Relationships

6 Ways to “Fall” In Love With Your Military Spouse Again

Maybe it's because my birthday is over Labor Day weekend, but I always think of fall and the start of… Read More

There Are No Losers When You Compromise in a Military Marriage

We have all heard the saying “opposites attract.” And while that is very handy to know when dealing with magnets,… Read More

The Uncheckable Back-to-School Check List for Military Kids

I’ve checked off everything on my list for back to school. Registered for school. Check. School supplies. Check. New backpack.… Read More

5 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Military Friendships EVEN Across the Miles

Renowned author C.S. Lewis once said, “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another ‘What! You… Read More

Avoid These 7 Communication Pitfalls in Your Military Marriage

Originally posted on Verdant Oak Behavior Health By Diane Thorp, California Licensed Psychotherapist Often couples come to me asking for… Read More

4 Ways to Teach your MilKid to Be an Advocate

We spend a large portion of our time advocating for our military kids. Many of the challenges they face are… Read More

6 Tips To Be the Friend People Actually Like

When I was in 1st grade, my BESTFRIENDINTHEWHOLEWIDEWORLDOHMAHGOSH broke up with me on the bus on the way to school.… Read More

Fed Is Best: Yes, I Bottle-Feed…Don’t Judge Me!

Even before that little bundle of joy enters the world, every woman has visions of what new motherhood is going… Read More

The Ghost of Extended Family

There were a lot of things I expected as a military wife: Deployments, TDYs, moving often and being far from… Read More

3 Steps to Busting Summer Boredom

“I’m Bored.” These two seemingly innocuous words can strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned military spouse… Read More