by Shadra Bruce | BoobiePower, Let's Talk
I turned 40 last month, and amid the moments of extra close examinations in the mirror to see whether or not I had any new wrinkles, and an even closer examination of my hair – which prompted an almost-immediate trip to the store for Garnier Nutrisse Chocolate...
by Shadra Bruce | Stepparenting
Probably one of the more notable challenges of raising kids is adjusting to the various lifestyles and attitudes each member of the parenting team (a married couple, a divorced couple, stepparents) bring to the table. My stepkids were old enough, when their biological...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Making a Difference
All of us associated with MomsGetReal™ believe in making a difference in the world. This can be in small ways, like picking up trash when you’re out for a walk, but it can also be in big ways, by choosing to treat others well, being an actively involved parent,...
by Shadra Bruce | Keeping Marriage Strong
Even in the supposedly enlightened 21st Century, my husband and I face criticism for the lifestyle we’ve chosen. It’s not all that out of the ordinary; it’s simply that I am the primary breadwinner who works full-time (albeit from my home) and Dave...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Love
I said I love you and that’s forever And this I promise from the heart I could not love you any better I love you just the way you are. —Billy Joel Loving without judgment can be hard for parents to do. I’ve seen so many parents be incapable of accepting...
