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Raising a Safe and Independent Little Girl

Raising a Safe and Independent Little Girl

by Kira Hazledine | Kid Safety, On Motherhood, Parenting, Toddlers

Getting Real with Kira Hazledine As a new mom, I really have no idea what I’m doing. I do a lot of second-guessing and “let’s see how this goes”, and I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in this. I’ve found that I struggle the most with figuring out the boundaries, even at...
How To Make Brushing Teeth Fun for Your Kids

How To Make Brushing Teeth Fun for Your Kids

by Shadra Bruce | Raising Healthy Kids, Toddlers

Getting Real with Shadra Bruce From the first moment of the sighting of the first tooth, you should be teaching your child how to brush their teeth. In the beginning, it’s just about building good habits, so rather than make it a chore, make it fun! 1. Brush...
What Not to Say to a Pregnant Woman Past Her Due Date

What Not to Say to a Pregnant Woman Past Her Due Date

by Kira Hazledine | Let's Talk, On Motherhood, Pregnancy and Your Newborn

Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I was induced with Hallie at 41 weeks, and those last few weeks were truly the slowest of my life. The discomfort is unreal, and I was just very eager to meet my little girl. But despite waking up every hour to pee and sharp kicks to...
Breaking with Tradition this Thanksgiving

Breaking with Tradition this Thanksgiving

by Shadra Bruce | Making Memories, Teens and Tweens

Getting Real with Shadra Bruce If you’re a parent with young children, all of the holidays are new and exciting and wonderful because you’re seeing them through your children’s eyes. You get to build new traditions as a family and share traditions...
Practicing Gratitude with a Toddler

Practicing Gratitude with a Toddler

by Kira Hazledine | On Motherhood, Toddlers

Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Gratitude can be tough to practice, even outside of motherhood. As moms, we are almost always tired, almost always have chores to do, and almost always haven’t showered yet. But here we are, with our little blessings that we call...
College Isn’t for Everyone so Don’t Force It

College Isn’t for Everyone so Don’t Force It

by Shadra Bruce | Education

Getting Real with Shadra Bruce They start talking about careers and colleges with our elementary school students. It’s like there’s a rush to get them locked into their cubicles (picture Matrix, only less wet and pod-like). I reject that rush and push to...
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