by Shadra Bruce | Health, Let's Talk
MomsGetReal™ is proud to support people and communities trying to make a difference in the world. Thanks to Jessica Harris from SavetheChildren for sharing this critical information! Please mark your calendars for October 15 and encourage the kids in your life to wash...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Parenting
I never gave it much thought, but a lot of people don’t make it to the ripe old age of 80. Yet, we expect that everyone in our lives will live at least that long. Saying a premature goodbye to a loved one, whether unexpectedly or not, is one of the hardest...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Love
I have a routine with my kids each night. It started as something simple and has turned into something we all look forward to very much. When Parker was little, I was trying to find a simple way to help him remember what he’d done during the day while feeling...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
I’ve been grateful to Jennifer Proctor’s weekly doses of encourage that she has been contributing to the site. She’s right, you know, you CAN do it. It’s just a matter of finding the reason, the motivation, the WHY. For me, it’s the...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
I have always been a perfectionist. It is both a gift and a curse. On one hand, my high ambitions and expectations for myself have led me to excel in many areas throughout my life. On the other hand, I can become overwhelmingly distressed and discouraged when I miss...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
Getting Real With Jennifer Proctor YOU CAN DO IT!! We often tell our children this, but how often do you hear these words? Maybe you do hear this phrase from others as well as from yourself. Do you tell yourself YOU CAN DO IT!? You should. As moms, we put the needs of...
by Jennifer Poole | Health, Let's Talk
Let’s Get Real with Jennifer Poole It is October and Breast Cancer Awareness month. Everywhere we turn will be pink products with promises to give money to research and screenings. Every little bit helps the cause, but be aware of the businesses that jump on...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Stepparenting
89 days (2,137 hours as of the publication of this article) until Christmas. There is no better time than the holiday season to strengthen the bond between you and your stepchild. Whether you are in a new step parenting role or the relationship you currently have is...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk
I have always had so much fun putting costumes together. I am not always really original but we always end up with some great costumes. It is such a fun holiday that everyone in the house looks forward to. It is fun to dress up and the kids always have a contest for...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
MomPower Contributor Kelli Lund Once upon a time, marriage was romantic. There were weekend getaways, nights out dancing, dinner at romantic restaurants, flowers and chocolates “just because,” impromptu midnight picnics so you could look at the stars. It was so easy...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
Getting Real With Jennifer Proctor Becoming healthier should NOT be about getting into an unattainable size, losing a certain amount of weight or never eating certain foods again. Becoming healthier begins by making a conscious decision to do so. We all have been...
by Shadra Bruce | Teens and Tweens
Growing up, I never had a lot of confidence. In fact, during middle school and high school, I was pretty much a social failure. It came down to a lack of self esteem and self confidence. It made it difficult for me to be comfortable in my own skin or do the things I...
by Shadra Bruce | Parenting
MomsGetReal is excited to welcome guest contributor Kelli Lund! Some people think being a stay-at-home mom is all fun and games. Others think that it is belittling and degrading, or that it in some way insults a woman’s potential in life. As a full-time mother,...
