by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, On Motherhood
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce There is a lot of fuss concerning the politically correct terms for individuals with disabilities. Not so long ago the term “mentally retarded” was appropriate, which was exchanged for “intellectually disabled”, which is now transforming...
by Shadra Bruce | Teens and Tweens
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Each night, I take 5-10 minutes to tuck in the kids. At 11, I suspect Parker may decide soon enough that he is too old for such nonsense, but for now, bedtime is something we both look forward to as a bonding moment. Sometimes, we simply...
by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Let's Talk, Parenting
Getting Real With Veronica Ibarra Having been a psychology major in college, I took a class on child development. The textbook begins with fetal development and goes on from there. When I became pregnant with my first child that was the first book I turned to as it...
by Shadra Bruce | Raising Healthy Kids, Teens and Tweens
My kids started school this year looking quite different from the norm. Parker’s hair was “rock star/punk” made messy with gel, cut into wild layers, and dyed blue and green with blond streaks. Anika’s hair, while cut in a simple bob, is pink...
