by Kira Hazledine | Family, Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Many will be sitting down for a Thanksgiving meal tomorrow, and whether you’re excited to hang out with extended family is a whole different conversation. What’s important right now is your child. They aren’t privy to the social...
by Kira Hazledine | Family, Making Memories
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I have the biggest issue with Elf on the Shelf. Haven’t any of you ever watched Fred Claus?! Every kid deserves a present on Christmas, naughty or nice. It’s a holiday of giving and unconditional love and Elf on the Shelf is anything...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Right now, the one-month old is sleeping and the sick toddler is watching a movie. (And no, I DON’T want to build a freaking snowman.) I’m sitting at my computer with tired eyes and cold coffee, desperately trying to get some work done...
by Kira Hazledine | Keeping Marriage Strong, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine The postpartum life can be dicey for all involved. I know I have a short fuse shortly after giving birth, and I do what I can to not take my frustrations out on my husband. However, there’s such a thing as helping yourself. My husband...
by Kira Hazledine | Health, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I took the internet test for post-partum depression and anxiety that was offered by my handy pregnancy app. It told me I didn’t need help, but to “watch for the signs.” As someone who has dealt with anxiety in combination with PTSD, I...