by Shadra Bruce | Healthy Eating, Let's Talk
There are many fad diets out there, most targeted specifically at women. Lose 10 pounds in one week, shrink belly fat, and get toned by consuming strange mixtures of maple syrup and cayenne pepper and who knows what else. Fad diets all promise the same thing: they all...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Even before your first child is born, you spend time thinking about everything you want them to accomplish: the sports you would like them to play, the careers they could pursue, how amazing their life will be. Extracurricular activities...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, On Motherhood
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce There is a lot of fuss concerning the politically correct terms for individuals with disabilities. Not so long ago the term “mentally retarded” was appropriate, which was exchanged for “intellectually disabled”, which is now transforming...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Parenting
A family pet can be a treasured member of the family. Every family will differ in the type of pet that can be accommodated, so when your child is really begging for one you’ll need to really think about what your child (and you) can handle. A dog is a popular choice...
by Shadra Bruce | Education, Let's Talk
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce There are some crazy statistics out there detailing all the knowledge children lose between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next. How incredibly frustrating for both children and parents, who probably slaved over...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Making Memories
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Summer is in full swing. Now that the kids will be home, you’ll have many more opportunities for quality family time, which is great. However, it’s ok to admit if you felt an inward groan at the thought of summer vacation. What are...
