by Shadra Bruce | Education, Parenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce My husband and I have five kids – five unique and extraordinary kids. We learned quite early to be an advocate at school for our kids. Derek was severely ADHD, and when on meds did very well in school, but had many frustrations...
by Kira Hazledine | Parenting, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine The amount of parenting rules is almost more exhausting than parenting itself. Almost. Everyone’s got an opinion, and I’ll admit that I get on my own high-horse every now and again. However, I try to check myself with important...
by Kira Hazledine | Family, Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Many will be sitting down for a Thanksgiving meal tomorrow, and whether you’re excited to hang out with extended family is a whole different conversation. What’s important right now is your child. They aren’t privy to the social...
by Shadra Bruce | Adult Children, Everything Baby, Toddlers
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I’m well beyond the toddler/newborn stage – and I have teenagers, so I am already perpetually exhausted. And that’s why I’m glad to be grandma. Having our grandkids and their parents live with us is delightful,...
by Kira Hazledine | Keeping Marriage Strong, Pregnancy and Your Newborn
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine The postpartum life can be dicey for all involved. I know I have a short fuse shortly after giving birth, and I do what I can to not take my frustrations out on my husband. However, there’s such a thing as helping yourself. My husband...
by Shadra Bruce | Parenting, Resolving Conflict, Teens and Tweens
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce As a stay-at-home mom turned work-at-home business owner, I don’t meet a lot of people. Since Dave works from home, too, it’s difficult for us to make new friends. The only people who come to our door that we don’t know...
