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We celebrate & explore the diversity of motherhood

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Shadra Bruce

Founder of MomsGetReal

Author of 25 Rules for Being a GREAT Stepmom & Stories from a Stepmom

Parenting

From the day they’re born, our kids both challenge and delight us. 

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We're not all wicked...

Stepmoms get a bad rap, but they’re often the glue that holds the family together.

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Allyship Is Active: It Isn’t Just a Bio with the Right Acronym

Allyship takes action, not just flag waving and acronyms in your bio. Here are 3 steps you can take to be a better ally.

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Raising Children on the Autism Spectrum

Raising children on the autism spectrum can be challenging and emotional, but there are so many ways parents can support their kids.

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Raising Kids in the Digital Age

It’s a brave new world out there for parents, and raising kids in the digital age isn’t easy. These tips can help you keep kids safe.

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So You Have a Trans Child. Now What?

When your child comes out as trans, your first feeling may be cautious surprise. But there are easy ways you can support your trans child.

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Back to School Has Changed

Back to school has changed; parents have to do more than back to school clothes shopping. They have to buy bullet proof backpacks.

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Health

Put on your own oxygen mask first, mama

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Making Memories

We are family – but we weren’t always born that way

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Travel

Oh, the places we go! And what we do when we can’t

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Empowering Women

Stay home, work from home, go to work – you’re a good mom

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Are you a stepmom? Struggling to find your way or frustrated at all the stepmoms who spend their days complaining about the role they’ve chosen? I invite you to read Stories from a Stepmom and 25 Rules for Being a GREAT Stepmom. If you are unable to purchase them, just get in touch and I’ll gift you a copy.

About Shadra

Hi! I’m Shadra, and I’m mom to five kids ranging in age from teens to 30s and nana to 3 amazing grandkids.

MomsGetReal is my eternal baby. Formed on Mother’s Day in 2010, MomsGetReal grew out of my desire to help other moms realize that motherhood is crazy, there’s no real way to do it right, and love is the most important thing you can give your kids.

And man, when you have kids, life just skids out of control and all you can do is hold on and go for the ride. I hope you’ll join us and share your stories with us. 

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MomsGetReal is  dedicated to helping other parents know that when life with kids skids out of control and gets a little bit crazy, we’re here to help with stories, advice, and recommendations that make it all a little easier.

All of the women who write for MomsGetReal are dedicated to stripping away the pretense and getting real about motherhood – from the funny and gross to the poignant and scary. Our growing community seeks to freely share their experiences in order to help others find solutions, solace, advice, and resources that make raising healthy, happy kids a little bit easier in a non-judgmental and supportive way.

MomsGetReal empowers moms to make a difference for their families, in their communities, and in the world.

MomsGetReal is more than one voice; it’s a powerful group of women and moms who share the intimate details of their lives to help others.

Are you a mom with ideas to share? 

Tell your stories on MomsGetReal

Get in touch with us at write@momsgetreal.com