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Addressing the Identity Drift

By Kristi Stolzenberg Sep 15, 2026Health & Wellness

Today’s blog is starting with a vocabulary lesson. “Shift” is an active, intentional move or change. “Drift” happens to us without effort (or, oftentimes, even awareness) on our part.

The Mental Load of Being Alone

By Lauren Hagee Glintz Jun 23, 2026Health & Wellness

The other night, I was cleaning up dinner, my two children at my feet, when the fire alarms throughout our house began blasting. Of course, the baby started crying. Of course, my …

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Military Life Fueled My Anxiety, Then Taught Me to Manage It

By Kristi Stolzenberg Apr 28, 2026Health & Wellness

I’ve wrestled with anxiety my entire life. But growing up in the 80s and 90s, we didn’t label it “anxiety.” We didn’t really label it anything, and as a result, I thought …

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Self-Care Strategies for Low-Stress Holidays

By Lizann Lightfoot Dec 9, 2025Health & Wellness

As the days grow shorter and holiday lights start twinkling on base, the season’s demands can sneak up fast — coordinating kids’ events, base gatherings, decorations and gift lists. For us in …

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Myths Debunked: Exploring WIC Benefits for Military Families

By Guest Blogger Dec 2, 2025Health & Wellness

It’s no secret that life as a military family can be challenging. Deployments, field exercises, specialty schools, unpredictable work and frequent moves can make raising a family more difficult. Still, some are …

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Back-To-School Bites: Healthy Eating on a Budget for Busy Families

By Guest Blogger Jul 22, 2025Health & Wellness

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 …

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Addressing the Identity Drift

The Mental Load of Being Alone

Military Life Fueled My Anxiety, Then Taught Me to Manage It

Self-Care Strategies for Low-Stress Holidays

Myths Debunked: Exploring WIC Benefits for Military Families

Back-To-School Bites: Healthy Eating on a Budget for Busy Families

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Addressing the Identity Drift

The Mental Load of Being Alone

Military Life Fueled My Anxiety, Then Taught Me to Manage It

Self-Care Strategies for Low-Stress Holidays

Myths Debunked: Exploring WIC Benefits for Military Families

Back-To-School Bites: Healthy Eating on a Budget for Busy Families

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