Tag: Parenting
Exhausted + Burned Out: Finding My Break In The Work From...
I know I'm not alone when I say I am overwhelmed. I am exhausted. I am burned out.
It started with working from home in...
When Good Enough Really Isn’t Enough
I cannot count all the times I have looked in the mirror and said to myself, “Good enough.” But, I distinctly remember the first...
Voting: Your Right and Your Duty
Did you know that there is a very important election this November?
The 2020 United States elections are scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2020. All...
Confessions Of A Mom: A Stay-At-Home Mom
I became a stay-at-home mom on purpose.
I had to quit my job and was 27 weeks pregnant when I moved to the great state...
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 Sandwich Generation Unwrapped
What’s your favorite sandwich? I love a good panini filled with roast beef and cheddar cheese, maybe a little tomato and avocado. Yum! Drooling...
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...
3 Body-Positive, Conversation-Starter Movies to Watch with Your Teen
I hate to admit this, but it starts young.
I remember the first time my daughter called herself fat. She was only 5 years old....
What’s Next After The Empty Nest?
Empty. What a strange word.
It has multiple meanings. You might have an empty bank account, an empty stomach, or an empty bucket. Dictionary.com lists...