Caitlin Antonides
Caitlin is a wife, mother and sometimes English teacher (thanks PCS schedule!), who is originally from the Chicagoland area. She jumped headfirst into military life after marrying her husband, James, in 2010, and has enjoyed a whirlwind of adventures ever since. Her favorite part of being a military spouse is the frequency with which her family is able to travel and explore new cultures. She enjoys snuggling her two children, cruising Netflix with her husband, and writing with her sister at their joint blog, Loud Is Ladylike. Caitlin is thrilled to be part of the Military Moms Blog team and looks forward to connecting with the many wonderful members of this community.
10 Keys to Academic Success for Military Kids — Part 2
Being a secondary education teacher, I have a soft spot in my heart for the struggles our military kids endure, and how they relate to academic performance. Although a recent PCS has me back...
The Silent Service of Cindy and Carol: A Tribute to the Wives of John...
As the nation mourns the loss of Senator John McCain, his life will be celebrated in multiple locations, criss-crossing the vast geographic and cultural boundaries of the country for which he so greatly suffered,...
10 Keys to Academic Success for Military Kids – Part 1
It’s one of the biggest struggles military families face: ensuring a quality education for their children. Frequent moves and their resulting long-term disruptions make continuity of education difficult; and while other families often take...
When the Baby Days are Dark
My son turns 4-years-old this month. So far, he mostly seems concerned about his cake, unsure whether it should be firetruck or dinosaur themed. All that’s certain at this point is that, in true...
How to Help Your Child’s Teacher Survive the End of the School Year
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! And while we teachers absolutely love your thoughtful words and gifts (and Starbucks gift cards), there's one thing we appreciate the most: parents having our backs as we head into...
In Defense of the Bad Duty Station
We’ve all been there. That dreaded phone call.
“Orders came in. Are you sitting down?”
“Yes…” A prickly anticipation fills the air, like your foot falling asleep. You teeter between giddy excitement and a foreboding sense...
An Apology to the Military Spouse
Dear Military Spouse,
I wasn’t always one of you. And even after I was, I wasn’t really.
I was a Midwestern kid who spent every day of her life in the same brick ranch on Bloomfield...
Finding Your Inner Wonder Woman
My first Christmas gift of the season came a couple weeks early, at a play date with a dear friend and our kids. As time was drawing to a close, she pulled out a...
The Year Christmas Came Early
On a sunny December morning three years ago, my kids woke up to the sound of Christmas music and the aroma of our traditional egg casserole filling the house. The warm Texas sun beat...
The Many Hats of Modern Moms
The words “fashion-forward” and motherhood don’t often go hand-in-hand. Of course, there’s always the impossibly put together mom at play group who manages to rock heeled boots and flawless make-up while juggling a 2-year-old...
Miscarriage and the Military: Navigating the Logistics of Loss
As a military spouse, I’ve been conditioned to expect bumps in the road. Changes are inevitable, everything is taken with a grain of salt, and nothing is official until it’s in the rear view...
Helping Kids Prosper Through PCS Season: Part 2
When my daughter began struggling with a season of Permanent Changes of Station (PCS) that resulted in a handful of family and friends leaving our small Army community, I was challenged to consider the...