by Shadra Bruce | Teens and Tweens
Interview Page 1 3 IGMP: How can a parent/caregiver encourage/talk about safe sex? My immediate response is, “How can a parent or caregiver NOT encourage and talk about safe sex.” Unsafe sex isn’t just unsafe – it’s really dangerous. You wouldn’t let your teenager do...
by Shadra Bruce | Doing it Alone
Starting a new relationship as a single parent can be quite a challenge. You have to balance your own wants and needs with that of your children. There are scheduling conflicts and challenges. And then there is the issue of the children’s other parent and the input...
by Shadra Bruce | Doing it Alone
Being a single parent in the dating world can be a very difficult situation. You are faced with balancing all of the responsibilities you have as a parent with the needs and desires of an adult looking for someone special to spend your time with. Of course you always...
by Shadra Bruce | Doing it Alone
Finding the right relationship after you get divorced is not an easy undertaking. For some, it might not be the right idea for quite some time. I really enjoyed my single time after I got divorced. I married so young that I had never really experienced living on my...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Using Games for Social/Emotional Development Getting Real With Tonia Caselman While it may seem old fashioned, playing board games and card games with your kids is a great way to spend time together. Not only are you creating positive memories for them, you are...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
When hot lunch for your school-age kids starts costing more than a typical utility bill, it’s time to start thinking of other options. Changing your approach to your children’s lunch menu is about more than money, though. It’s an opportunity to talk...
