Relationships

Avoid These 7 Communication Pitfalls in Your Military Marriage

Originally posted on Verdant Oak Behavior Health By Diane Thorp, California Licensed Psychotherapist Often couples come to me asking for… Read More

4 Ways to Teach your MilKid to Be an Advocate

We spend a large portion of our time advocating for our military kids. Many of the challenges they face are… Read More

6 Tips To Be the Friend People Actually Like

When I was in 1st grade, my BESTFRIENDINTHEWHOLEWIDEWORLDOHMAHGOSH broke up with me on the bus on the way to school.… Read More

Fed Is Best: Yes, I Bottle-Feed…Don’t Judge Me!

Even before that little bundle of joy enters the world, every woman has visions of what new motherhood is going… Read More

The Ghost of Extended Family

There were a lot of things I expected as a military wife: Deployments, TDYs, moving often and being far from… Read More

3 Steps to Busting Summer Boredom

“I’m Bored.” These two seemingly innocuous words can strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned military spouse… Read More

Why We For Real Have Got to Get to Know Our Neighbors

Let me tell you a story. A few months ago, the ambulance was called for a little boy in my… Read More

A Letter to Military Dads

I have more than a few heart wrenching scenes engraved within my memories spanning my short 28 years, but perhaps… Read More

What TO Say and What NOT to Say to Our Military Kids

Originally published by Blue Star Families A knock at the door with dinner, a mowed lawn, a shoulder to lean… Read More

Top 3 Ways to Be the Military Spouse Friend Everyone Wants

The process of finding military spouse friends is often compared to speed dating. Due to the highly mobile nature of… Read More