by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk
This time of year has always been one of my favorites. I have so many wonderful memories from my childhood of being surrounded by family and friends. We always ended up with a house full of people that brought so much joy to an already wonderful time. Thanksgiving...
by Shadra Bruce | Health, Let's Talk
I think making memories with our children is one of the most important things that we can do in their childhood. Whether it is establishing family traditions around the holidays or a simple cherished bedtime routine, it is important for children to know and feel their...
by Shadra Bruce | Stepparenting
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce You don’t have to be a masochist to make a good stepparent. While it’s true that step parenting includes some painful moments, it is possible to enjoy it. As a stepmom of three for more than a decade, I can honestly say that...
by Shadra Bruce | Stepparenting
When I first began dating my husband and things were getting serious, I started doing the math. He had a 10-year old son and 6-year old twins, so I had about 12 years of stepparenting ahead of me. I was wondering to myself whether or not I could handle it. I hadn’t...