by Shadra Bruce | Kid Safety, Parenting
My 8th grade science teacher is in prison. I was 13 when it started; he groomed me (and other young, female students) over several years into a sexual relationship with him. He was eventually convicted of two counts of lewd & lascivious behavior and one count of...
by Megan Gregory | On Motherhood, Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids, Toddlers
Getting Real with Megan Gregory There’s been a lot of conversation lately regarding sexual assault, violence, and rape culture. And while this conversation is absolutely critical, I think we need to include even the youngest of participants – our children. So here...
by Kira Hazledine | Kid Safety, On Motherhood, Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine On a typical day, 20,000 phone calls are made to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. On a typical day, 20,000 people are asking for help, and this does not include those who remain silent. On a typical day, it is very likely that a...
by Kira Hazledine | Health, On Motherhood, Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Every mom’s journey is unique. We all have post-pregnancy struggles, and body image is often one of them. I completely understand that some women feel pressure to return to pre-pregnancy bodies, and it can be very difficult. But for...
by Kira Hazledine | Breastfeeding, Parenting, Travel
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine We are very lucky that Hallie is such a good traveler, but I think it’s in her blood. Good thing too, because we had a trip to England bought and paid for before she was even born. Louis and I had a wedding reception planned in England...
by Kira Hazledine | Breastfeeding, Health
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Oh, the joys of breastfeeding. I had it pretty easy with Hallie. Her latch was good, she ate plenty, and I didn’t have any run-ins with mastitis. I took to clogged ducts with a hot shower and an iron first on the rare occasions they...
