parenting

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