Raising Healthy Kids Archives

Summer Safety Tips for Everyone, Including the Dog

by Shadra Bruce | Jun 1, 2018 | Kid Safety, Raising Healthy Kids | 2

Summer is here, and with it comes all the heat, humidity, and UV rays to watch for. These summer safety tips can help you – and your kids – have a safe and happy summer.

Is My Child Gifted?

by Shadra Bruce | May 25, 2018 | Education, Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids | 0

Every child is gifted.

Raising Independent Children, Part One

by Shadra Bruce | Apr 7, 2018 | Adult Children, Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids, Teens and Tweens | 1

Raising independent children means letting them pursue their goals, even when those goals are completely different than your expectations.

Negative Self-Talk Hurts Your Children Who Are Listening

by Kira Hazledine | Apr 6, 2018 | On Motherhood, Raising Healthy Kids | 0

Calling my small frame “fat” in front of my daughter could have lasting repercussions. It’s not a casual phrase I can throw out anymore.

Battle Wounds from the Toddler Years

by Shadra Bruce | Mar 27, 2018 | On Motherhood, Raising Healthy Kids, Toddlers | 0

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Almost from the time your child is born, you’re aware of the...

3 Ways to Boost Self-Esteem in Our Kids

by Shadra Bruce | Mar 23, 2018 | Raising Healthy Kids | 1

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Like adults, children need less judgment and more understanding....

My Toddler Doesn’t Need a Relationship, Thanks

by Kira Hazledine | Mar 19, 2018 | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids | 0

Seriously, we really need to stop emphasizing the importance of relationships to children who can’t wipe their own butts

5 Things Parents Should Tell their Teens about Sexting

by Shadra Bruce | Mar 16, 2018 | Kid Safety, Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids | 0

Sexting is a term that refers to texting sexual images and messages, and if you think your teen...

Raising a Daughter to Say “F*ck Off” Instead of “Me Too”

by Kira Hazledine | Feb 9, 2018 | Let's Talk, Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids | 0

My daughter will not be fooled into the same belief that she is nothing but a toy for the amusement of others. She is strong. She is brave. She is smart. She is beautiful, exactly as she is. She is deserving of respect, and she will be taught to say “f*ck off” to anyone that dares to say otherwise.