by Shadra Bruce | Health, Let's Talk
It is a strange feeling to realize that we have entered a new stage in our parenting lives. We decided to take advantage of a free admission ticket for our family to go to a local children’s museum. The kids had really enjoyed a presentation that was done at their...
by Lisa Van De Graaff | Creating Balance, Health
Getting Real With Lisa Van De Graaff In Oriental Medicine’s Five-Element Theory, it is the time of water. Water is our essence, our life force, and our sense of will. The strength of our water element is largely inherited, given to us at birth and ours to...
by Jennifer Poole | Kid Safety, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Jennifer Poole My 8 year old daughter and I were in the store last night when an older gentleman passed us. He asked if he could borrow my helper. I asked what he needed. He said, “Oh nothing, I just love little kids. I have 16 grandchildren of my...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Recent news indicates that a British researcher Andrew Wakefield falsified information contained in his studies to tip the scales toward indicating a strong connection between the MMR vaccination and the onset of autism in children. His research caused a number of...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Stress Management
Getting Real with Wanda Morrissey It’s that time of year again. My son’s birthday party is this weekend and once more, I’ll be making his birthday cake. No big deal, you say, a lot of moms do that. And you would be right, except I suffer from delusions of grandeur. I...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
5-to-8-year olds are still tied to family and eager to please but they’re also beginning to explore their individuality. In addition, your grade-schooler begins to spend more time at school and with peers and to collect information (including messages about...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Toddlers
Getting Real With Wanda Morrissey Up until this point I have been very lucky with my son’s sleeping habits. At six months old, Jeffrey (who will be 3 shortly) was only waking once a night. He was sleeping through the night at 12 months. He would wake at 7:00am, which...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
We’ve all been there: the one-size-fits-all item that really doesn’t fit, whether it’s clothing or something else. But what happens when it’s your child’s baby book, and the standard assumptions simply do not apply, because your baby was...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Teens and Tweens
It can be difficult to get past a flat-out denial of drug or alcohol use from your teen. Some kids can’t bear to take responsibility for their behavior and want to look good at all costs. The Partnership at Drugfree.org shares some ways to get past conversation...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Parenting
Finding out your teen uses drugs definitely stirs up a parent’s emotions. It can be a very confusing time. But the best way to help your teen – and to make sure she hears you – is to remain as calm as possible throughout the conversation. Also, it’s as...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Stress Management
Food. Food. Food. It is everywhere. It’s one of the first things that we think about in the mornings and something that is thought of throughout the day. What is for breakfast? What can we have for lunch? What on earth am I going to make for dinner? I am hoping that...
by Lisa Van De Graaff | Recipe Corner
Getting Real With Lisa Van De Graaff It is soup season! Soup is an easy thing to make and enjoy on these cold, winter days. The ingredient ratios are usually forgiving, and most soups freeze well. I also find them to be inexpensive, especially if I make my own broth....
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Making a Difference
Not all battles are fought in Afghanistan and Iraq. In fact, one of the biggest battles being fought right now is a war we can all help win: the war to eradicate breast cancer! MomsGetReal™ is thrilled to announce that we are joining the Army of Women in their efforts...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Parenting, Self-Improvement
Getting Real With Jennifer Proctor Part 2 It’s your New Years Resolution, your plan. Make it as original as yourself and make it work for you. You don’t have to follow the steps presented in any of the TV shows nor do you need a book or a complicated schedule. You do...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Eating in a restaurant can be fun, but if you suffer from allergies or follow a special diet, it can be difficult to know what items on a menu you can trust. MomsGetReal™ has discovered an amazing site, AllergyEats, designed to help parents and allergy sufferers with...
