by Shadra Bruce | Education, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce In writing and talking to Dave about the damage that can be done when helicopter parents won’t allow their kids to grow, learn, and make their own mistakes, we discussed how likely it was that certain school administrators around...
by Shadra Bruce | Education, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Our education system is nowhere near perfect. It’s definitely come a long way, but it seems like we still have a long way to go in acknowledging the talents of individual students. It seems that with laws such as the NCLB Act, a child...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Teens and Tweens
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce The teenage years are wrought with challenges that parents have to come to terms with, but one of the biggest is teen driving. There is something terrifying, in my mind, about placing a teenager (we’re talking about someone whose...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Toddlers
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Books are one of the best educational tools for toddlers for several reasons. Reading to your child promotes learning and literacy, encourages creative thinking, and it is wonderful time for you to spend together. However, if you’re...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Even before your first child is born, you spend time thinking about everything you want them to accomplish: the sports you would like them to play, the careers they could pursue, how amazing their life will be. Extracurricular activities...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Parenting
A family pet can be a treasured member of the family. Every family will differ in the type of pet that can be accommodated, so when your child is really begging for one you’ll need to really think about what your child (and you) can handle. A dog is a popular choice...
