Tag: Parenting
What if 20 Years Isn’t the End?
8 states and 11 moves is what we have accomplished so far since my husband enlisted in the Coast Guard 20 years ago, with...
Letting Go Without Losing Them
Letting go without losing them is a delicate process. There are so many hearts involved and feelings that must be considered. I know, because...
Operation Purple Camp: Where Military Kids Can Just Be Kids!
Figuring out how their kids will spend the summer is an issue every parent faces; military moms and dads are no different. While summer...
Your Child Has Already Been Targeted: What to Know About Human...
Human Trafficking in America
If you're like me, there's a good chance that up until a few years ago, you had no idea that human...
The Scariest Night of the Year: Halloween with Food Allergies
The scariest night of the year is coming up – especially for food allergy parents. If your kids with food allergies are like mine,...
Deciphering Your Teen’s Slang
Trying to decipher the slang that my teenage son and his friends speak lately is like learning a whole new language! Where do these...
Baby Safety Month Tips for Parents
Parenting is both a profound joy and a significant responsibility. Beyond nurturing and caring for a child, ensuring their safety is one of the...
5 Ways to Teach Your Children to be Inclusive
Today is World Autism Day. Whether you stand for Awareness or Acceptance, the goal is still inclusivity. But we’re going to be talking broader...
A Tool Kit for the New Military Mama: An Interview With...
We know firsthand how beneficial community can be. We want to show our Moms of Service Members that they have a safe place to...
Can I Borrow That Book?
I have a twelve year old who tears through books at a speed I can’t believe, and a ten year old who listens to...
Deployment and PCS Resources for Military Kids
April is month of the military child!
As a certified child life specialist (CCLS) I use play and bibliotherapy to help children cope with stressful...
Making Mornings Manageable Again
The winter blues. Somehow they always catch me off guard. And nowhere is this more evident than in my family’s weekday morning routine. Every...