Deployment
This was our hardest goodbye. I didn’t expect it. Afterall, we’ve been here before. In fact, we were just here. We’ve done the deployment farewells, the countdowns, the epic homecomings. We’ve made paperchains and welcome home signs, we’ve Skyped on birthdays, ordered Daddy Dolls, and for a military family, to a degree, this deployment [...]
Archives for January 2018
Military Resources6 Ways Save Money On Care Packages Before Homecoming
Inside: Discover the best military care package ideas for your deployed service member when they're close to coming home. You did it! The end of deployment is in sight and you are finally ready to put together your last set of deployment care package ideas. I like to call this 'the coming home soon' care package. I love the last care [...]
Raising KidsWhy Kids Engage in Power Struggles (And How to Fix It)
Inside: Learn the biggest reason why kids engage in power struggles. Plus, get 3 simple strategies to fix them. In our house, I often joke that someone is always crying. And of course, it’s a bit of an exaggeration, but some days it feels like it! The past few weeks, my son wakes up in the morning and immediately bursts into [...]
Schedule / RoutineOne Simple Trick to Help Your Kids Fall Asleep Fast
My in-laws were recently here visiting us in Japan, which meant it was time for another round of our son sleeping in our room again. My husband and I had a whole plan of action ready to go. He would sleep in our bed. This seemed like a great idea, but I was secretly dreading it. I know some parents are great at co-sleeping and room [...]
Mom LifeTo the Mom of a Spirited Toddler, You Are Stronger Than You Think
I had this dream once. My strong willed toddler woke up and the entire day there wasn’t a single tear shed. It was a totally awesome dream. Unfortunately, most days that dream is a far cry from reality. Raising a spirited toddler isn't that easy. Most days you probably see me walking from my car to the house carrying a [...]
