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Ways To Entertain Kids Indoors During the Colder Months

By Sydney Smith Feb 4, 2025Parenting

After moving to Washington, we are trying to adopt the local mantra: “No bad weather, just bad clothing.” As a military family, we are determined to embrace the lifestyle wherever we are. …

High School Graduation Party Planning Tips

By Dawn Smith Dec 3, 2024Parenting

Hey, senior parents, May and June will be here before you know it. Are you ready to plan a graduation party? With all the busyness of senior year, it’s best to get …

Navigating College Admission Letters

By Dawn Smith Nov 5, 2024Parenting

Soon, college letters will hit students’ inboxes and reveal what’s ahead for the next few years. It’s an emotionally confusing time for everyone, mixed with pride, wistfulness, excitement and anxiety. One way …

A Military Parent’s Bittersweet Farewell to High School

By Dawn Smith Oct 8, 2024Parenting

As the last weeks of summer slipped away and fall arrived, a bittersweet anticipation took over our house — at least, that’s how I feel. Our only child is starting her final …

A Peace-Filled Family

By Guest Blogger Sep 30, 2024Parenting

As my two kids and I stood in the airport terminal, waiting for my husband to walk out of security, I had a wave of emotions that flushed over me. I felt …

Remembering Where They Came From

By Kristi Stolzenberg Sep 10, 2024Parenting

When our kids were younger, I used to trail them with the camera — whether it was my “good” camera or my phone, it didn’t matter. Things kind of tapered off when …

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Ways To Entertain Kids Indoors During the Colder Months