On a drive to a spouse event, with a back seat full of babysitters (my tween daughter and a couple of her friends), I overheard them playing an exhilarating round of “What’s …
Leaving a Lifestyle, Not a Job
A Season for Saying “No”
It’s easy to arrive at a new duty station and feel so overwhelmed by your suddenly empty calendar full of free time. Suddenly, you’re without friends, connections or community — the pillars …
The Stress Behind “Hurry up and Wait”
It’s that involuntary feeling that hits when we’re on the brink of something big — orders, deployments, homecomings, retirements — the moments that shake every military family. We call it the stress …
Back-To-School Educational Resources for Military Families
Frustration and a PCS often go hand in hand, and the irritation can feel personal when it relates to your children’s schooling transition, regardless of a public, private or homeschool education. It’s …
Back-To-School Bites: Healthy Eating on a Budget for Busy Families
As a dietitian, one of the main complaints I hear from patients is how expensive eating healthy can be or how little time they have to prepare nutritious meals. For others, eating …
Building Community at a New Duty Station
As a military spouse, I’ve been the “new kid on the block” more times than I can count. Each PCS move drops you into a new neighborhood, a new base and a …
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