by Kira Hazledine | Making Memories
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Hallie truly loves music. When my parents asked if we would all like to attend a U2 concert, including Hallie, I hesitated for only a moment. Hallie is generally well-behaved, despite her gremlin behaviors that come naturally to a...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety
The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing rapidly, and the implications for children and parents are important. Most parents have no idea of the security issues surrounding toys and devices that are connected as part of the IoT, and this lack of understanding puts many...
by Kira Hazledine | Breastfeeding, Let's Talk, Pregnancy and Your Newborn, Toddlers
I am thrilled to introduce our newest MomsGetReal contributor, my very own daughter, Kira Hazledine. As you read the blogs on MomsGetReal, you’ll learn a lot about the child, teen, and college student Kira. Now she’s married and a mom – and she has...
by Shadra Bruce | Frugal Living
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Sponsored post. Interested in having MomsGetReal feature your product or service? Contact our media management firm at info@dashfactor.com As we approach fall, everyone is talking about sweater weather, changing colors, all things...
by Shadra Bruce | Back to School, Healthy Eating
Schools are burdened with responsibility when it comes to doing right by our kids, so it’s no wonder they take what shortcuts they can when meeting nutritional needs – things like classifying ketchup as a vegetable serving. Packing cold lunch for your school-age...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Pregnancy and Your Newborn, Toddlers
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce It’s somewhat ironic, in my mind, that as my youngest child is talking about college choices and making requests for her 15th birthday that I’m writing about home safety for babies…but it’s for a delightful...
by Shadra Bruce | Home and Hearth
Shadra Bruce To be honest, I’m not much of an interior designer. My furniture would stay in the same place forever if we weren’t making room for extra people. But this time of year, it’s fun to bring a little holiday spirit into every room, and even...
by Shadra Bruce | Teens and Tweens
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce You only have a few years to be the most important people in your kids’ lives. After that, you lose some of your influence to teachers, friends, and celebrities. Once your kids enter adolescence, their friends will likely have more...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Let's Talk
June is a great month, offering a sense of relief at being beyond the reach of any further cold weather. The last snowstorm is a distant memory, the last day of school has been celebrated. Everything is all smiles. Of course, all of that celebration is often followed...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Truth: Children get depressed. Depression is not just an adult problem. People of any age are susceptible to depression. But the signs in children may be different. Depression in children is not always apparent. In fact, one of the main...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce There are things that your child might do and wear that make you cringe. For example, Kira got her tongue pierced a few years back and all I could think was, “Ouch!” (And, “Stop lisping!”) Yet she was happy, and...
by Shadra Bruce | Health, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Sometimes that morning coffee just doesn’t do it for you. We’ve all had days where we are just dragging, whether we are low on sleep, overworked, or just plain worn out. But if you’re having a hard time shaking...
by Shadra Bruce | Stepparenting
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce When there is more than one person caring for a child there are bound to be disagreements. It can come down to personal preference or may actually be differing values based on how your were raised. But the disagreement itself is rarely...
by Shadra Bruce | Healthy Eating
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Sugary treats are fun. I have a hard enough time saying no to ice cream for myself, so imagine how hard it is when the kids want it. Dave and I could give in each time the kids want some sort of dessert but it’s really not the...
by Shadra Bruce | Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce There are rational and irrational fears. Children especially can be fearful because there is so much they don’t know. As a parent it can seem silly, but not taking a child’s fear seriously can make things much worse. Your...
