military parents

Are Military Parents Stricter Than Civilian Parents With Their Kids?

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”Jim Rohn Discipline is the heart and soul of military life.  It makes… Read More

Moving Through a Pandemic: Ideas for Connecting Military Kids After a PCS

Moving during a pandemic is not for the weak. Moving every few years in general is hard, but moving with… Read More

Veteran Dad, Veteran Daughter

It was a typical Sunday afternoon when I got the call from my sister. The one I knew would be… Read More

Military Couple Celebrates Gender Reveal at SeaWorld — and a Killer Whale Shared the Big News

From People.com (click full screen!) The parents-to-be learn they're expecting a girl when an orca at SeaWorld points her nose… Read More

It Takes A Village to Raise Moms, Too

I want to dedicate this article to an amazing milspouse, mother, and friend. She was an overall light to those… Read More

3 Life Changing Gifts My Military Parents Gave Me

Who knew that folding clothes the “navy way” and putting on sheets so tight that you could bounce a quarter… Read More

Awkward Conversations With Your MilKids About Sex

As a former teenage parent and the mother of military dependents, I know firsthand how important it is to maintain… Read More

Military Kids: The Demise of The Warrior-Caste

“Son, I know you want to serve your country like Dad does, but you may not be able to…I’m so… Read More

Set the Tone for YOUR Military Family

It's a new year! What’s the plan for you and your family? One of our traditions is to sit down… Read More

Married But Living the Role of a Single Mother

“Is today Saturday?” I asked myself as I laid in my small twin bed and gazed at the mirror with… Read More

8 Silver Linings You Can Find in Infertility

Some call it unexplained infertility, others call it difficulty conceiving, and I’ve even referred to it as reproductively challenged. No… Read More

Being a Stay-at-Home-Mom = The Hardest Job I’ve Ever Had

I never thought there’d be a day when I felt a 9 to 5 was more of a vacation until… 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

A Letter to My Unborn Child

Only weeks ago, my husband and I received the news that our sixth child – the second together and a… Read More

Stand With Moms: A Heartbreaking Story Of The Effects Of Postpartum Depression

I’ve read about, heard and even seen tragic instances transpire right in front of my eyes-pausing to ask questions and… Read More

Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, and the Military

Before I experienced my first miscarriage the thought of losing a pregnancy seemed like a far away thought. Of course… Read More

Men’s Restrooms Will Now Require Baby Changing Stations.Men’s Restrooms Will Now Require Baby Changing Stations.

From Huffingtonpost.com Attention, parents! The U.S. is moving one step closer to potty parity. On Oct. 7, President Obama signed… Read More

The U.S. Military Is Failing to Support Its Sickest Kids

Article originally published in The Atlantic. The military health-care system serves 2 million children, but there are only a handful… Read More