by Kira Hazledine | Parenting, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I keep repeating that my toddler is an independent lady, which is a statement Hallie is fulfilling every single day. I have been so focused on weaning, that I’ve not attempted any other milestone or achievement in toddlerhood. With...
by Kira Hazledine | Keeping Marriage Strong, Love, Resolving Conflict
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Regardless of what type of mom you are (work-at-home, stay-at-home, out-of-home, whatever) we all know the struggles of a long day. You get to the end of it, and sometimes you’re just frazzled. You can’t stand the thought of another...
by Shadra Bruce | Family, Making Memories
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I love music. I’m sitting here listening to “If You Believe” by Jim Brickman on my new Echo Dot. Yes, I’ve converted to a “go ahead and listen to my every conversation because I love the power I have to make...
by Kira Hazledine | Breastfeeding, On Motherhood, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I’ve talked about my failed attempts at weaning and my new-found desire to actually win at this weaning game. So far, so good (sort of) because the progress we have made is enough for me to call it a win. However, the credit of this...
by Shadra Bruce | Sponsored Content
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by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, Toddlers
Dear Santa, I’m writing to you on behalf of my toddler. At 1 and a half, she hasn’t quite discovered the spirit of Christmas. Who can blame her? She loves the pretty decorations, and hellooo, wrapping paper and boxes are super exciting! It doesn’t even matter what’s...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, Stepparenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I know this is a bit controversial. I promise I don’t mean to offend, because every family is different. People do what works for them, and they use the terms that make them comfortable. “Blended” is a subtle way to phrase what is more...
by Kira Hazledine | Breastfeeding, Creating Balance, On Motherhood, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I have loved breastfeeding my daughter. Breastfeeding her as an infant was a breeze, and it’s come in handy in her current toddler stage. Breastfeeding has also resulted in a co-sleeping relationship that I never anticipated, so I have...
by Shadra Bruce | Stress Management, Travel, Work at Home
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce This time of year, we’re grounded. Not only are the roads often treacherous enough that we just don’t chance traveling, but this year in particular, we have to send off our passports to be renewed. This means we cannot even...
by Shadra Bruce | Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids, Special Needs, Toddlers
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce My granddaughter Hallie has recently made giant leaps with her communication milestones. She progressed along the continuum of saying mama, dada, and nana; those words were followed fairly closely by the other members of her household...
by Brittany Tiedmann | Everything Baby, On Motherhood, Parenting
Getting Real with Brittany Tiedmann I have a lot of non-mom friends. I am one of the first in my group of friends to have a baby. Everyone was so excited for us and ready to spoil the baby as much as possible. Gifts came right and left from them with so much...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine It’s horrible when our kids are sick, isn’t it mommas? All we want is for them to feel better, and who doesn’t love the extra cuddles? Except… it does get old after a bit. Not that I’m complaining. It’s my job to take care of my sick...
by Shadra Bruce | Parenting, Stepparenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce “When I first began dating my husband and things were getting serious, I started doing the math. He had a 10-year old son and 6-year old twins, so I had about 12 years of stepparenting ahead of me. I was wondering to myself whether or...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Raising Healthy Kids, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Let me tell you a story about an angry mother and an outdated pediatrician. Last week, Hallie came down with a sudden fever. I saw all the signs early of something that just didn’t look good, so I took her in to the doctor. We will...
