Raising Kids
Inside: Wondering how to handle back talk and disrespect at home? 3 simple steps will immediately shift how your approach, bring understanding and create peace. The back talk, disrespect and whining started the second he got into the car with me. “I’m not eating that!” he scowled. Apparently, the snack I brought [...]
Archives for February 2017
Military Resources6 Budget-Friendly Ways Military Families Can Make a House Feel Like Home
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I pulled into the driveway, turned the car off and sat for a minute with the keys in my hand. These weren’t just any set of keys. For my husband and I, they meant opportunity, love and new beginnings. We were newlyweds, and the keys resting in [...]
7 Myths About Tricare for Military Families…Debunked
If there is one thing about military marriage that surprised me, it is the massive learning curve that occurs once joining Tricare. After my husband and I got married, we hopped into our SUV and took a week long road trip from the midwest back to coastal Carolina where we lived. I specifically remember driving through the country roads [...]
MilSpouse LifeTo the Military Spouse Who is Tired
Inside this post: Learn how printable positive affirmations for military spouses can decrease stress, increase happiness and boost mood. I was at home working when my husband messaged me. Another work trip came up and he thought it was best to go. Instead of telling me that he’s for sure going, he likes to do this thing where he [...]
How Military Spouses Can Reduce Anxiety During High Stress.
Oh the joys military life brings us. Often towing immeasurable amounts of anxiety along, you know the drill. In fact, as a military spouse, you are more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder than your civilian peers. And it’s easy to see why. Military life is full of unpredictable events, moves, and deployments. It is one [...]
Frustrated with Disciplining Your 2 Year-Old? Try These Ideas!
Inside this post: How to discipline a 2 year-old using seven key principles. Easy-to-implement, these positive discipline tips can transform your house from chaos to peace. It took less than 60 seconds for my son to go from calm and happy to full-blown tears. I picked him up from daycare and I thought, “Wow. He’s so relaxed. This is [...]
