by Shadra Bruce | Adult Children, Love, Parenting, Special Needs
Nothing prepares you for losing a child. You think you know heartbreak. You think you understand grief. It’s not that we hadn’t experienced loss. My mom, both of my husband’s parents, his brother, my uncle, my grandmother. But then, on May 3, 2025, our son Kyle...
by Shadra Bruce | Family, Love, Resolving Conflict
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce My notion of what defines family has changed over time. When I was growing up, my family was big and glorious and messy and wonderful. I grew up surrounded by 16 aunts and uncles, 6 great aunts and uncles, 3 sets of grandparents, and 2...
by Kira Hazledine | Love, Resolving Conflict
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine My daughter is two going on three, and she is very observant of everything around her. She mimics the casual comments in the household and quotes her favorite movies. She is aware of when and why people come and go, whether it’s work...
by Kira Hazledine | Keeping Marriage Strong, Love
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine “Cheating” is a subjective concept depending on the couple. Casual flirting could be the norm for some relationships, when in others, it could be a deal-breaker. Yet here we are, with another form of infidelity that is hitting the...
by Shadra Bruce | Keeping Marriage Strong, Love, Raising Healthy Kids, Travel
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I am always talking about the next road trip and the importance of family vacations, but escaping alone with your spouse, whether for a simple overnight or a few days, is just as important. It’s not just good for you and your...
by Kira Hazledine | Keeping Marriage Strong, Love, Parenting
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Child #2 is a real game-changer. I don’t think any amount of mommy blogs can fully prepare a mom for two kids, but you get the hang of it eventually. However, what I noticed that suffered most was not anything I worried about before...
