by Shadra Bruce | Jan 27, 2019 | Family, Home and Hearth, Kid Safety
Recently, a home burned down in our community and left a family homeless and without any of their belongings. It’s heartbreaking when something like that happens, and I am always grateful for the volunteer fire department in our village for their rapid response...
by Shadra Bruce | Jun 1, 2018 | Kid Safety, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Here in New York, we seemed to go from snow on the ground to 80 degree days overnight. It’s hot. And I don’t like being hot. But I do like being safe. These summer safety tips can help you keep your family (and your pets)...
by Shadra Bruce | Oct 20, 2017 | Kid Safety
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce We have a very curious toddler in the house again, and that means we are babyproofing again. Our home, which has for years only housed teens, tweens, and adults, is nothing more than a giant danger zone for our granddaughter. So while...
by Shadra Bruce | Sep 7, 2017 | Kid Safety
The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing rapidly, and the implications for children and parents are important. Most parents have no idea of the security issues surrounding toys and devices that are connected as part of the IoT, and this lack of understanding puts many...
by Shadra Bruce | Feb 25, 2014 | Kid Safety, Let's Talk
MomsGetReal Expert Contributor Dr. Tali Shenfield There is little doubt that violence is part of the fabric of life for the human race, whether in the form of war, criminal activity, interpersonal conflict or family squabbles. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do better....