Tag: children
The Importance of Writing Letters
The first time I remember my dad being gone was during a year-long deployment to South Korea when I was in the second grade....
Nothing Left to Give: When Your Glass of Water is Sucked...
Today, my best friend came to me with all kinds of wonderful ideas about helping out in our community and things my family could...
Working Part Time: The Best of Both Worlds
Before I got pregnant, I assumed I would continue working full time. A friend of mine said, "I'm a better mom when I work,"...
Non-Scary Halloween Stories For Your Littles
I'm not a big holiday decorator, but I love children's holiday books. There's no shortage of Halloween books, but it can be tricky to...
What Down Syndrome Is NOT
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and, if you have a friend with a family member who has Down syndrome, your Facebook or Instagram...
Miscarriage and the Military: Navigating the Logistics of Loss
As a military spouse, I’ve been conditioned to expect bumps in the road. Changes are inevitable, everything is taken with a grain of salt,...
To The Formula-Feeding Mother: A Letter of Praise and Encouragement
This crazy life we call motherhood is a common bond that we all share, right? Yet I can't help but look at social media...
Dear Mom: I’m Sorry I Hated Your Kisses
Dear Mom,
From the moment I can remember, you have always kissed me goodnight, goodbye or even good luck. I have ducked, dodged, avoided and...
My Wish For My Son as He Heads Back to School
Like all parents, I want my son to have a good school year. I want him to make friends, excel academically, enjoy athletics, and...
Helping Kids Prosper Through PCS Season: Part 2
When my daughter began struggling with a season of Permanent Changes of Station (PCS) that resulted in a handful of family and friends leaving...
Helping Kids Prosper Through PCS Season: Part 1
Like most military families, we’ve had our fair share of difficult moves. There was the time morning sickness began on day two of our...
How Cancer Helped Me Become My Daughter’s Mama
I couldn't wait to become a mom. I started my family at a pretty young age, and as I loved my little wee ones,...