Reda Hicks

Adoption 101: The Breakdown of Resources

This is the third installment in my series on adoption for military families. In the first installment, we talked about… Read More

23 Memes of the Crazy Questions Civilians Ask MilSpouses

There is clearly a distinction between how military families and their civilian counterparts think about things, usually informed by particular experiences… Read More

Non-Profit 101: To Form an Org, or Not to Form an Org

[This is the first installment in a series about the dos and don’ts of non-profit organizations. From making the decision… Read More

UN-Geobaching: Learning to be a Family Under One Roof

Until just a few years ago, I had never heard of a “geobachelor.” I come from a pretty military heavy… Read More

Adoption 101: The Home Study Process

Photo credit: Flickr user Tony Kwintera   This is the second installment in my series on adoption for military families.… Read More

Adoption 101: The Basics for Military Families

(Photo Credit - Lemonadtales.com) Adoption 101: A Series on the Basics for Military Families I am absolutely thrilled to be… Read More

License Portability

Dear Reda, I will be moving to Fort Dix next month. I am a Registered Nurse currently licensed in MN.… Read More

Is It Unfair to Apply for a Job While Pregnant?

QUESTION: In your opinion, is it unfair to an employer to apply for a job while pregnant? ANSWER: Dear MilSpouse,… Read More