by Dynisha Smith | Education, Parenting
I’d like to think I’m the kind of parent who thinks ahead. In reality I’m the kind of parent who sort of thinks ahead when I have to, and mostly just waits until the last second. One area in which I made it a priority to really think ahead was education. Living in...
by Shadra Bruce | Education, Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce My husband and I have five kids – five unique and extraordinary kids. We learned quite early to be an advocate at school for our kids. Derek was severely ADHD, and when on meds did very well in school, but had many frustrations...
by Shadra Bruce | Back to School, Education, Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce It’s back to school time again, and that means morning chaos. At one point, we had four kids going to three different locations every morning, plus ourselves to get ready. It wasn’t easy, but I have a few tricks that work to make...
by Shadra Bruce | Education
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce It feels like summer’s barely started and already stores are showcasing their “back to school” items. Aisles once filled with picnic baskets and coolers have given way to pencils and notebooks. A new backpack,...
by Shadra Bruce | Adult Children, Education
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I’ve already sent one of my children off to college, and now the two youngest are moving quickly in the same direction. Although Anika won’t be starting college until next fall, Parker is looking to move into his dorms in only a month’s...
by Shadra Bruce | Education
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce School is almost done for the year. Finally. With five children, we have seen our share of report cards. Our youngest daughter is headed into her last year of high school, so we’re almost done with that stage. When I was growing...
