by Dynisha Smith | Let's Talk, Parenting
Getting Real with Dynisha Smith I’m hoping that today’s blog becomes more of a conversation. I am genuinely so curious about how other parents make decisions for their house and whether they include their kids. So the whole premise of this is some social media...
by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Making Memories
Getting Real with Meaghan Williams With a nod to Clement Moore, I took a stab at tweaking his famous poem. In our family, my husband, Tim, reads Moore’s Visit from Saint Nicholas every Christmas Eve. While I’m no poet, writing this was cathartic for me. ...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Raising Healthy Kids, Sponsored Content
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Full disclosure – I have no affiliation with HP, although I am powered by an HP laptop. ExpressVPN provides my annual VPN subscription free of charge in exchange for sharing information about the importance of cybersecurity and the...
by Dynisha Smith | Parenting, Stress Management
Getting Real with Dynisha Smith Guess what’s coming up? The best and worst part of the year – the holiday season. For ANY parent this can be a time of mixed emotions. I won’t speak on yours, but mine include joy, warmth, envy, guilt, embarrassment, and alcohol....
by Dynisha Smith | Education, Parenting
I’d like to think I’m the kind of parent who thinks ahead. In reality I’m the kind of parent who sort of thinks ahead when I have to, and mostly just waits until the last second. One area in which I made it a priority to really think ahead was education. Living in...
by Shadra Bruce | Back to School, Self-Improvement
Starting a family changes your life in many ways. When you’re pregnant, it’s normal to think about how different your life will be in a very short time. You’ll have to make some sacrifices (including sleep!), it’s true. But one thing you shouldn’t have to sacrifice is...
by Dynisha Smith | Doing it Alone, Self-Improvement
A friend and I were having a lively conversation about college the other day – and who has it harder. His arguments make sense – it’s hard for young people to want to go to college in this climate, despite the economic growth, because of the unreasonable hiring...
by Shadra Bruce | Everything Baby, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Neve Spicer, Founder & Director at WeTheParents.org The nine months we spend carrying our babies can sometimes seem to fly by in a haze of appointments, celebrations and preparations. Once a mom passes her due date, though, time may seem to slow...
by Dynisha Smith | Let's Talk, Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids
When did your child first start noticing gender differences? I’m not talking about toys or colors, I’m talking about private parts. Before joining Boise State University’s counseling program, I couldn’t imagine how to start having these conversations with my...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here’s some information to help families stay safe – and keep their kids safe – online. While parents are busy building a family, supporting a household, and raising good children, one big responsibility is...
by Dynisha Smith | Let's Talk, On Motherhood, Parenting
In this climate we all hear a lot about the topic of race in a variety of ways. In the last year, I’ve seen different organizations and populations tackle ‘The Talk. If you don’t know, The Talk is a conversation that parents of color often have with their children to...
by Shadra Bruce | Parenting, Travel
Traveling is fun, but some accessories make it even better. While you should always try to travel light, you should also pack smart. The things you carry should increase your safety and add convenience. Traveling is more comfortable when you have the travel...
by Dynisha Smith | On Motherhood, Parenting
Getting Real with Dynisha Smith Today I missed my kid’s bus stop. I don’t know about where you live, but here you have to be at the stop to collect your kindergarten student or they are taken back to school. Thank gosh we are not the last stop or I might have...
