by Shadra Bruce | Crafts with Kids
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Whether it’s Christmas, a birthday, Valentine’s Day or any other gift-giving moment, you probably spend an extraordinary amount of time searching for and buying (or making) the perfect gift. The perfect gift is then...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Parenting
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce This time of year, parents have an opportunity to help their kids understand other cultures by teaching them of the other celebrations that happen outside of their own believe system. There are three major December religious...
by Shadra Bruce | Crafts with Kids, Frugal Living
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce The best last-minute gifts you can give are gifts from the heart. Make Your Own Gift Wrap Whether it’s Christmas, a birthday, Valentine’s Day or any other gift-giving moment, homemade giftwrap shows that the gift is from the heart....
by Shadra Bruce | Health, Let's Talk
Today is the first day since everything happened that I’ve been able to allow myself to think about what happened in Connecticut. I’ve been unable to comprehend – and still can’t – the horror of it all. But today, the emotion of it...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Can you get everything you need simply from the foods you eat, or are our diets so poor that supplements are necessary? The vitamin industry – which is predicted to reach $3.3 billion in the next two years – absolutely wants...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Travel
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Whether you’re singing “Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go,” or screaming “Stop it right now or I’ll pull this car over!” traveling with kids is a challenge. I...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce The basic rule of losing weight is to burn more calories each day than you consume. It’s really that simple. Sort of. There are a few other factors that come into play when you’re trying to lose weight. You’re Not a Man...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Taking care of your children’s major medical needs is something most parents are not personally qualified to do. When your child requires treatment beyond a bandage and a hug, knowing where to turn for the best treatment requires prior...
by Shadra Bruce | Back to School, Self-Improvement
Many parents, after having spent many years raising their children at home, are making the decision to return to college. When little ones are involved, it’s generally not as easy as simply enrolling in classes and heading off to campus. For parents who want to...
by Shadra Bruce | Adult Children, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce As a parent, you’ve probably daydreamed about your noisy, rebellious child growing up and leaving home, yet also had nightmares about when that time would actually come. The transition from full-blown parenting to only a call or...
by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Let's Talk, Special Needs
Getting Real With Veronica Ibarra As I’ve been learning how to address my son’s autism so that he has the opportunity to grow and learn, it has meant putting a little more order into our routines and sticking to structure. This has been beneficial to all of us, but...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Making Memories
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce So you survived Thanksgiving with the family, and now Christmas is only a few weeks away and you’re just not sure you can keep that smile pasted to your face through one more holiday meal. This survival guide will help you maintain...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Stress Management
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce I know a little something about stress. When my youngest child was 14 months old, I decided to return to college to finish my degree. I was 31 years old with five kids at home, and the closest university was 45 miles away. I started...
by Shadra Bruce | Health, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce 1. Shop the perimeter. All the good-for-you stuff is around the outside of the store. From fruits and veggies to dairy and lean protein, there’s really nothing you need from the inner aisles. 2. Eat before you shop. If you shop on...
by Shadra Bruce | Family, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Do you feel more like the ringmaster at a circus on Saturday mornings than like a mom? Turn Saturday mornings into adventure days and you’ll all survive the weekend a bit better. Here are some great ideas you can do anywhere, but...
