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...
by Shadra Bruce | Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce There seems to be no end to mom-shaming, but really, you should get over yourself. You’re not a better mom than me anymore than I’m a better mom than you. We’ve all had our share of parenting fails. Like the time I was...
