Relationships

10 Reasons My Civilian Friends Are the Best

There are so many wonderful reasons to love being a military spouse, not least of which are the exotic duty… Read More

22 Inevitable Consequences of Being a Third Culture Kid

h/t “TCKs are the prototype citizens of the future.”        -Ted Ward, sociologist, 1984 1. The question where… Read More

How Homeschooling has Brought Peace to This Military Family

Shared from homeschoolstrong.blogspot.com We made the choice to home school 5 years ago but continuing to home school has not… Read More

Parents Need to Know the Military-Connected Children’s Educational Bill of Rights

Military-connected children have educational rights. They may not be called educational rights in any law or policy, but the intent… Read More

6 Answers About Collecting Data on Military Kids

1. What is the Military Student Data Identifier?  Currently, there is no reliable and consistent data available on the academic… Read More

Yes, I “Let” My Husband…

Somewhere out there is a military spouse outraged at the next step in my husband’s career. And the outrage is… Read More

5 Ways to Be an Anchor in Your Military Marriage

Sometimes it can feel like everything about the military lifestyle is designed to sink your marital boat. From the constant changes… Read More

Love Lives On Through Grief Rituals

To honor her husband’s 40th birthday last month, my friend Chrissy thoughtfully planned a day filled with his favorite festivities:… Read More

9 Easy Ways to Welcome a New Military Family

Welcome, neighbors! >> (start pinning your ideas on our brand new Pinterest board!) The moving truck is gone; there are… Read More

The 5 Hardest Things About Being a Good Parent

Let’s get down to brass tacks. Being a good parent is like living in a glass case of emotion. Stuffed with… Read More