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Why I Choose to Stay at Home as a Military Spouse

By Sydney Smith Nov 22, 2022Military Life

I see it too often — military spouses expressing frustrations, resentment and bitterness about how they continually put their careers on hold to follow their service member here and there, only to …

“Love Every Day:” A Way to Bring the Spark Back Into Your Marriage

By Sydney Smith Nov 18, 2022Relationships

Many service members and military families are aware that Military OneSource exists, but not many are aware of all of the unique tools Military OneSource has to offer. The Department of Defense …

Sydney and her husband smile for the camera.

Evolving Relationships

By Katelyn Nixon Nov 15, 2022Relationships

This morning, I was taking a walk and thinking about change. The topic of this article had hit me harder than expected when I sat down to write it. It threw off …

Starting New Routines During Deployment

By Lizann Lightfoot Nov 8, 2022Relationships

During my Marine’s first deployment — while we were still dating — I learned how to play guitar. I started rollerblading. And I spent a semester abroad studying in Paris, France. It …

Lack of Tradition: The Secret to Lifelong Resilience

By Kristi Stolzenberg Nov 1, 2022Parenting

The 2022-2023 school year started with a twist at our house. The school our kids have attended for the last two years decided to switch their uniform policy and only allow uniforms …

Kristi’s children on their first day of school.

Navigating Loss Through the Holidays

By Kelly Bojan Oct 25, 2022Health & Wellness

I think about and write about loss a lot because I see so much of it in my clinical practice. No one can escape the emotions and feelings that come with it. …

Why I Choose to Stay at Home as a Military Spouse