When the opportunity to serve our country arose, my husband and I decided together that it would be a great opportunity for both of us. While my husband has the commission, I …
How Military Life Shaped Me
Struggling with Trust During Deployment
When couples spend time separated by long distances, it’s common to run into problems with miscommunication and misunderstandings. During deployment, when communication is sometimes limited or unavailable, military couples often struggle to …
Five Tips for Eating Healthy During Stressful Times
Children are out of school, social distancing is the new norm, and so is uncertainty as we all deal with the coronavirus outbreak. Add this to the usual life responsibilities of work, …
Navigating COVID-19 as a MilKid
I’m Ryan, a 19-year-old Navy brat. I have spent my life all around the world, having moved ten times, attended nine different schools, and persevered through several six-to-eight-month deployments. My family is …
Talking to Children About Coronavirus
“I sure could use a hug right now.” How many of us have said those words before? Having a bad day, feeling sad, feeling stressed — a hug can often be the …
COVID-19: The Impact on Travel Restrictions and PCS’ing
Things are changing fast in the military world. New information pours in daily and it seems every day there are new restrictions or updates about the coronavirus. Many military families have been …
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