by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Self-Improvement, Stress Management
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Today has been one of those days. I had a therapy session this morning that was particularly brutal, and although I came home to a smiling toddler, an hour later things unraveled. Hallie and I shared her very first public in-store...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, On Motherhood, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I was induced with Hallie at 41 weeks, and those last few weeks were truly the slowest of my life. The discomfort is unreal, and I was just very eager to meet my little girl. But despite waking up every hour to pee and sharp kicks to...
by Shadra Bruce | Making Memories, Teens and Tweens
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce If you’re a parent with young children, all of the holidays are new and exciting and wonderful because you’re seeing them through your children’s eyes. You get to build new traditions as a family and share traditions...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Gratitude can be tough to practice, even outside of motherhood. As moms, we are almost always tired, almost always have chores to do, and almost always haven’t showered yet. But here we are, with our little blessings that we call...
by Shadra Bruce | Education
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce They start talking about careers and colleges with our elementary school students. It’s like there’s a rush to get them locked into their cubicles (picture Matrix, only less wet and pod-like). I reject that rush and push to...
by Kira Hazledine | Creating Balance, Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Raise your hand high if you like being told what to do! As an adult, if someone tells me that I MUST do something, I instantly want to do the complete opposite. Even if there are good intentions, what is our reaction if someone offers...
by Kira Hazledine | Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I decided I would quiz my husband on our pregnancy, from his point of view. Our daughter is now 18 months, so it’s been awhile, but I figured it’s been long enough that he can’t be judged harshly for his opinions (LOL). I asked him to...
by Shadra Bruce | Divorce, Let's Talk
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Divorce is devastating, not just for the two people going through it but for the children. Parents are the foundation – the solid stability – beneath the feet of children, and when that crumbles, it takes a lot of work to...
by Kira Hazledine | Family, On Motherhood, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine With cold weather around the corner, I am a little concerned with how Hallie and I are going to survive the winter. Sure, there are plenty of things to be excited about, but like I said, it’s really cold. Cold is lame. We can’t take...
by Shadra Bruce | Keeping Marriage Strong
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce 15 Rules for a Happy Marriage Love the person for who they are, not who you think you can get them to be Say I love you every day Never go to bed mad Cuddle every night before you go to sleep Cuddle every morning when you wake up...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Travel
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Despite traveling internationally and domestically on a regular basis, even on a basic trip to the store, I have to pack a million things. The store is only a few minutes away, but lack of preparation will make those minutes feel like...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, On Motherhood, Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Do you want to know something? Louis, my darling husband from England, had never heard of or participated in a lock-down drill in his life. He vaguely remembers seeing it in movies or on TV. Perhaps it was a Glee episode with a...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Parenting
Cyberbullying is a very real threat; it has been linked to self-harm and suicide among teens. And the number of apps kids have access to that parents aren’t even aware of grows by the day. The truth is, you can’t know everything your kids are doing online....
by Kira Hazledine | Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Since Hallie was a newborn, I’ve been calling her “chunk-a-dunk” and any related version of that. Hallie is, and always has been, my chunky girl. I mean no offense by it, but there are some people that have questioned what Hallie will...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Raising Healthy Kids
Do you keep track of every minute your kids are on the internet, on social media, or connected to people outside of your home? I don’t. I can’t even keep up. I’m not sure it’s even possible. My kids are 17 and 15, so I’m hoping I’ve...
