking
By: Sheila Gaudet February is Children’s Dental Health Month. I realized this when I made trips to both the dentist and the orthodontist this week for my boys. It got me thinking about the importance of dental care for children and our own experiences. When I was growing up, I don’t think anyone went to … More Silver and Pearls – Dental Adventure with Children
By: Sheila Gaudet For some strange reason, my family has a thing for January birthdays. My mother thinks it’s a conspiracy to tap out her gift-giving creativity by having all the birthdays so close to Christmas. I promise it is nothing that diabolical. Nonetheless, in my house, both boys and I have January birthdays. My … More Birthday Boys
By: Sheila Gaudet I’m writing this in the lingering “leftover hangover” of the holidays, thinking that I should be at the store making a few exchanges and cleaning up some Christmas mess. Honestly though, my kids are off visiting their fathers and my house is quiet so I’m drinking coffee in my pajamas instead. We … More “Thank You” Notes
By: Sheila Gaudet After spending the weekend of family togetherness putting up Christmas decorations, I’m free to admit that there were moments…ok…hours…where I wondered if anyone would notice if I didn’t do it. I have two school aged boys and a husband who all are part of the process, but I often feel like it’s … More Great Expectations
By: Sheila Gaudet One of the more difficult consequences of divorce is the need to share visitation between parents at the holidays and school vacations. While most of us will agree that spending time with both parents is in the best interests of the kids, it doesn’t always make it any easier for the parents … More Comings and Goings
By: Sheila Gaudet I have always strongly believed in the transformative power of giving. When we give of ourselves, we not only benefit those who receive our gifts, but ourselves as well. At this time of year, there are many ways to give and many requests out there. It has always been my goal and … More Charity Begins At Home
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