by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine With my firstborn adorable daughter, she was in the room with me at the hospital from birth to discharge. Never was that child out of my sight, unless I went to the bathroom. Even then, my mom was in the room to keep a watchful eye....
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I started to write this by saying “the conversation you have with your kids about drugs is one of the most difficult and most important you’ll ever have.” That’s inaccurate. To really have an impact on your kids...
by Shadra Bruce | Self-Improvement
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce It’s almost January again. We’re all starting to look forward to Superbowl (or Superbowl ads), Valentine’s Day, and Spring Break, bur there’s something that will inevitably happen first: You will give up on New...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Doritos are one of my toddler’s favorite snacks. They are also one of my husband’s favorite snacks, which means that my toddler has access to them more than I would typically allow. It’s great that my husband wants to spoil his...
by Shadra Bruce | Making Memories, Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids, Toddlers
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce When our daughter, Anika, was three, we took her out of daycare so that I could have some time with her and her brother over the summer before going back to work (I was headed back to the corporate world that fall). They spent the summer...
by Kira Hazledine | Family
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine My child has never been Santa’s biggest fan. Even as an infant, she cried hysterically when placed in his lap. Compared to her brother, who couldn’t be bothered either way. Last year, she kept a measured distance and wouldn’t...
by Kira Hazledine | Health, Stress Management
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine As a mother of a toddler and a newborn, I’ve been stressed. That’s putting it lightly. I’ve struggled a little with postpartum anxiety and it’s been an adventure adjusting to two children. Everyone tells you it’s a hard transition,...
by Kira Hazledine | Keeping Marriage Strong
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Communication is so freaking hard. No class prepares you for how to communicate with others. We are taught basics in kindergarten, like how to share, and not punch little Sally when she steals your markers. But what about how to truly...
by Shadra Bruce | Education, Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce My husband and I have five kids – five unique and extraordinary kids. We learned quite early to be an advocate at school for our kids. Derek was severely ADHD, and when on meds did very well in school, but had many frustrations...
by Tammy Torres | Self-Improvement
Getting Real with Tammy Torres Why is it so hard to admit when we do something people don’t like or misunderstand in our society? Have we built ourselves up so much that we can’t even admit to ourselves or others there might another solution? I never realized how much...
by Kira Hazledine | Parenting, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine The amount of parenting rules is almost more exhausting than parenting itself. Almost. Everyone’s got an opinion, and I’ll admit that I get on my own high-horse every now and again. However, I try to check myself with important...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I can’t stand shopping for anything longer than a couple hours. Maybe I lack stamina, but I get tired and bored. Maybe I just lack unlimited amounts of money. I’m sure shopping would be a ton more fun if I was swiping a no-limit card....
by Kira Hazledine | Family, Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Many will be sitting down for a Thanksgiving meal tomorrow, and whether you’re excited to hang out with extended family is a whole different conversation. What’s important right now is your child. They aren’t privy to the social...
by admin | Sponsored Content
-sponsored- Getting Real with Shadra Bruce The work we do at MomsGetReal is really about helping moms, parents, and women have better lives. We do not make any money doing this – it is truly a work of passion. But occasionally, we have the opportunity to review...
by Kira Hazledine | Family, Making Memories
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I have the biggest issue with Elf on the Shelf. Haven’t any of you ever watched Fred Claus?! Every kid deserves a present on Christmas, naughty or nice. It’s a holiday of giving and unconditional love and Elf on the Shelf is anything...
