parenting in the military
Now Hear This! Military Kid Writes Book About Her Hearing Loss Journey
See this and more inside the December issue of Military Spouse Magazine! Our daughter Harper came into this world with… Read More
9 Military Spouses Share Their Top Tips for Solo Parenting
We’ve all been there. Kid one has an ear infection. Kid two is in the throes of the terrible twos.… Read More
5 Ways to Give Your Mil-Kiddos the Best Opportunities Possible
In 2007, I sat down on my living room floor and opened my book for a night class I was… Read More
I Can’t Enjoy Every Second #momguilt
“Enjoy every second- they grow up so fast!” Mothers hear it all the time – from family, friends, and even… Read More
I Battled Postpartum Depression and Found Myself Again
My life as a military spouse consists of the same chaotic rhythms and homesick moments as most. The winds and… 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
Mom’s Hilarious Video Shows The Difference Between Your 1st Pregnancy & All The Rest
From Story of This Life We are cracking up over this all-too-real depiction of your first pregnancy vs. all the… 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
Why We NEED to Be ‘Bad Moms’
I have been inspired. I have seen the light. I once was blind, but now I see and it’s ALL thanks… Read More
Why One School Cracked Down On Parents’ Dress Code
Originally from Skinnymom.com It’s obvious that at school, a dress code for students is important. But what about for the… Read More
When I See My Photos At Funerals
I have a tendency to overthink everything I do- but there’s one area of my life that time, war, and collected… Read More
3 Simple Ways to Combat Childhood Obesity
It’s no secret that obesity has been on the rise. Everywhere we look there are more studies done to alert… Read More
Are You Making These 5 Parenting Mistakes?
"Why does it always appear that everyone else's kids are perfect, except mine?" A friend wrote this message on Facebook.… Read More
Harnessing Grit
Article by Jill Qualters, Navy Spouse. To read more of Jill's work, visit here. "Grit is a measurement of sandpaper,… Read More
Why Being YOU Is Good Enough
I knew something was wrong as soon as I struggled to bench press 85 pounds. I remember thinking to myself,… Read More