MilSpouse Life
To outsiders, military spouse friendship may seem like a run of the mill friendship. But the truth is you spend forever looking for a new best friend, then you fall hard and fast, and then—as happens with any tragedy—you are ripped apart by PCS orders and spend the rest of your lives hoping you’ll land in the same duty [...]
Archives for August 2017
Raising KidsOne Genius Phrase Every Parent Needs When Their Kids Says, “I Can’t.”
Inside: Learn one phrase that will help your child get unstuck when a challenge shows up. If your child says, "I can't" or wants to quit, this is the best response. I took two sips of coffee, sat on the couch and immediately noticed my strong-willed child creeping down the stairs. The scowl on his face said it all. I’d been parenting [...]
DeploymentWhy I Stopped Preparing for My Service Member to Leave
If you could see my living room floor right now, mere hours before my husband leaves for an extended training mission, you might cringe. Sea bags leaning against the sofas, empty magazines piled up on the coffee table, extra blouses strewn across the floor—all hiding the cherry hardwoods underneath. Crossing into the kitchen requires [...]
7 Things No One Tells You About Being a National Guard Spouse
Inside: Being a National Guard spouse is a challenging and unique life. Learn 7 things I never expected when marrying a National Guard service member. The National Guard has been the conundrum of the military world since their establishment in 1636. Each state has a National Guard that’s governed by the governor of the state, not [...]
3 Powerful Words to Remember When Your Child Melts Down
We had just left Target. Three kids in tow, a basket full of items even though I swore I was only going for toothpaste and bread. We had made it through our whole trip almost unscathed. No tantrums in the aisles, no begging for toys. And we even had made it past the dreaded dollar spot. We got to the car, unpacked, I got all of my kids [...]
How to Prepare Your Child’s School for Deployment
Inside: Learn 4 simple ways you can prepare your military child's school for deployment. Improve support and keep strong relationships with teachers. Seabags and SAPI plates are strewn around your living room. All of the uniforms are being washed. You are scheduled out for the next few months so that everyone stays nice and busy. And [...]
