by Shadra Bruce | Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I love Wendy’s Frostys. I mean, even as I write this, the idea of eating one makes my mouth water. But you know what? I don’t need them, and they don’t really like me. And after I eat one, even a tiny one, I feel icky....
by Kira Hazledine | Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I took one side off Hallie’s crib to magically and seamlessly transform the baby jail into a toddler bed. Hooray! What a milestone, right? I was left feeling unimpressed though. Honestly, Hallie rarely slept in her crib anyways, with...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Sponsored Content
Sponsored Post Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Parents are right to be concerned about pool safety for infants and toddlers. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages one to four. This doesn’t mean parents have to cut out trips to the...
by Kira Hazledine | Breastfeeding, Pregnancy and Your Newborn, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine That is the question. One that I get asked a lot actually. My children will be 2 and a half years apart and since Hallie is still clinging to “titties” at nap time and bed time, tandem-nursing is a real possibility. So will I share my...
by Shadra Bruce | Parenting, Teens and Tweens
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce When I was in high school, I worked 20-30 hours a week during the school year and full time in the summer. My husband did not work at all during high school. Our initial reaction to our children working during school was based on...
by Shadra Bruce | Education
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce School is almost done for the year. Finally. With five children, we have seen our share of report cards. Our youngest daughter is headed into her last year of high school, so we’re almost done with that stage. When I was growing...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Here in New York, we seemed to go from snow on the ground to 80 degree days overnight. It’s hot. And I don’t like being hot. But I do like being safe. These summer safety tips can help you keep your family (and your pets)...
by Kira Hazledine | Health, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine The day rolls forward like any other. Wake up, diaper changes, snacks, meals, toys, baths, play dates, outdoor activities… the list never ends for a mom. This doesn’t include the dirty bathroom, the piles of laundry, or the kitchen...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Pregnant women are cute, right? It can be so hard to just leave them be in their natural habitat, apparently. Like the grocery store or the mall. Friends and strangers alike are so comfortable with saying anything they want to a...
by Shadra Bruce | Frugal Living, Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Teaching kids financial responsibility is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. From letting them earn money from chores and save money to buy their own things to helping them understand how to manage their credit and keep their...
by Kira Hazledine | Pregnancy and Your Newborn, Self-Improvement
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I do enjoy a good workout. Only a few years ago, you could find me at a gym. You still could if the local gyms offered daycare, but they are stupid and they don’t. So I stick with at home workouts that I am pretty happy with....
by Shadra Bruce | Education, Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce When our son was six, he was labeled gifted. He had tested in the 99th percentile on some exam and had an IQ of 126, so the school said he was gifted. We started suspecting he was a fast learner—most IQ tests not only measure...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine According to the Mayo Clinic, the average length of labor for a woman can vary from hours to days. DAYS. Wtf. Days?! It hurts my entire mind, heart, and soul to think about being in labor for days. I’ve talked to several women who...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I had already experienced this with my daughter, Hallie. Pregnancy was good to me, but there were a few times where a forceful sneeze, cough, or puke would result in some damp bottoms. It wasn’t a full waterfall every time but any...
by Shadra Bruce | Sponsored Content
**Sponsored Post** Thank you #USFG & Dr. Jacob’s for partnering with me on this blog post! Getting Real with Shadra Bruce As a US Family Guides partner, I am occasionally afforded the opportunity to learn about new products and share my evaluation with you....
