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Date Night and Pizza Night can Coexist

Date Night and Pizza Night can Coexist

by Kira Hazledine | Keeping Marriage Strong, Love

Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Every parent knows that date night can be hard to pin down. First, you have to find the time. Then, you have to find the energy. And most importantly, you need a reliable babysitter. The stars have to practically align for date night...
Empty Nest, Here We Come – Like It or Not

Empty Nest, Here We Come – Like It or Not

by Shadra Bruce | Adult Children, Keeping Marriage Strong, Love, On Motherhood, Parenting

Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I have been so blessed to have a full house from the time I met Dave. He already had three children, and they quickly became my own as our relationship developed. Once we were married, we added two more, with a total of five children...
What Having Kids Has Taught Me About My Marriage

What Having Kids Has Taught Me About My Marriage

by Kira Hazledine | Keeping Marriage Strong, Love

Getting Real with Kira Hazledine My husband and I began on a non-traditional note. Our relationship has been a whirlwind from day one, and we didn’t go through the typical stages of a relationship. Our “dates” were all online chats, and we were engaged before we ever...
Supporting Your Partner Sometimes Means Rooting for the Coach

Supporting Your Partner Sometimes Means Rooting for the Coach

by Kira Hazledine | Keeping Marriage Strong, Love

Getting Real with Kira Hazledine It’s not my time yet for soccer mom life. Hallie isn’t old enough to participate in activities more complicated than nap time. Recreational and competitive sports don’t typically start until age four or five. So, no, Hallie is not...
Go Away. The Kids Will Survive

Go Away. The Kids Will Survive

by Shadra Bruce | Keeping Marriage Strong, Travel

Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Last weekend, Dave and I drove 45 minutes away and spent a night at a hotel near the local mall. It wasn’t the best hotel and it wasn’t the most romantic location. But I had enough points for a free night. The week before, we...
I Asked My Husband to Humor Me with Some Forced Positivity

I Asked My Husband to Humor Me with Some Forced Positivity

by Kira Hazledine | Keeping Marriage Strong, Love, Resolving Conflict

Getting Real with Kira Hazledine Regardless of what type of mom you are (work-at-home, stay-at-home, out-of-home, whatever) we all know the struggles of a long day. You get to the end of it, and sometimes you’re just frazzled. You can’t stand the thought of another...
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