by Shadra Bruce | Family, Love, Resolving Conflict
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce My notion of what defines family has changed over time. When I was growing up, my family was big and glorious and messy and wonderful. I grew up surrounded by 16 aunts and uncles, 6 great aunts and uncles, 3 sets of grandparents, and 2...
by Shadra Bruce | Family, Home and Hearth, Kid Safety
Recently, a home burned down in our community and left a family homeless and without any of their belongings. It’s heartbreaking when something like that happens, and I am always grateful for the volunteer fire department in our village for their rapid response...
by Shadra Bruce | Creating Balance
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I don’t know the meaning of life necessarily, but I do know that the purpose of life is not to be busy. People brag about how little time they have; they overschedule and overextend themselves to the point where they have no time...
by Shadra Bruce | Keeping Marriage Strong, Love, Raising Healthy Kids, Travel
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I am always talking about the next road trip and the importance of family vacations, but escaping alone with your spouse, whether for a simple overnight or a few days, is just as important. It’s not just good for you and your...
by Shadra Bruce | Everything Baby, Parenting, Toddlers
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Before you know it, your kids won’t want to snuggle with you at night. In fact, they’ll someday wake up and see that they know more than you, that they’re perhaps taller than you, and that really, you’re just an...
