by Kira Hazledine | Kid Safety, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I was such a judgmental craphead before I was a mom. I made so many ignorant statements about what an awesome mom I was going to be and how I wasn’t going to do such and such. This early twenties young woman, who had all the free...
by Kira Hazledine | Pregnancy and Your Newborn, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I’m a self-professed happy pregnant lady. I love being pregnant, and despite the aches and pains, I put on a positive face and move forward. Although, the first time I was pregnant there was no toddler to chase. That has changed things...
by Shadra Bruce | Parenting, Teens and Tweens, Toddlers
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce By the time our youngest daughter, Anika, was 3, she was a fashion queen. She was a confident and happy little girl who liked to make a statement. She wore hats—a baseball cap to the side, or a flowery concoction, or even a winter cap...
by Kira Hazledine | Parenting, Toddlers
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Bedtime is supposed to be this nice, relaxing time between the parent and the child, right? Everyone snuggled up together, reading some stories, and watching the little one slowly drift to sleep. Except not. Not in this house. Bedtime...
by Shadra Bruce | On Motherhood, Raising Healthy Kids, Toddlers
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Almost from the time your child is born, you’re aware of the ticking clock counting down to the toddler years – particularly that second birthday. You’re prepared for it. You’re ready to embrace your toddler’s new-found...
by Shadra Bruce | Parenting, Toddlers
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Let me just tell you, being grandma is a lot of fun. First of all, when Hallie doesn’t want to do something her mom wants her to do, she runs to me and I get extra hugs. I don’t have to be the one to enforce the rules. I...
