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Ease the Transition to an Empty Nest With Preparation & Self-Awareness

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...
Holidays with the Autistic Child

Holidays with the Autistic Child

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...
Surviving Your Relatives During the Holidays

Surviving Your Relatives During the Holidays

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...
Use Your Stress to Achieve Your Goals

Use Your Stress to Achieve Your Goals

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...
Shop for Better Eating – Grocery Shopping Rules to Live By

Shop for Better Eating – Grocery Shopping Rules to Live By

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...
Best Ways to Spend Saturday Morning with your Kids

Best Ways to Spend Saturday Morning with your Kids

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...
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