Tag: Parenting
Europe in the Fall: 5 Weekend Trips with Kids
Fall is my favorite season – I love the beautiful colors of the foliage, the cooler temperatures, and the calm in the schedule before...
Knowing and Setting Your Limits as a Wife, Mother and Friend
Recently, a friend asked me to come over and help her babysit. She'd agreed to babysit another friend's two children. I immediately said yes with absolutely...
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,...
PCSing with an Exceptional Family Member
Recently, my husband's military record changed to reflect that he now has an "exceptional family member." Prior to the diagnosis, nothing appeared amiss. Afterwards, I experienced an array of...
I Am not Superwoman
In the last nine months, I’ve had a lot on my plate. With a full-time job, 5-year-old twins, preparing to PCS, and being pregnant,...
Keeping Your Dreams Alive as a Mom
I fell in love with theater at a young age. Growing up, I participated in school plays and church plays. I got involved with...
Military Spouse and Working Mom: the Struggle is Real
Momming ain’t easy. Being a military spouse ain’t easy. Having a career ain’t easy. Add all three together, and let me tell you, the...
How to Get A No Cost Breast Pump Through Tricare
This week on the blog – in conjunction with The Breastfeeding Shop – we are thrilled to run a series of posts on breastfeeding...