Military Moms

For the people who know me and are reading this, you’ll probably find it ironic that I, of all people, am writing about stress. To clarify, the person writing this post is generally a stressed-out mom. To which I say,...

Maternal mental health has side effects that most mamas are ill-equipped to manage. We walk around acting like all is well – all the time (Oscar-winning performances no doubt). I was blessed with birthing 1 child – my son/Airman for...

Hello, everyone. I’m Connie, and today I’m opening up about a chapter in our lives that has been as challenging as it has been transformative. For 22 years, my husband Ben wore the Marine Corps uniform with honor and...

An open letter to the Mom of a Military Spouse, Aka my mom. And the moms out there who’ve earned it.  You don’t have your own day, but this year I’m happily sharing my sliver of Military Spouse Appreciation Day with...

Ever heard of a “Mommy Reset?” This past February, my husband and two kids packed up their ski gear and flew to Idaho to enjoy their “ski week” with tons of fresh powder. I, on the other hand, stayed...

The well-being of mothers is crucial, impacting the entire family yet is often overshadowed by physical health priorities. Maternal mental health encompasses a spectrum from prenatal anxiety to postpartum depression and beyond. Recognizing the significance of these conditions, Telemynd...

While attending BMT for the world’s greatest Air Force, trainees find themselves assigned to certain job duties – Chow Runners, Flight Guidon, or Road Guards. From a mama’s perspective – these duties prepare them for dorm life and beyond....

I have not only joined Military Mom Collective as a mother and a military spouse, but I am also a Veterinary nurse. We were called vet techs, but my schooling and experience are the same as an RN in...

About 160 years ago Yosemite National Park became the first piece of wildland protected forever, thanks to Mr. Abraham Lincoln. For those who aren’t familiar with the National Parks, Yosemite is in the beautiful state of California. It is...

I was first introduced to Tiny Troops Soccer through a fellow military spouse while I was pregnant with my first child.  While I knew it wasn't going to be something we could participate in for a few years, I...

Writing to your trainee while in basic training can serve as a lifeline, connecting recruits to their support systems during a time of intense transformation. Each letter becomes a cherished thread of communication, weaving through the rigors of training...

March is child life month! The field of child life is small, but mighty and over the years we have expanded from strictly working in hospitals to now working in the communities, dental offices, funeral homes, schools, etc. Child...