There are hundreds, if not thousands, of research studies, commentaries, and articles published on the effects of military life upon children: the advantages and...
I have three kids, and when they were babies and toddlers, it was so easy to find “friends” for them, i.e., I found friends...
How do I get my 4-year-old to stop screaming?
A friend of mine posted this question on social media recently. The response she received was...
First, a story: I was traveling from Dallas to Miami to visit my mom for Easter. I had my three children — ages 10,...
I have always been a television person. I lack the attention span to sit down for hours watching movies, but give me entire seasons...
I know that I cannot be the only one who has heard this. And to be honest, I have heard it one too many...
Motherhood is one big learning curve. Every day – no, every hour – there is a new lesson to be learned. I am eight...
I've been secretly watching my preteen a little closer lately- not because she's bad. In fact, quite the opposite. She is young, impressionable, and...
It's that time of year again. We know it well. It starts around mid-May and goes through late summer. Permanent Change of Station (PCS)...
"Because getting there is half the fun. You know that." -- Clark W. Griswold (National Lampoon's Vacation)
Sometimes I feel like this quote from one...
Won any awards lately? Any big promotions on the horizon? Eh, me either girl, you’re in good company here. It turns out we're not...
Dear Husband,
It's been a long three years. In these three years we've had two babies, bought one house, and you've deployed at least 30...
Military Lifestyle
Stop Feeling Guilty for Desiring More
Releasing Guilt and Reclaiming Your Own Desire
One thing I learned quickly when I became a military spouse was that I had absolutely no business...
