by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce One of the many phrases our kids have heard us say over and over again is, “play nice” or “be nice.” But do any of us know what that really means? Such a vague statement doesn’t really teach your child anything. The best way to truly...
by Shadra Bruce | Education, Let's Talk
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Most kids, even if they grumble occasionally, tend to enjoy their time at school, or at least be willing to get up every day and go. When your child refuses to attend school or is so miserable attending school that every morning is a...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce There seems to be a misconception that children need the latest and greatest to be entertained. With phones, tablets, video games, and other electronics to distract the newer generations, we might be surprised at how enjoyable the simple...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Toddlers
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce The first time you leave your little one in the care of another, either daycare, pre-k, or kindergarten, it can be a daunting day for the both of you. You may be more nervous than your child, but there are ways that you can ease both...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Teens and Tweens
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce It seems like it’s harder to be a kid these days than it used to be. There have always been pressures growing up, but with social media and the internet, there are new avenues of potential stress to consider. Where cyber-bullying didn’t...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Sometimes as a parent you just can’t handle another episode on the Baby TV channel or Nick Jr. We’ve all been there, switching over to something else — anything else — even for just a half hour or so. You may think that your...
