Life

The Scary Announcements: Deployments, PCS’s, and TDY’s

If you ask most spouses, they can recall their first "scary announcement moment." Whether it was for a Short Tour… Read More

Halloween Hacks: Last Minute Costumes Because…You Forgot

“Mom! I need a costume tomorrow!”- every kid during deployment We’ve all been there. You’re making the night-time rounds, turning… Read More

Does Everyone Hate Me or Do I Just Need a Snack?

Have you ever had one of those word vomiting, all telling, and hyper emotional conversations with someone who only knows… Read More

The Secret to Continuity of Care For Military Kids With Special Needs

Continuity of care for children with special needs is difficult under ideal circumstances. We can all agree military families do… Read More

Breaking up the Mid-station Doldrums

There comes a point at every base where the "new place excitement" starts to wear off. You might not realize… Read More

The RACE: Connecting Military Teens Through Competition

It’s a Monday night in August. Tweens and teens are flocking to the field of RAF Lakenheath dressed from head… Read More

The Great Outdoors with Kids: Tips for Spending Time Outside with Your Children

We’ve often heard the benefits of getting outside. From improved mental health to increased immunity, there’s no question that spending… Read More

10 Dos and Don’ts to Encourage Your Child’s Teacher

With the new school year in full swing, I can already tell that the wonderful teachers serving our kiddos are… Read More

5 Ways to Combat the Anxious MilSpouse Heart

“You are not alone.” "Everything is going to be alright.” What comforting words for many military spouses during these uncertain… Read More

Addressing the Hidden Financial Costs of Military Spouse Unemployment

By Eric Eversole, President of Hiring Our Heroes and a Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Mark… Read More