by Shadra Bruce | Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I love Wendy’s Frostys. I mean, even as I write this, the idea of eating one makes my mouth water. But you know what? I don’t need them, and they don’t really like me. And after I eat one, even a tiny one, I feel icky....
by Kira Hazledine | Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I took one side off Hallie’s crib to magically and seamlessly transform the baby jail into a toddler bed. Hooray! What a milestone, right? I was left feeling unimpressed though. Honestly, Hallie rarely slept in her crib anyways, with...
by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Sponsored Content
Sponsored Post Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Parents are right to be concerned about pool safety for infants and toddlers. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages one to four. This doesn’t mean parents have to cut out trips to the...
by Kira Hazledine | Breastfeeding, Pregnancy and Your Newborn, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine That is the question. One that I get asked a lot actually. My children will be 2 and a half years apart and since Hallie is still clinging to “titties” at nap time and bed time, tandem-nursing is a real possibility. So will I share my...
by Shadra Bruce | Parenting, Teens and Tweens
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce When I was in high school, I worked 20-30 hours a week during the school year and full time in the summer. My husband did not work at all during high school. Our initial reaction to our children working during school was based on...
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...