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Empty Nest, Here We Come – Like It or Not

by Shadra Bruce | Aug 16, 2018 | Adult Children, Keeping Marriage Strong, Love, On Motherhood, Parenting | 0

With one child headed to college this year and another graduating from high school next year, our empty nest is quickly arriving, like it or not.

Should You Let Your Kids Drink Soda?

by Kira Hazledine | Aug 15, 2018 | Healthy Eating, Parenting | 0

There is nothing beneficial about soda. Even I don’t drink soda, but I’m not the biggest fan of carbonation. Makes my tongue all tingly. But when is it ok to offer soda to my kids?

Nesting Like a Mother with Baby #2

by Kira Hazledine | Aug 13, 2018 | On Motherhood, Pregnancy and Your Newborn | 0

Nesting can come in handy with any upcoming birth, but it’s especially useful when you already have a child.

Chill Out: We All Are Victims of Parenting “Fails”

by Shadra Bruce | Aug 11, 2018 | Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids | 0

No matter how perfect motherhood looks on Instagram, we’ve all had our share of parenting “fails” but that doesn’t mean you’re not a great mom.

TV Can Be Educational

by Shadra Bruce | Aug 10, 2018 | Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids, Toddlers | 0

TV can be educational, and I’m not embarrassed to say that I relied on TV programming not only to help me educate my kids but to give me a break.

I Don’t Have to Share My Stuff as an Adult. Why Does My Child Have To?

by Kira Hazledine | Aug 9, 2018 | Let's Talk, Parenting | 0

Children are capable of being taught multiple lessons, and teaching respect for others and their property is high on my list. Even higher than sharing.