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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 own ways.

Unpacking the Keepsakes

By Kristi Stolzenberg Aug 1, 2023Moving

Oh, the junk closet. Folks outside of the military tend to restrict their junk to a drawer, but we like to overachieve in the military community and dedicate closets — sometimes entire …

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

Joys and Pains of Making New Friends as a Parent

By Kristi Stolzenberg Jul 11, 2023Relationships

When my son was a toddler, I read about this fantastic parenting hack that would teach your child not to interrupt you while you were speaking with another adult. I was to …

Transitions for Military Pets

By Kelly Bojan Jul 5, 2023Moving

Our pets are members of our family. They bring us joy, comfort and companionship, and are integral parts of our lives. As a military spouse, the thing I stress most about when …

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 …

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