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 Kira Hazledine | Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine One of the most stressful things a mom considers before childbirth is how exactly they are going to push a baby out of their vagina. If you’re a first-time mom, the anxiety can be killer because you have no idea what to expect. You...
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, Keeping Marriage Strong, Love, On Motherhood, Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I have been so blessed to have a full house from the time I met Dave. He already had three children, and they quickly became my own as our relationship developed. Once we were married, we added two more, with a total of five children...
by Kira Hazledine | Healthy Eating, Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine My daughter, Hallie, is two years old and does not drink soda. Hallie is not offered soda and I ask that adults around her not provide soda. Hallie drinks milk and water, and sometimes at breakfast, I will offer juice. Yet, I have...
by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I did not nest with my first child. People kept asking me if I was getting the urge to clean and prep for my firstborn. Apparently, nesting is some sort of maternal instinct that encourages mothers to prepare for their new bundle of...