by Kira Hazledine | Health, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine The road to recovery that I began when I left my abusive relationship has been nothing short of a surprise. As a clinical psychology major, I should have known better, but it’s always so different when it’s you. It’s one thing to sort...
by Shadra Bruce | Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce We have never hesitated to move to a new location, and of course, we dragged all five children with us before they were adults that could make their own choices. Now that they are adults, they are not following us around the country...
by Kira Hazledine | Kid Safety, Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I didn’t realize how confusing car seats were until I needed one. I was so uncertain of the rules and regulations, despite reading the manual from cover to cover, and made an appointment with the local state police to meet with...
by Kira Hazledine | Kid Safety, Let's Talk
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine The leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 4 is drowning. Not lead poisoning. Not an allergy or hot cars or too much screen time. Nothing on the heart-breaking list of childhood diseases and disabilities. Drowning. A...
by Shadra Bruce | Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce The perils of childhood have changed. The safety of my kids has always been my top priority. As moms, we do the best we can with the information that we have. Of course, that information changes with every generation. What we thought we...
by Kira Hazledine | Kid Safety
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I see used car seats all over Facebook marketplace and other advertising platforms. I’m assuming that one of two things are happening: An expensive car seat was purchased and probably used for only a few months. No more children are...
by Shadra Bruce | Adult Children, Education
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I’ve already sent one of my children off to college, and now the two youngest are moving quickly in the same direction. Although Anika won’t be starting college until next fall, Parker is looking to move into his dorms in only a month’s...
by Kira Hazledine | Parenting, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine This is a hot topic for a lot of moms, especially when the programming that their children are plopped in front of is something like Sesame Street. Hello, it’s educational! And there have been studies done stating the incredible...
by Shadra Bruce | Adult Children, Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I’m not immune to other mom blogs. Quite a few of us roam in the same circles, and I enjoy hearing different views. It’s how we all become better parents, but it’s also the perfect breeding ground for insecurities. Regardless of how old...
by Kira Hazledine | Breastfeeding
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I’ve talked to many moms asking if I have tips or tricks for keeping up a good supply of breastmilk. Unfortunately, I have very little to offer. I had an oversupply, which is the opposite problem. I know that some have really struggled...
by Tammy Torres | Self-Improvement
Getting Real with Tammy Torres “Who Am I”? “Who are you?” My one son asked. I was taken aback, and said, “I am your mom!” thinking to myself, who else would I be? Over the next few days, I kept thinking about that question? Who am I??? I had been looking...
by Kira Hazledine | BoobiePower, Breastfeeding
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I’ve had some time to come to terms with my own nipples and/or breasts. My rambunctious toddler was an equally feisty infant, and she had no time for covers or modesty. She was also a very curious thing, so random strangers would be...
by Kira Hazledine | Making Memories, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I really like to capture pictures of my daughter and all the precious moments with her dad. I also like to take a few family selfies when we are out and about, to try and seal those memories into something that my daughter can look...
