by Shadra Bruce | Teens and Tweens
Interview Page 1 3 IGMP: How can a parent/caregiver encourage/talk about safe sex? My immediate response is, “How can a parent or caregiver NOT encourage and talk about safe sex.” Unsafe sex isn’t just unsafe – it’s really dangerous. You wouldn’t let your teenager do...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Love
They’ve been dating off and on for almost three years. Sure, it’s “just” a high school romance … but in case you haven’t noticed lately, high school is a bit more complicated these days, and the pressures, responsibilities and even the...
by Shadra Bruce | Doing it Alone
Starting a new relationship as a single parent can be quite a challenge. You have to balance your own wants and needs with that of your children. There are scheduling conflicts and challenges. And then there is the issue of the children’s other parent and the input...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Love
You think this might be “the one,” but you want to be more confident about it. Unfortunately, time is about the only thing that will give you a sure picture of your potential relationship. However, there are several key areas of compatibility for...
by Shadra Bruce | Doing it Alone
Being a single parent in the dating world can be a very difficult situation. You are faced with balancing all of the responsibilities you have as a parent with the needs and desires of an adult looking for someone special to spend your time with. Of course you always...
