by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Teens and Tweens
It can be difficult to get past a flat-out denial of drug or alcohol use from your teen. Some kids can’t bear to take responsibility for their behavior and want to look good at all costs. The Partnership at Drugfree.org shares some ways to get past conversation...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Parenting
Finding out your teen uses drugs definitely stirs up a parent’s emotions. It can be a very confusing time. But the best way to help your teen – and to make sure she hears you – is to remain as calm as possible throughout the conversation. Also, it’s as...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Parenting, Self-Improvement
Getting Real With Jennifer Proctor Part 2 It’s your New Years Resolution, your plan. Make it as original as yourself and make it work for you. You don’t have to follow the steps presented in any of the TV shows nor do you need a book or a complicated schedule. You do...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Eating in a restaurant can be fun, but if you suffer from allergies or follow a special diet, it can be difficult to know what items on a menu you can trust. MomsGetReal™ has discovered an amazing site, AllergyEats, designed to help parents and allergy sufferers with...
by Shadra Bruce | Toddlers
Since the foundation for all healthy habits — from nutritious eating to face washing — is laid down during the preschool years, they are a great time to set the stage for a drug-free life. The following 7 tips from The Partnership at Drugfree.org will help you work...
by Shadra Bruce | Teens and Tweens
Tiana and I both have 10 year olds. Actually, Tiana has 10-year old twins, I have a 10-year old son, and our baby sister has a 10-year old daughter. It was a good year for our parents. Comparing notes as we often do when it comes to our kids’ behavior, Tiana and...
