Military Resources
The longer we are active duty military, the more quickly and aptly I’m able to self-diagnose and articulate the funk I’m in. What it is this time, is something I have recently described as the Post-PCS Crash, also known as Complete Depletion. There is a process to arriving at this state of being, so I’ll explain. For the few weeks [...]
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7 Boot Camp Graduation Gifts That Will Make Your Service Member Smile
Inside: Best boot camp graduation gifts to share with your service member. Whether you're a military spouse, military girlfriend or family member, these gifts are perfect. Boot camp is no joke. A year ago, our family visited the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego for the first time since my husband graduated boot camp 13 years [...]
MilSpouse LifeHow to Help Your MilKid Adjust to a New School After a PCS
Inside: Learn 6 ways to help your military child adjust to a new school after a military PCS move. Plus, grab this PCS checklist for changing schools with military kids. After a few years here, your family has finally settled into school. The kids have dear, sweet friends. They are involved in sports, Girl or Boy Scouts and clubs after [...]
9 Free Educational Resources and Programs for Military Kids
Inside this post: Learn 9 free educational resources for military kids that will help support your child's education through all the ups and downs of military life. The K-12 journey is tough enough. When military families factor in just how often we move -- 10 times more often than civilian peers -- that process can become [...]
What’s Best? A Breast Pump Through TRICARE Comparison
Inside this post: Easy breast pump comparison through TRICARE to help you choose the best pump. Plus, how to get a breast pump through TRICARE for $0. Preparing for a new baby is exciting, but it can also feel very stressful. Just take a walk through your local big box store and you'll see hundreds of choices from clothes to [...]
10 Books That Will Help Military Kids Prepare for Their Next PCS Move
Inside this post: Help military kids cope with their next PCS move through books and storytelling. This list of moving books for military kids can help them prepare, process and understand. Moving is hard. It's as simple as that. It seems that no matter how many PCS seasons I've been through, I still encounter the same overwhelming [...]
Dear Teacher of Military Children
Inside this post: Part two of the military kids education series. Find part one here -- The Ultimate PCS Checklist for Military Kids Changing Schools. Dear Teacher of Military Children, I'm writing to you because you have special kiddos in your care. You have military children in your class, and there are a few things that you [...]
21 Things You May Experience Having a Baby With a Service Member
When husband and I were pregnant with our first baby together, we received orders to Iwakuni, Japan. The time table in which my husband was set to report to his new duty station was almost immediately after my due date. This meant, more than likely, he would move ahead of me and I would follow 6-8 weeks later or as soon as the [...]
The Ultimate PCS Checklist for Changing Schools With Military Kids
Inside this post: Grab a free printable PCS checklist for changing schools with military kids. Learn step-by-step what military families need to know before moving kids to a new school. I had that sinking feeling as I rolled into the parking lot. Something was missing. I knew it wasn't the kids. After three separate checks of the [...]
DeploymentHow to Find Support After Your Service Member Returns Home From War
Today I wanted to welcome Patti Katter, a Certified Life Coach and Military & Program Coordinator at Hope For The Warriors. She is going to share a bit about the amazing work she is doing with military families and how you can use Hope For The Warriors as a resource on your military life journey. Take it away [...]
