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Topic: Deployment

Transitions in Military Life Affect the Whole Family

By Lizann Lightfoot Oct 10, 2023Military Life

When a service member prepares to go on a deployment, do a PCS move, or transition out of the military, they are required to go through several levels of discussions and counseling …

Reunion Tips for Military Homecomings

By Lizann Lightfoot Sep 19, 2023Deployment

After a long deployment, it’s finally homecoming month! You’re so excited for your service member to return! But… you also have a quiet fear that everything won’t be rainbows and butterflies after …

Surviving a TDY with Young Children

By Sydney Smith Aug 29, 2023Deployment

Back in April, my husband left for six weeks, when I was just six weeks postpartum with a newborn, a one-year-old, and a four-year-old who were each a full-time job in their …

When the Deployment Countdown is Taking Forever

By Lizann Lightfoot Aug 15, 2023Deployment

Deployment can feel like a roller coaster with many emotional ups and downs. When you finally hit the halfway mark, it’s a celebration. Yay — you made it halfway! The next moment, …

Celebrating the Big Things … Twice

By Tanecia Favors Jul 25, 2023Military Life

For the longest time, making big memories when my sailor was not home was something I avoided. My mindset changed once my preteen voiced his disappointment about not celebrating important things because …

Children running in a park with balloons

How to Talk to Your Kids About a Big Change

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 20, 2023Moving

You’ve just learned that your military family is moving. Or you have a deployment in your future. There are so many questions buzzing in your mind. If you’re a parent, one of …

Topic: Deployment