My husband and I met after he had already committed to the Air Force. My basic understanding of the military (and military spouses) involved...
Mothers everywhere have their favorite catch phrases. Many helpful or humorous words said by moms have been immortalized on bumperstickers, t-shirts, throw pillows, and...
“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish...
School's (almost) out for summer! Bring on the sunscreen, sunnies, swimsuits, sticky watermelon fingers, and that beautiful summer sun!
If you are a parent or...
There she is- an overpacked lady speed walking through the airport with a jogging stroller, a kid's backpack hooked onto the handle, the lady...
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As I type this I am about six months away from the big 4-0. Not gonna lie, I am...
May is both Food Allergy Awareness Month and Celiac Awareness Month. It is also the beginning of PCS season for many military families. Moving...
This afternoon my husband left for the “undreth” time. This is a short stint, just two sleeps as we refer to it. After 17...
Deployment is hard. It's messy. It's unnerving and overwhelming. It's chaos and calamity wrapped up in the ever changing emotions of kids and parents...
Although I can't speak for all military families, I feel I can safely say that once the majority of military families are at a...
A permanent change of station (PCS) is difficult for many children. It’s difficult as a parent to watch your military child feel so many...
I've been an occupational therapist for 15 years. During most of that time, I have worked with older adults who are recovering from strokes,...
Military Lifestyle
The Invisible Load of Supporting Love, Duty and Ambition
When Support Feels Like a Full-Time Job
Bedtime is finally here, again. The house is quiet. But your mind is racing through a never-ending...
