by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Parenting
I never gave it much thought, but a lot of people don’t make it to the ripe old age of 80. Yet, we expect that everyone in our lives will live at least that long. Saying a premature goodbye to a loved one, whether unexpectedly or not, is one of the hardest...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Love
I have a routine with my kids each night. It started as something simple and has turned into something we all look forward to very much. When Parker was little, I was trying to find a simple way to help him remember what he’d done during the day while feeling...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
I’ve been grateful to Jennifer Proctor’s weekly doses of encourage that she has been contributing to the site. She’s right, you know, you CAN do it. It’s just a matter of finding the reason, the motivation, the WHY. For me, it’s the...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
I have always been a perfectionist. It is both a gift and a curse. On one hand, my high ambitions and expectations for myself have led me to excel in many areas throughout my life. On the other hand, I can become overwhelmingly distressed and discouraged when I miss...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
Getting Real With Jennifer Proctor YOU CAN DO IT!! We often tell our children this, but how often do you hear these words? Maybe you do hear this phrase from others as well as from yourself. Do you tell yourself YOU CAN DO IT!? You should. As moms, we put the needs of...
