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...
by Dynisha Smith | Doing it Alone, On Motherhood
Getting Real with Dynisha Smith As a single mom, I engage differently. All of my relationships have mutated, mostly for the better, but change can be a hard pill to swallow. I can only hope I’m not alone, and this resonates with the other single parents, especially...
by Shadra Bruce | Healthy Eating, Recipe Corner
Figuring out what to make can be the toughest part of putting a meal together. As a busy mom, you have a hard enough time getting everyone together for a meal, and then you don’t even know what to cook on any given night. This can often lead you to choose...
by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Making Memories, Sponsored Content
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce This weekend was my 30th class reunion. I couldn’t attend, living across the country from where I graduated and having too many things going on to manage the 12 hours of driving and flying required to get there. Also this weekend,...
by Shadra Bruce | Breastfeeding
As a new mother, you tend to focus completely on your baby’s needs and often forget to care for yourself. Breastfeeding is bound to cause some amount of discomfort but it shouldn’t be a source of constant pain. Ignoring nipple care, especially during the first few...
by Kira Hazledine | Parenting, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I will be the first to admit, the transition from one to two kids has been less than pleasant. My heart became fuller than I ever imagined, but my patience became shorter than I had ever thought possible. My toddler, already a...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Parenting
There are two primary things that kids give zero fucks about: Hangovers Parental Illness I haven’t been slamming margaritas lately (unfortunately – damn you, breastfeeding), but I am a regular victim of the common cold. It’s that time of year, and although I do my...
by Shadra Bruce | Making Memories, Travel
14 years ago when I went with my Alfred University French class on a spring break trip to Quebec City and Montreal, arriving in Quebec City was a magical experience. It was like being transported to old world Europe. I’d been to Europe on my honeymoon, but...
by Shadra Bruce | Making Memories, Travel
I am in Quebec City, a place I have not been for 14 years, since taking a trip with my French class. It was quite significant that I was able to go on that trip, as a non-traditional student with five kids at home. It remains one of the best memories of my time at...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Raising Healthy Kids, Sponsored Content
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce This content was provided by our partner, TechWarn and I am being compensated in the form of a VPN subscription to protect my family. Why should you care about internet privacy? Even as parents, we rarely pay attention to the ‘terms and...
