by Jennifer Poole | On Motherhood
Getting Real With Jennifer Poole Every morning, when I drop my daughter off at the school daycare, I say I love you. She always responds “I love you too, Mommy.” The other day another mother overheard our exchange. She asked me how I got my daughter to do...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Raising Healthy Kids
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce You’ve packed an extra dose of love in your child’s cold lunch, but it’s possible that you’re packing something unintended: food poisoning! Sending a packed lunch to school with your child is a great way to make sure they’re getting...
by Shadra Bruce | Sponsored Content
-sponsored- The kids have barely finished consuming their Halloween candy and the holiday treats are starting to appear. Fudge and breads from grandma, along with a plate of cookies are on the way; Dave is baking his famous pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving (along with a...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Teens and Tweens
by Shadra Bruce I’ve been writing about teens a lot lately. I think it is because, for the moment, we don’t have any. The twins just turned 21, joining their older brother in “adult”hood. The younger kids are “tweens.” It’s...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Teens and Tweens
by Shadra Bruce We all want our children to be strong enough to say no. We encourage individuality, especially in our teens, as they are discovering who they are. Unfortunately, our teens are caught between the lessons we have taught them and the incredible desire to...
