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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 …

Lizann’s son standing in front of the moving boxes packed away in the moving truck

Finding Hope When Military Life Feels Dreary

By Lizann Lightfoot May 23, 2023Military Life

There are days when military life feels overwhelming. Maybe you are living in a difficult location, your service member has a challenging job right now, or you are dreading an upcoming move. …

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Reunion Tips for Military Homecomings

Surviving a TDY with Young Children

When the Deployment Countdown is Taking Forever

Celebrating the Big Things … Twice

How to Talk to Your Kids About a Big Change

Finding Hope When Military Life Feels Dreary

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Reunion Tips for Military Homecomings

Surviving a TDY with Young Children

When the Deployment Countdown is Taking Forever

Celebrating the Big Things … Twice

How to Talk to Your Kids About a Big Change

Finding Hope When Military Life Feels Dreary

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