Deployment is what I might call the second “D word” unique to military families, and unfortunately, a word we must at some point speak to our children. If you are like me, …
Explaining Deployment to Young Kids
Topic: Deployment
Staying Connected Through the Distance
It goes without saying that staying connected to your spouse during separations takes effort on both parts. If you’re like me, and your love language is “quality time,” then you are in …
Now and Then: The Shift in Military Spouse Culture
Having teenagers is a great way to make sure we’re reminded daily that we are old. I often tell my kids what life was like before the internet, that phones used to …
The Unexpected Journey of Military Spouses
Can I just say if this life has taught me anything, it should have taught me to always expect the unexpected. So, when this deployment got extended (as they almost always do), …
Solo Parenting Hacks
Solo parenting seasons are a regular occurrence in the lives of military spouses — sometimes only for a few days, but sometimes they can last several months. Regardless of the duration, these …
A Military Spouse’s Journey Through Deployment
“Deployment” is a dreaded word that sends heartache through each of us, whether you’re a spouse who’s new to this lifestyle or have been at it for years. Truthfully, in terms of …
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