By: Martianne Stanger In recent years, I faced my first “mom surgery” – not a surgery for one of my children (which was something I had had to deal with within a year of becoming a mother), but my first time going under myself since becoming a mom. Though my first mom surgery was not … More 7 Ways to Bless a Friend Who’s in Quarantine
By: Tanvi Maharaja PT, DPT My son turns 15 this spring. It has been an amazing adventure watching him grow from a fun-loving, giggling, babbling toddler to the kind, empathetic, witty, smart teenager. As we were regaling him with his childhood stories (which obviously embarrassed him no end) and having fun at his expense, the discussion … More Growth: An Ongoing Journey
By: Cheryl Maguire My kids know me well. They have learned that if they want something they are more likely to get it if it’s on-sale or I have a coupon. Here are some other ways you can save next time you go shopping: 1. Ask for a Rain Check: If an item is on … More 25 Ways to Save Money at Retail Stores
By: Martianne Stanger As a long-time homeschooler, people often ask me what I think is one of the most important things to teach children. Without question, a term I borrowed years ago from Montessori-style schooling is my answer: Practical LIfe Skills! The one thing I am the most happy that I continue to teach my … More What’s One of the Most Important Things to Teach Your Children?
By: Cheryl Maguire The phone rang. It was difficult to hear it due to the incessant crying from my newborn twin babies. The blue and pink bassinets vibrated, emitting soothing music, but I only heard screaming. Why did they refuse to sleep? I fed them, changed their diapers, sang to them, but they were still … More How A Mom Mentor Helped Me
By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, a common but often misdiagnosed condition that mostly affects women of child-bearing age. This condition is characterized by endometrial (inner lining of the uterus) or endometrial-like tissue deposits located outside of the uterus, usually in the pelvis, but occasionally elsewhere too. Literature suggests that tissue … More National Endometriosis Awareness Month
By: Martianne Stanger Wow! It occurred to me the other day that I have been a Signature Moms blogger now for about a decade now. A full decade! That’s a long time – and it must mean there is a huge treasure trove of sharing and mind meandering here from my consistent offerings, right? Um, … More Life Isn’t Always Balanced
By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja “… and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Leadership comes naturally to some, while others need a little honing of skills, and some have talents that are best nurtured through following in the lead of a strong hand and a discerning eye. The world as we see it today definitely needs … More Raising Leaders
By: Cheryl Maguire I love reward programs. When a cashier asks me if I want to sign up for a store rewards program I start to salivate like Pavlov’s Dogs with the anticipated credit I could receive. I’m a member of so many programs that I need a separate key chain to hold the cards. … More Get Your Kids To Do Chores Using Reward Programs
By: Sandra L. Churchill Call it the Pride and Prejudice-loving, timeless romantic in me, but there is nothing so endearing and charming as a hand-written letter. A note of encouragement, get-well card, or just-because friendship letter, thoughtfully penned and snail-mailed, is such a testament from one human to another that he or she matters. The … More You’ve Got Mail!
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