Something to Fear

Something to Fear

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce There are rational and irrational fears. Children especially can be fearful because there is so much they don’t know. As a parent it can seem silly, but not taking a child’s fear seriously can make things much worse. Your...
Stress Management for Kids

Stress Management for Kids

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce I have a confession. Every weekend, Dave and I play Mario Kart on our Wii. It’s more than just a video game. It’s a way to recognize that it is the weekend, that the work week is over. And it’s a way to relieve stress....

Other Mothers: Our Own Worst Enemy

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Like the bodies that make the babies, motherhood itself comes in all shapes and sizes. And it really doesn’t matter what kind of mom you are; you’ll end up facing criticism. If you work while parenting, you aren’t there...
Should Your Kids Have Facebook?

Should Your Kids Have Facebook?

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Social media is everywhere. And especially in our house, where my husband and I run a niche marketing firm that focuses in part on social media strategy and content marketing, social media is prolific. But does your child need to have...