by Shadra Bruce | Adult Children, Let's Talk
MomsGetReal™ Contribtor Belinda Hulin The gumbo had just started simmering when my cell phone rang. The name on the readout came as a surprise: My son’s ex-girlfriend. I hadn’t seen or spoken to her in a couple of months and I’ll admit, I felt a little surge of...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Toddlers
Getting Real With Wanda Morrissey I’ll love you foreverI’ll like you for alwaysAs long as I’m livingMy baby you’ll be This famous verse is from the book Love You Forever. I love this story. I bought a copy for my son when he was still an infant. There’s just one...
by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Frugal Living, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Veronica Ibarra As the days seem to speed closer to the inevitable summer vacation, it’s time to start seeing what’s out there for cheap, if not free. So to really kick off my summer as Mommy Activities Director I did the first thing that all mothers...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Wanda Morrissey It all started with a birthday party. The party was being held at an indoor playground. The area wasn’t very big. When you first walked in there was a long rectangular area where you could leave your shoes and coat. You had to open a...
by Shadra Bruce | Divorce, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Tammy Bartholomew Tug o’ War Princess Tug o’ War A child’s game In divorce Someone places blame Manipulation is How it starts Some believing Others end with broken hearts Please don’t tug me My daughter said in her quiet voice Please...
by Shadra Bruce | Divorce, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Tammy Bartholomew Divorce can be ugly, and the bottom line is, divorce is about money and control: Who is paying the money and who has the control of the kids. My parents have been both married and divorced 4 times. My mom is still with “old...
