Tag: children
Sticking Together for the Kids? That Might Be a Bad Idea
Being in the military is stressful, and being married is stressful. Being married in the military is something only those who experience it know!...
In Defense Of Positivity: Do You Really Want To Hear The...
So a reader commented on a post recently that it was great for the positive spin the writer was giving, but what about the rest...
Friday Favorites – Family Board Games
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty...
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...












