by Shadra Bruce | Adult Children, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce As a parent, you’ve probably daydreamed about your noisy, rebellious child growing up and leaving home, yet also had nightmares about when that time would actually come. The transition from full-blown parenting to only a call or...
by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Let's Talk, Special Needs
Getting Real With Veronica Ibarra As I’ve been learning how to address my son’s autism so that he has the opportunity to grow and learn, it has meant putting a little more order into our routines and sticking to structure. This has been beneficial to all of us, but...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Making Memories
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce So you survived Thanksgiving with the family, and now Christmas is only a few weeks away and you’re just not sure you can keep that smile pasted to your face through one more holiday meal. This survival guide will help you maintain...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Stress Management
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce I know a little something about stress. When my youngest child was 14 months old, I decided to return to college to finish my degree. I was 31 years old with five kids at home, and the closest university was 45 miles away. I started...
by Shadra Bruce | Health, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce 1. Shop the perimeter. All the good-for-you stuff is around the outside of the store. From fruits and veggies to dairy and lean protein, there’s really nothing you need from the inner aisles. 2. Eat before you shop. If you shop on...
by Shadra Bruce | Family, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Do you feel more like the ringmaster at a circus on Saturday mornings than like a mom? Turn Saturday mornings into adventure days and you’ll all survive the weekend a bit better. Here are some great ideas you can do anywhere, but...