Learning to read is an important milestone for any child, but a parent’s job doesn’t end when your child finally learns to read on their own. You want to foster a love …
Promoting Reading for Military Kids
Keeping Marriage Strong During Deployment
Spending time apart is difficult for any relationship. Military couples going through deployment face challenges such as limited communication, time zone differences, combat zone stress, and missing important life moments. A deployment …
Learning to Cook for One, Two or 22
Gone are the bachelorette days of a glass of wine and some crackers for dinner, but as a married woman in her twenties, the kitchen and I are still getting to know …
On the Mend
This month is my son’s third birthday, and in celebration of his life, I want to share my tips on healing after trauma. Life is unpredictable, and you never know when hardship …
The Impact of a Shipyard Sea Tour
During tours, sailors normally spend a significant amount of time at sea. However, for some sailors that isn’t the case. My husband is attached to a submarine in a shipyard. He will …
Thankful for a Terrible Assignment
Every branch of service has a base or two that are considered “terrible” assignments. Minot AFB in North Dakota is definitely at the top of the terrible list for the Air Force. …
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