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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
PCS’ing Without Your Older Children
While stationed in Guam with our young family, I met a couple whose three older children were all back in… Read More
11 Toddler Tips for Surviving the Next PCS
If a regular PCS is challenging, planning and completing a move with toddlers takes it to another level, as a… Read More
Modesty 101
Photo Credit Flickr WCFW My husband and I were discussing our girls, and the concerns we have for both of them.… 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
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: The Kids of Same-sex Parents
When I started going to my church I was nervous. I hadn’t been raised in a very religious home. It… Read More
Working at Home with Kids Underfoot
When I worked full time in an office, I always felt horribly guilty about all of the school holidays my… Read More
Boot Camp Sleepwalker
"Mommy! I'm awake because it is three thirty in the morning!" were the words that woke me up from a… Read More
I Think My “Survival Mode” is Broken!
As my husband prepares for his upcoming weeks long stint out of the country, I'm watching all the things he's… Read More
Staying Organized when the Kids Outnumber You!
This family of six is not the most organized but we do try our best to prevent last minute screaming… Read More
Can We Have It All?
When I was sixteen years old, I knew I was going to 'have it all.' How did I know? Because… Read More
You Could Be NEXT!
Article by Kama Shockey, Marine Corps Spouse I would like to talk about one of the most dreaded topics in… Read More
Lessons about Saying Goodbye from a Five-Year Old Military Child
It's PCS season. After six moves, I should be use to this. But it never gets easier. Several of us… Read More
Do Parents HELP Too Much?
I have been struggling lately with how much help I should give Cailin. Between selling Girl Scout cookies, crafty school… Read More
So I Haven’t Had an Adult Conversation Today
So. I haven't had an adult conversation today. (Hush now, I can hear you snickering.) But if you have stayed… Read More
5 Tips for the Work at Home Parent
Many military spouses have decided to seek employment that will allow them to work from home. In fact more people,… Read More
Photo Friday – Amazing Military Kids!
Last week we featured some great photos of adorable military babies! This week we are excited to showcase the wonderful… Read More
5 Ways My Kids Squashed My Dreams
Oh, now come on. If you have ever read my stuff before, you know I just love a juicy title.… Read More