Tag: children
Let’s Cancel Apology Shaming
Our society is full of different types of shaming, and it's got to stop for the sake of our kids.
Shaming has taken on different...
First Time Homeschooling: What’s Working and What’s Not
This post is about my family's choice to homeschool. I realize we are extremely fortunate that it is a choice and acknowledge that for...
The Boys were Being Strange at School Today: Difficult Parenting
Parenting is hard, am I right?
Before I had children, I felt that I was a much more confident parent. I knew how I would...
My Kids ARE Trick-Or-Treating This Year
2020: between a global pandemic and resulting economic devastation, homeschool/virtual school, trying to work from home, social upheaval, violence and protests, and election year...
The Third-Culture Kid: What Is It And Are Your Kids A...
What is a Third-Culture Kid? Are your kids a part of this?
In 1950, American sociologist Ruth Useem coined the term third-culture kid. This described...
Six Ways You Can be a Disability Ally
One in five Americans – more than 54 million people– have a physical, sensory, or intellectual disability. This makes the disabled community the largest...
From a Military Kid: Your New Favorite Podcast is Right Here
What do you like to do for fun? When I am finished with my homework, I like to do things like draw, practice soccer...
An Uncomfortable Conversation About Pornography and Your Child
Breastfeeding. Preschool. Bicycle safety. Stranger danger. Moody teenagers. Deployment. Self-care. These are fairly common topics that you might come to expect here on Military...
The Great American: A Better Country Starts at Home
A couple of years ago, I was privileged to work with a very inspiring group of young people. They were committed to making positive...
Controlling the Chaos: Children and Chores
Kids and chores. When is the best time to start?
I say now.
With more of us at home than ever, this is a great time...
Military Moms Back to School Favorites
It's back to school time! Or is it?
There is still a great deal of uncertainty on how and where schooling will take place for...
I Post Photos of My Kids on Social Media – Here’s...
In the digital era of parent shaming, gaslighting, and social media hate, people are pouring out thousands of blog posts, news articles, and social...