by Shadra Bruce | Education, Family, Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Reading to children, before they are even capable of reading themselves, has shown to promote healthy brain development. Children exposed to books from an early age are often more successful academically, and they are also able to better...
by Shadra Bruce | Making Memories, Travel
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce We’re doing it again. Headed out on another road trip. This will be our sixth getaway this year with the younger kids and our second with our older daughter and granddaughter along for the ride. We used to be able to cram it all...
by Shadra Bruce | Health, Parenting, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce The process of brain development is nowhere near complete once your baby is born. Proper continued development relies on healthy engagement the first two years of life, as babies are created to absorb information at a shockingly high...
by Shadra Bruce | Healthy Eating, Money Matters, Work at Home
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce What would happen if you or your partner were suddenly too ill to work? What if you have a business to maintain that supports your family, but major surgery requires you to stop work for an extended period of time? Would your business...
by Shadra Bruce | Healthy Eating, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce If you are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant, there are certain dietary rules that will improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy. There are obvious adjustments that you should make to your lifestyle, like not smoking or...