by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, On Motherhood, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I was induced with Hallie at 41 weeks, and those last few weeks were truly the slowest of my life. The discomfort is unreal, and I was just very eager to meet my little girl. But despite waking up every hour to pee and sharp kicks to...
by Shadra Bruce | Divorce, Let's Talk
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Divorce is devastating, not just for the two people going through it but for the children. Parents are the foundation – the solid stability – beneath the feet of children, and when that crumbles, it takes a lot of work to...
by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, On Motherhood, Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Do you want to know something? Louis, my darling husband from England, had never heard of or participated in a lock-down drill in his life. He vaguely remembers seeing it in movies or on TV. Perhaps it was a Glee episode with a...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Parenting, Teens and Tweens
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce No teen is a fan of curfew, and it comes as no surprise when they start pushing back when you set limits on their adventures. Your teen may try negotiating the point, but curfew is just one of those things that parents shouldn’t...
by Kira Hazledine | Breastfeeding, Let's Talk, Pregnancy and Your Newborn, Toddlers
I am thrilled to introduce our newest MomsGetReal contributor, my very own daughter, Kira Hazledine. As you read the blogs on MomsGetReal, you’ll learn a lot about the child, teen, and college student Kira. Now she’s married and a mom – and she has...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Let's Talk
June is a great month, offering a sense of relief at being beyond the reach of any further cold weather. The last snowstorm is a distant memory, the last day of school has been celebrated. Everything is all smiles. Of course, all of that celebration is often followed...
