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 duty station for two years (give or take), you begin to contemplate what's next. That...
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 emotions and not be able to process them. There are many things to be excited...
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, joint replacements, surgeries, and general illnesses. A fair number of patients I see also have...
Today was a yes/and day.
You know the ones. The days, weeks, months, seasons.
I first grabbed onto the yes/and idea after hearing it explained by Annie F Downs, a writer, speaker, and podcast host I’d love to be friends with...
I wanted to tell you about a devotional I read recently: The Beauty of Motherhood. It’s one I wish I had years ago, but one I now hope to share with new mom friends everywhere. It’s one all moms...
I'm currently recovering from a broken leg and ankle. I lost my grip on the playground and heard a steady crunch as I collapsed like whipped cream onto a sundae into the thick sand. Instead of sitting in the...
No one has tried to take away my birthday, but I'm taking it back anyway. Birthdays seem to change as we get older and are often less fun. I loved my birthday as a kid and want to keep...
Vocabulary is not just a worksheet that comes home from school. It comes in all areas of life and is so important in teaching kids who they are and how to be safe:
"So, Regina rhymes with vagina?" one of...
I dreaded my six week postpartum appointment. I was barely sleeping, my body looked like a deflated Halloween costume, and I cried at the most randomest things. How did I not look like the women splashed all over the...
I have 3 kids, two of which were born pretty close together. I called their infancies and toddlerdom my “baby years.” My baby years that were full of the same. The same cup. The same plate. The same toy...
If I was asked what my biggest weakness is, I’d have to say I try to do too much. Like many moms, I always think I can take on one more thing. I can do one more load of...
April is the Month of the Military Child! The Department of Defense brings attention to the sacrifice of military service on our children, celebrating their extraordinary resolve in the face of constant change. According to the Department of Defense, there...
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2025 Book Bingo: Military Edition
If you are already a reader or want to dedicate more time to reading in 2025, consider participating in our 2025 Book Bingo: Military...
