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I pressed the fingertips of both hands between my eyes, rubbing intently, occasionally flaring out to massage my temples, as well. The bright lights...
Recently, I was talking with a friend whose daughter is graduating high school. Her daughter is so amazing—kind, a leader, smart, mature, beautiful, inclusive,...
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If I'm really honest with myself, I spent most of my kids' early years feeling like I was always falling short. Call it mom...
Our team at Military Moms Blog literally spans the globe - from Alaska to Italy to Japan ... and everywhere in between! So it...
Your family has been planning a vacation for some time, and your hope is to relax and enjoy a new exciting scenery while showing...
I am not naturally a "cool mom." Which is mostly OK with me.
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But I’d like to think I’m getting a little cooler hanging...
Maternal Mental Health
According to the World Health Organization, "Worldwide about 10% of pregnant women and 13% of women who have just given birth experience...
“We need to remember what's important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn't matter, but work is third.”
–Leslie Knope
I often say...
I did not grow up in a military family. We moved two blocks when I was six years old, and my parents still live...
Military Lifestyle
Between Headlines and Homework
March 2026
The morning starts like any other. I pour coffee while my oldest inspects the level of toasting on his toast. I sigh, roll...
