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The Best Advice I Received from a Military OneSource Counselor

By Lizann Lightfoot May 21, 2024Military Life

There are several key moments in my military life when I have turned to a Military OneSource counselor for advice and support. The network of professional counselors vetted through Military OneSource is …

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How to Support Our Children in Uncertain Times

By Katelyn Nixon Jan 30, 2024Parenting

I recently took my kids to the nail salon with me. There, they learned about recent school shootings, the war in Israel and the battle lines in Ukraine. All within one 15-minute …

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, …

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The Best Advice I Received from a Military OneSource Counselor

How to Support Our Children in Uncertain Times

Transitions in Military Life Affect the Whole Family

Reunion Tips for Military Homecomings

Surviving a TDY with Young Children

When the Deployment Countdown is Taking Forever

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Topic: Deployment

The Best Advice I Received from a Military OneSource Counselor

How to Support Our Children in Uncertain Times

Transitions in Military Life Affect the Whole Family

Reunion Tips for Military Homecomings

Surviving a TDY with Young Children

When the Deployment Countdown is Taking Forever

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