Parenting is both a profound joy and a significant responsibility. Beyond nurturing and caring for a child, ensuring their safety is one of the...
Today is World Autism Day. Whether you stand for Awareness or Acceptance, the goal is still inclusivity. But we’re going to be talking broader...
Last summer, we decided that, for our summer vacation, we would spend a week in Cape Cod. We love to travel to places near...
When we find out our next duty station, I almost immediately start researching the area. I sit down with my favorite tried-and-true resources and...
Long summer days are almost upon us, and if you’re like me, you are feeling a mixture of excitement to have more time with...
As we draw close to the summer, one of the most challenging experiences for military families is navigating the inevitable farewells as friends relocate...
Dear Daughter,
As I sit down to write this, I find myself overwhelmed by a mix of emotions. You are almost 18, about to graduate...
Listen, I know many things about many things, but there are certain questions that I need help answering when my kids ask. Why? Honestly,...
Life in a military family has its own rhythm, one filled with constant change. Orders come, boxes are packed, and life moves forward. For...
Celine Dion’s recent documentary provides a window into the life of one of the world’s most iconic performers, offering not just insights into her...
Team sports have always been a big part in raising both of my boys. All the running around to make sure the kids are...
“Why don’t we have Halloween?”
My curious, confused almost-three-year-old gestured to our new neighbor’s elaborate seasonal display complete with a gigantic skeleton, a flying witch,...
Military Lifestyle
Expectations For When Your Active Duty Child Returns Home
HOORAY! They're coming home!
The season is here for our active duty service daughters and sons to come home. They have been gone for...
