by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Let's Talk
MomsGetReal Expert Contributor Dr. Tali Shenfield There is little doubt that violence is part of the fabric of life for the human race, whether in the form of war, criminal activity, interpersonal conflict or family squabbles. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do better....
by Shadra Bruce | Keeping Marriage Strong
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Sex is an important part of a healthy, committed relationship. Unfortunately, there are a number of complications that can get in the way of a healthy sex life and interrupt the intimacy and passion you have with your partner. If you are...
by Shadra Bruce | Weddings
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Modern weddings can be fancy and fun – with all the frills – while still being frugal. These money-saving tips will help you make the most of your nuptials without breaking the bank, giving you more money to spend on the...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce MomsGetReal Romance Series Whether you and your partner are just getting started or you’ve married for 20 years, there are certain things that you can do to keep intimacy alive in your relationship. Disclaimer: I do not believe...
by Shadra Bruce | Making Memories
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Let’s face it: With all the hype around Valentine’s Day, being newly single around this time is no walk in the park. Everywhere you look, from TV commercials to Target, everything is plastered with cheesy red and pink hearts...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Special Needs
Note to my readers: Kara is my cousin’s wife. She is brilliant, talented, kind, thoughtful, and an inspiration to mothers everywhere, but especially to those whose children have “invisible” challenges. I am deeply honored and so grateful that she has...
by Chris Wilcox | Chris Crossing, Let's Talk
View from the Dragonfly’s Back MomsGetReal Soul Feeder Chris Wilcox I love the new trend towards “real” in advertising. Dove’s Real Beauty campaign, Cameron Russell’s vulnerable TED Talk on being a model, Jana Jeffery’s post on body...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Weddings
A happy wedding day might be difficult to imagine if you’re stressing about the wedding plans and all that goes into them. Your wedding day is supposed to be the most wonderful day of your life, so why is it always so stressful? Let these five tips be your guide...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Teen obesity and weight issues are not an easy challenge to deal with. Teenagers in general struggle with emotional turmoil, self image, and finding their independence, but when you add the pressure of an added health risk that also...
by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Frugal Living, Home and Hearth
Getting Real With Katie Bugbee As mothers, we have become Master Multi-taskers, so why should we expect any less from the products in our kitchen cabinets? Fortunately, you can make many “diaper bag” products with just a few simple pantry ingredients. The...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real With Jana Jeffery When my oldest daughter was 10 years old, she turned to me one day and while pinching her little tummy she says, “Mom, I need to lose weight. I’m getting fat.” I stopped mid-stride and said to her, “You are not fat. Not at all. Why do...
by Chris Wilcox | Chris Crossing, Let's Talk
View from the Dragonfly’s Back MomsGetReal Soul Feeder Chris Wilcox For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been reading Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird. If you’re a writer, it’s one of those must-haves because it has a way of making the insanity...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Teens and Tweens
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce At one point in your child’s life you were the source of all knowledge, and you could not possibly be wrong. Now your child is a teenager and you could not possibly be right. How are you supposed to raise a mature teen when they are...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
MomsGetReal Contributor Kristin Hackler “Wow, it’s chilly today. Don’t you think so, little guy? I’ll bet it’s in the mid fifties, maybe lower. What’s that? Is that a red bird? What do we call those red birds? A cardinal! And...
